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AD370: The North Remembers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac - hit em up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Li!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Foster appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Foster. No joy for Li on that attempt.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Foster is looking for a counter combo.
Li misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Li throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
Chris Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Li.
Li misses with a hook to the body
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Foster tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li misses with a combination
and Foster counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Foster trying to pass the guard but Li defending well.
Li wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Li striking from the bottom.
Li manages to get to full guard.
Li being controlled here, momentarily.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foster has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Li keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Foster trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Li can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foster prevents Li from improving his position.
Li missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Li tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Li flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Li tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Li is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Li tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Li misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Li missing with punches from the bottom.
Li strikes from the bottom but Foster uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Li misses with a strike from the bottom.
Li tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.
Foster tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Li throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Foster trying to control the position but Li is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Foster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foster quickly recovers to half guard.
Li is looking for a kimura but Foster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Li to get the leverage.
Li is working for a submission of some sort.
Foster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Li pulls his head out easily.
Li trying to work for an americana but Foster has managed to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Li drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foster dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Foster can't handle though.
Li thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Li with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Foster can't handle though.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Li's guard.
Li keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Li thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Foster wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster is defending against the submission attempts here by Li.
Li is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Li seems to be looking for submissions.
Chris Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li is trying to work for a kimura but Foster is defending well.
Li is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li seems to be looking for submissions.
Li wants to work for an arm triangle but Foster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foster makes his way to full guard, as Li worked for a kimura.
Li drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foster!
Foster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Li throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Li looks frustrated here - throwing a couple of shots from the bottom though.
The referee asks Foster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foster prefers to stall for the moment though.
Li misses with a strike from the bottom.
Foster avoids the strikes from the bottom by Li.
Li throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Li is trying to improve his position.
Foster avoids the strikes from the bottom by Li.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foster tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Li is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Foster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Li, who protects the arm well.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Foster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Foster wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Foster avoids the strikes from the bottom by Li.
Li is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Foster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Li wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster blocks the strikes from Li.
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
Foster working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
Li is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Foster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Foster has escaped and now he's on top!
Foster wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Foster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Li is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foster passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Li flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Li flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Li flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Foster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Li misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Foster wants to work for an arm triangle but Li is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Foster!
Chris Foster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake walks into a jab.
Lil III scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Lil III tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lil III lands a jab to the head.
Lil III scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lil III with a nice cross.
Lil III scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lil III throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lil III changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil III is looking to chop away at Drake's legs.
Lil III jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Lil III misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil III is looking for the big counter here.
Lil III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lil III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lil III slips a straight right by Drake.
Lil III dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Lil III does it's job there.
Lil III lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Drake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drake wants to control but Lil III is keeping him busy.
Lil III trying to remain calm as Drake controls from the top position.
Drake tries for a kimura but Lil III is defending well.
Lil III wants to control but Drake postures up.
Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lil III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lil III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lil III can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil III is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Drake.
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lil III has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lil III taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lil III wants to control but Drake postures up.
Drake trying to control the position but Lil III is working away.
Lil III is trying to escape the position but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake working away.
Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Lil III is defending well.
Drake looking to control but instead Lil III has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lil III is positioning himself well to prevent Drake advancing to mount.
Drake is just content to waste time from the top position. Lil III takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Lil III throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lil III misses with a low kick.
It looked like Drake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lil III.
A combination from Lil III does no damage.
Drake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lil III on his heels. He'll look to pass Lil III's guard now, I'm sure.
Lil III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake trying to control but Lil III is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lil III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Lil III has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Drake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lil III is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drake, into his guard.
Lil III slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lil III forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
Drake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lil III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lil III's back!
Frankie Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lil III wants to escape the position.
Drake is looking for the choke from the back position but Lil III is controlling his hands well.
Drake has the hooks in. Lil III is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lil III is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Drake misses with an elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake has the hooks in. Lil III is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drake controlling the position well here. Lil III rolled but Drake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Lil III right now.
Lil III breaks Drake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully.
Drake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lil III gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drake has his foot on Lil III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lil III works his way back into a safe position though.
Lil III controlling from the top position.
Lil III wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Lil III is proving a slippery customer.
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 Frankie Drake will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Lil III.
Drake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lil III napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drake has an Americana. Lil III didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Drake is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Drake hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frankie Drake!
After the big win, Frankie Drake made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc has chosen Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium as his entrance music. Thor Skarsgard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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239 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Skarsgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarsgard cracks Langerholc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Langerholc misses with a body shot.
Davor Langerholc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langerholc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skarsgard has time to react.
Langerholc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarsgard manages to avoid it.
Skarsgard throws a big counter combination but Langerholc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skarsgard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skarsgard tries a head kick but it misses.
Skarsgard 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.
Skarsgard throws out a loose jab but Langerholc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Langerholc throws a right and a left that Skarsgard avoids nicely.
Langerholc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Langerholc thows a leg kick but Skarsgard checks it
enabling Skarsgard to counter with a crisp jab.
Skarsgard lands a head kick. Langerholc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Skarsgard punishes Langerholc's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard moves forwards but Langerholc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Langerholc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skarsgard circles away quickly and effectively.
Langerholc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thor Skarsgard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc throws a body shot but no joy.
Skarsgard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Langerholc.
Langerholc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Langerholc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skarsgard doesn't seem phased though.
Langerholc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Langerholc punishes Skarsgard's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Skarsgard - just one landing.
Skarsgard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skarsgard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Langerholc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skarsgard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langerholc darts in looking for a takedown but Skarsgard gets double underhooks and turns Langerholc into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Langerholc. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skarsgard tried to counter with a leg kick but Langerholc avoided it.
Langerholc wants to clinch
and Skarsgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Langerholc misses
and Skarsgard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skarsgard tests Langerholc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skarsgard throws a hook but Langerholc blocks it.
Langerholc darts in and clinches Skarsgard up against the cage.
Skarsgard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Langerholc's elbow.
Skarsgard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Langerholc takes the fight into the clinch.
Skarsgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is stalling here.
Skarsgard prevents the takedown attempt.
Skarsgard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skarsgard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Langerholc's efforts to push away.
Langerholc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
Skarsgard misses with some punches.
Skarsgard stalling in the clinch.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Langerholc's efforts to push away.
Skarsgard struggles to land a body shot inside as Langerholc controls his hands.
Skarsgard scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc presses Skarsgard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skarsgard lands a shot to the body.
Skarsgard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skarsgard controlling the action here for a moment.
Skarsgard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Langerholc is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Skarsgard to the mat. Skarsgard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Skarsgard has his feet on Langerholc's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarsgard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donk. Skarsgard catches Langerholc right on the button with a cross.
Langerholc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skarsgard as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Skarsgard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Langerholc thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Langerholc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Langerholc misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Skarsgard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skarsgard checks a low kick from Langerholc.
Good leg kick by Skarsgard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skarsgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skarsgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Langerholc throws out the jab.
Skarsgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skarsgard lands with a straight right. Langerholc didn't see that one coming.
Langerholc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skarsgard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skarsgard is fending him off so far but Langerholc persists. Nope, Skarsgard circles away and we're back to standing.
Langerholc misses the shot to the body.
Langerholc misses with an uppercut. Skarsgard saw that one coming.
Langerholc throws a hook to the side of Skarsgard's head but Skarsgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Langerholc throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc misses with a shot to the body
and Skarsgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Skarsgard. No joy for Langerholc on that attempt.
Skarsgard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Langerholc tries to clinch up.
Skarsgard fakes the leg kick and cracks Langerholc in the body.
Langerholc throws out a loose jab but Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skarsgard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skarsgard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Langerholc can do to turn this around?
Langerholc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skarsgard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Langerholc throws a sloppy head kick and Skarsgard moves out of range easily.
Skarsgard is looking to counter punch.
Langerholc walks into a jab.
Skarsgard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Langerholc.
Langerholc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skarsgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
Skarsgard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langerholc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skarsgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skarsgard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Langerholc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skarsgard as he jumps to the side.
Skarsgard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skarsgard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Langerholc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Langerholc misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard loads up on a big right hand but Langerholc slips the punch.
Langerholc misses with the combination.
Langerholc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skarsgard sprawls well. Skarsgard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Langerholc gets slowly back to his feet.
Skarsgard is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc tries to bum rush Skarsgard with a series of wild strikes but Skarsgard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skarsgard throwing a counter right hand but Langerholc manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Skarsgard.
Langerholc throws a lazy right hand but Skarsgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Langerholc tries to clinch but Skarsgard moves away
and Langerholc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skarsgard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Langerholc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Langerholc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skarsgard counters with a thumping low kick.
Skarsgard ducks under a wild hook from Langerholc.
It looked like Skarsgard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skarsgard with a jab.
Skarsgard scores with a hook to the body. Langerholc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc throws an off balance right hand
and Skarsgard counters with a head kick. That will keep Langerholc thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Langerholc throws a looping overhand right but Skarsgard ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Langerholc throws an off balance right hand
and Skarsgard counters with a series of strikes. Langerholc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Langerholc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarsgard manages to avoid it.
Skarsgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Langerholc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Langerholc misses with a takedown
letting Skarsgard counter with a right hand.
Skarsgard misses with the combination.
Langerholc throws a right hand that misses
and Skarsgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Skarsgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Langerholc throws a lazy right hand but Skarsgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skarsgard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Langerholc throws an off balance right hand
and Skarsgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Skarsgard dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Langerholc throws a right hand that misses
and Skarsgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skarsgard throws a hook to the side of Langerholc's head but Langerholc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Langerholc! But no joy.
Langerholc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Langerholc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skarsgard avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Skarsgard misses the target.
Skarsgard throws a head kick but Langerholc moves out of range.
Langerholc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skarsgard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Langerholc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skarsgard doesn't seem phased though.
Langerholc throws a sloppy body shot
and Skarsgard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skarsgard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Langerholc finds it's way round the side to connect with Skarsgard's head.
Skarsgard takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc misses with a leg kick
and Skarsgard counters with a straight right hand.
Langerholc darts in looking for a takedown but Skarsgard gets double underhooks and turns Langerholc into the cage.
Skarsgard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Langerholc just manages to avoid it.
Langerholc misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Langerholc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Langerholc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skarsgard as he avoids it easily.
Thor Skarsgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Langerholc.
Skarsgard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skarsgard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skarsgard lands the left hand.
Langerholc throws a leg kick
and Skarsgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skarsgard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skarsgard's corner calls for a 1-2. Skarsgard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skarsgard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skarsgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skarsgard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Skarsgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davor Langerholc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Skarsgard misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard scores with a jab to the head.
Skarsgard throws a body punch but Langerholc moves out of range.
Skarsgard ducks under a wild hook from Langerholc.
Thor Skarsgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Skarsgard connects with a single shot there.
Langerholc looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarsgard is just out of range.
Langerholc just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSkarsgard.
Langerholc darts in trying to clinch
and Skarsgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skarsgard needs to keep his hands up - Langerholc had a free shot at his head there.
Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Langerholc.
Langerholc throws a body shot but no joy.
Langerholc tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Langerholc drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skarsgard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Langerholc manages to pass to side control.
Langerholc stalling.
Skarsgard pushes Langerholc off and gets back to his feet.
Langerholc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skarsgard counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skarsgard.
Langerholc looks to land a right hand but Skarsgard moved out of range.
Langerholc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Langerholc just misses with a punch to the body.
Langerholc misses with a hook.
Langerholc wants to clinch.
Skarsgard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Langerholc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Skarsgard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skarsgard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Skarsgard!
Thor Skarsgard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Davor Langerholc spoke after the fight, saying 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Repomies comes to the cage accompanied by Andy Suonsilmä - Karrelle palanut enkeli. Bernard Bear has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rauno Repomies's chin.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rauno Repomies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Bear!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repomies lands a nice looking body shot.
Bear shoots in and bounces Repomies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Repomies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Repomies has momentary wrist control but Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
Repomies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bear looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bear lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear won't allow Repomies to sweep him here.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Repomies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear won't allow Repomies to sweep him here.
Repomies controls Bear momentarily but Bear frees himself.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear stands up over Repomies, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Repomies trying to control the position here.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bear working his ground and pound in the gym.
Repomies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Repomies is pulling down on Bear's head. It's preventing any offense from Bear, at least for the moment.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear is working Repomies over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Repomies wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear distracts Repomies with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear postures up and lands a big shot to Repomies's brow.
Bear trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Bear preventing the sweep.
Bear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bear postures up and lands a big shot to Repomies's brow.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Repomies has momentary wrist control but Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
Bear trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Bear won't allow Repomies to sweep him here.
Repomies trying to control the position here.
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.
Repomies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear passes Repomies's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bear controlling the action here.
Repomies trying to hold on to Bear's head to control him but Bear postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear trying to control from half guard but Repomies is working away.
Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Repomies is just riding it out for now. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
Repomies is looking to escape.
Repomies trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Repomies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
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. Bear connects with a nice short shot to Repomies's temple.
Bear lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bear trying to control the action but Repomies is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Bear dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bear takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bear cracks Repomies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Repomies attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Repomies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bear has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Repomies misses the jab.
Repomies throws a jab but it's blocked by Bear.
Bear scores with a one two! Repomies had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Repomies cracks Bear with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Repomies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Repomies on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repomies misses with a looping right.
Bear misses the body punch
and Repomies counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bear lands with a hook. Repomies tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bear misses with a takedown
and Repomies counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bear.
It looked like Repomies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bear throws a one two combo.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Repomies as he jumps to the side.
Repomies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bear scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Repomies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bear doesn't seem phased though.
Rauno Repomies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bear throws a jab when Repomies was well out of range.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Repomies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bear manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Repomies enables Bear to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Repomies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Repomies pushes Bear off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bear fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Repomies manages to avoid it.
Bear misses the jab.
As Bear backs away, Repomies returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Repomies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bear wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bear misses with a body shot.
Bear walks into a jab.
Repomies gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bear to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Repomies has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bear off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Repomies avoids the body shot from Bear.
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Repomies.
Repomies misses with a left hand
and Bear connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Repomies.
Bear lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rauno Repomies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repomies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bear throws a right hand that Repomies ducks under and follows up with a left that Repomies also avoids with ease.
Bear lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Repomies at a distance.
Bear scores with a sloppy right hand. Repomies should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Rauno Repomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Bear.
Repomies tries to work over Bear's front leg with a kick but Bear checks it.
Bear misses the shot to the body.
Bear throws a nice looking combination but Repomies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bear fails to land with a series of punches.
Repomies is looking to counter punch.
Repomies cracks Bear with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear slips under a jab from Repomies.
Bear fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Repomies throws a big shot that misses.
Repomies just misses with a punch to the body.
Repomies connects with a right hand. Bear shakes it off.
Repomies looks to throw the jab but Bear is out of range.
Repomies connects with a solid leg kick.
Bear throws a right hand that Repomies ducks under and follows up with a left that Repomies also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Repomies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear loads up on a big right hand but Repomies slips the punch.
Repomies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bear looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Repomies slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Bear changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernard Bear will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Repomies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bear lands a jab to Repomies's midsection.
Bear fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Repomies on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bear misses its intended target.
Repomies throws a lazy right hand but Bear sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Repomies misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Bear on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Repomies connects with a body shot.
Repomies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bear punishes Repomies's body with a nice straight punch.
Bear avoids the body shot from Repomies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Repomies avoids the body shot from Bear.
Repomies feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bear.
Bear misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Repomies.
Repomies throws a shot from downtown. Bear moves away and avoids it.
Repomies slips under a jab.
Repomies throws a series of punches but Bear moves out of range.
Bear defending well as Repomies loads up on a big left hand.
Bear connects with a right hand. Repomies shakes it off.
Bear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Repomies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Repomies moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Repomies scores with the left hand. Bear knows he should have avoided that one.
Bear ducks under a wild hook from Repomies.
Repomies slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Repomies throwing a counter right hand but Bear manages to avoid it.
Rauno Repomies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernard Bear 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 decent looking cross lands there for Bear.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Repomies as he connects with a hook.
Bernard Bear seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bear connects with a nice looking jab.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw.
Repomies misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bear! But no joy.
Repomies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bear.
It looked like Repomies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bear lands with a good body shot.
Bear tests Repomies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Repomies throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Repomies misses.
Repomies throws a hook to the side of Bear's head but Bear sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bear misses with an uppercut.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Bear.
Repomies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bear is rocked!
Repomies on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bear throws a looping overhand right but Repomies ducks down to avoid it.
Repomies misses with an uppercut.
Bear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Repomies misses its intended target.
Bear walks straight into a right hand from Repomies - that's dropped him! Repomies jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bear from any more punishment! Bear complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rauno Repomies!
During a confident post fight interview, Rauno Repomies 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Aigars Senko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamiwe Kamanula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senko comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame by The Script. Kamanula is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aigars Senko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tamiwe Kamanula!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamanula is looking to land body kicks.
Kamanula needs to keep his hands up - Senko had a free shot at his head there.
Senko throws a nice looking combination but Kamanula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aigars Senko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamanula misses the jab.
Kamanula lands a nice looking kick to the body. Senko takes a step back to recover.
Kamanula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Kamanula looks to move away, Senko throws a big counter combo but Kamanula just gets out of the way.
Kamanula wants to slow Senko down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamanula misses with a body kick.
Kamanula throws out a leg kick but Senko moves out of range and Kamanula only half commits.
Senko misses with an uppercut. Kamanula saw that one coming.
Senko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kamanula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Senko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamanula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamanula thuds his shin into the meat of Senko's side.
Senko throws a head kick that misses.
Kamanula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Senko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Senko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Senko forces Kamanula back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Kamanula.
Kamanula with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Senko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kamanula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Senko - that landed with a thud.
Kamanula managing to block the knees to the body from Senko.
Kamanula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kamanula manages to break the clinch.
Kamanula attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Senko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Senko blocks a leg kick.
Senko is looking to counter punch.
Senko throws a sloppy head kick and Kamanula moves out of range easily.
Kamanula attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Senko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Senko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula blocks a head kick by Senko.
Kamanula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamanula throws a body kick that misses.
Kamanula takes a kick to the side of the head.
Senko checks a low kick from Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Senko moves out of range as Kamanula throws a body kick.
Senko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses.
Kamanula misses with a low kick.
Senko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamanula throws a hook but Senko avoids it easily.
Kamanula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kamanula misses with a leg kick.
Senko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senko tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Senko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Senko lands with a good body shot.
Senko misses with a wild body shot.
Kamanula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Senko.
Senko misses with a takedown attempt - Kamanula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamanula raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kamanula attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Senko throws a head kick but Kamanula moves out of range.
Kamanula throws a leg kick but Senko checks it.
Kamanula throws a jab but it's blocked by Senko.
Kamanula throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Senko moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamanula.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamanula.
Kamanula lands a high kick to the side of Senko's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kamanula dives into guard, looking to finish.
Senko is rocked!
It looks like Aigars Senko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamanula decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Senko, up you get!
Oh Senko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamanula misses with the body kick
and Senko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Senko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kamanula is trying to stand.
Senko seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamanula trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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. Senko connects with a nice short shot to Kamanula's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamiwe Kamanula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aigars Senko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Senko jabs at Kamanula's body.
Senko blocks a jab.
Senko blocks a head kick by Kamanula.
Senko scores with a head kick.
Kamanula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Senko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamanula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Senko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Senko.
Kamanula throws a low kick but it's checked well by Senko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamanula.
Senko moves out of range as Kamanula throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamanula.
An inside leg kick lands from Senko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamanula.
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!
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamanula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamanula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamanula throws a hook but Senko avoids it easily.
Senko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kamanula just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Senko.
That kick from Senko tenderised Kamanula's leg. Kamanula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Senko lands a nice looking body shot.
Senko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Senko gets a clinch.
Kamanula is trying to push Senko away but Senko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Senko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Senko prevents Kamanula from breaking the clinch.
Kamanula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Senko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamanula's elbow.
Kamanula pushes Senko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamanula pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kamanula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kamanula is trying to push Senko away but Senko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Senko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamanula is breathing heavily.
Senko tries to land a knee to the head but Kamanula blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senko tries to work over Kamanula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Senko avoiding damage as Kamanula throws knees to the body.
Senko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Tamiwe Kamanula has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Kamanula fails to land.
Kamanula utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Senko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamanula avoids it.
Senko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kamanula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamanula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Senko backwards.
Senko missing with knees to the body.
Senko lands a shot to the body.
Senko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamanula backwards.
Senko keeps control of Kamanula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Senko trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamanula managing to block the knees to the body from Senko.
Kamanula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamanula gets underhooks to prevent Senko's takedown attempt.
Kamanula avoiding damage as Senko throws knees to the body.
Senko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aigars Senko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamanula avoiding damage as Senko throws knees to the body.
Kamanula avoiding damage as Senko throws knees to the body.
Senko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamanula.
Kamanula misses with an elbow strike.
Senko trying to land knees to the body.
Kamanula misses with a punch to the body.
Senko blocks an uppercut.
Kamanula misses with an elbow strike.
Kamanula with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Senko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula wants to break free but Senko has control.
Kamanula scores with a nice hook to the head.
Senko prevents a body shot from Kamanula.
Kamanula has had enough of the clinch but Senko keeps him there for the moment.
Senko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamanula avoids it.
Senko works on Kamanula's body with a couple of short punches.
Senko missing with knees to the body.
Kamanula misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Senko obliges.
Kamanula tries to circle away but Senko has him pinned against the cage.
Senko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamanula controls his hands.
Senko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamanula avoids it.
Senko prevents Kamanula from breaking the clinch.
Senko landing knees to the body.
Kamanula trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Senko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kamanula is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aigars Senko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Senko moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamanula managing to block the knees to the body from Senko.
Senko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Senko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamanula avoids it.
Kamanula pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kamanula lands an elbow inside that Senko shrugs off.
Senko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kamanula blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamanula can't find room to land a body shot as Senko controls the action.
Kamanula managing to block the knees to the body from Senko.
Senko missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senko misses with a body punch.
Kamanula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamanula throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamanula tries to break the clinch but Senko is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Senko.
Kamanula avoiding damage as Senko throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamanula pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kamanula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamanula swings wildly with an uppercut but Senko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Senko tries to land knees in the clinch but Kamanula avoids the damage to the body.
Senko missing with knees to the body.
Senko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamanula gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamanula is trying to break the clinch but Senko is controlling him.
Kamanula comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Senko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Senko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamanula avoids the elbow strike from Senko, against the cage.
Kamanula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Senko obliges.
Kamanula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamanula lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamanula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Senko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamanula avoids it.
Senko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamanula.
Senko is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamanula gets an underhook and turns Senko into the cage.
Kamanula working hard to break the clinch.
Kamanula lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Senko backwards.
Kamanula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Senko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamanula avoids it.
Kamanula gets through Senko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kamanula lands a nice uppercut.
Kamanula is trying to break the clinch but Senko is controlling him.
Kamanula wants to break free but Senko has control.
Senko missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Senko tries to land a front kick but Kamanula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamanula jabs Senko right on the nose. Senko blinks but takes it well.
Kamanula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Senko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamanula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamanula throws a counter combo.
Kamanula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamanula misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamanula.
Senko tries a low kick but Kamanula avoids it.
Kamanula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamanula throws a push kick but Senko slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Kamanula is predictable there
and Senko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamanula won't be happy with that.
Kamanula wants to get back to his feet but Senko is dominant here and he's now got Kamanula's back!
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!
Kamanula trying to get back to his feet but Senko is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Senko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Aigars Senko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Senko somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Senko keeps control of the position as Kamanula tries to break free.
Kamanula is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kamanula is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tamiwe Kamanula.
I think Kamanula 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tamiwe Kamanula!
After the big win, Tamiwe Kamanula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Dusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake Dusk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kylma Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Dusk!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak takes a swing at Dusk's ribcage but misses.
Dusk throws out a counter right but Jaak avoids it with no problem.
Kylma Jaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dusk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Jaak coming out on top.
Dusk avoids the head kick by Jaak.
Jaak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaak scores with a leg kick.
Jaak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dusk.
Jaak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dusk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaak. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dusk takes one to the chin there.
Dusk moves away from the strike by Jaak.
A left lands for Dusk.
Jaak throws a head kick but Dusk moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak misses with a takedown attempt
and Dusk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.
Jaak has been working on his balance at Canadian Dragon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dusk.
Jaak slips under a jab from Dusk.
Dusk's coach down at DOG HOUSE!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dusk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab from Jaak.
Jaak misses with a body shot.
Dusk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dusk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaak throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
Jaak needs to keep his hands up - Dusk had a free shot at his head there.
Dusk throws an overhand right that lands on Jaak's shoulder, as Jaak tries to avoid the shot.
Dusk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dusk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Dusk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dusk.
Jaak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dusk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaak's hands.
Nice cross by Jaak.
Dusk jabs Jaak right on the nose. Jaak blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaak misses with a head kick.
Dusk lands with a shot to the body.
Dusk blocks a head kick by Jaak.
Dusk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaak lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dusk connects with a crisp jab.
Jaak throws a big shot that misses.
Dusk lands a nice hook to Jaak's body. Jaak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaak ducks under a wild hook from Dusk.
Jaak throws a body punch but Dusk moves out of range.
Dusk lands with a right hand.
Jaak swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
Jaak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dusk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaak connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jaak.
Dusk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dusk throws a shot to the body.
Dusk throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dusk throws a shot from downtown. Jaak moves away and avoids it.
Jaak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dusk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Jaak looking to control.
Jaak isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dusk stacks Jaak on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dusk!
Dusk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jaak can't do much from the bottom here.
Dusk wants to control but Jaak is keeping him busy.
Dusk taking a breather here.
Jaak defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk throws an elbow but Jaak slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dusk working the ground and pound.
Jaak gets back to half guard.
Jaak is concentrating on defense, preventing Dusk from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaak is looking to improve his position.
Dusk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jaak throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusk slips a nice elbow through Jaak's hands, connecting with Jaak's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaak missing with punches from the bottom.
Jaak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drake Dusk will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jaak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jaak dives in and grabs Dusk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dusk pushes down on Jaak's head and hops out.
Jaak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaak throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Jaak on the inside.
Jaak tries a body shot but Dusk blocks it.
Dusk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dusk tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaak avoids the damage to the body.
Jaak misses with a punch to the body.
Jaak throws a head punch that misses.
Jaak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jaak pushes Dusk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dusk misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Jaak.
Dusk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak tries to roll over but Dusk keeps him under control.
Jaak controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jaak wants to control but Dusk is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dusk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dusk thows a huge punch but Jaak dodges it nicely.
Dusk is keen to just control but Jaak is a slippery customer.
Jaak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaak.
Jaak is trying to control the position but Dusk postures up.
Jaak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaak keeping moving, preventing Dusk from controlling successfully.
Dusk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two 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.
Dusk is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaak has wrist control.
Jaak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dusk with a nice head shot there.
Dusk wants to control from the top but Jaak keeps moving.
Jaak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dusk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaak throws a lazy head kick
and Dusk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaak instigates a clinch.
Dusk working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dusk.
Jaak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaak tries a knee to the head but Dusk blocks it.
Dusk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaak tries to stall but Dusk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk prevents a body shot from Jaak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dusk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dusk.
Dusk breaks the clinch.
Jaak throws a looping overhand right but Dusk ducks down to avoid it.
Jaak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaak manages to avoid it.
It looked like Jaak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jaak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dusk was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaak.
Jaak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaak ducks under a wild hook from Dusk.
Jaak lands a leg kick that knocks Dusk off balance momentarily.
Jaak walks into a straight right hand from Dusk.
Dusk throws out a loose jab but Jaak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dusk misses with a straight right.
It looked like Jaak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jaak misses with a shot to the body
and Dusk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Jaak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kylma Jaak's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk throws a hook but Jaak avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Dusk counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jaak! He's just covering up as Dusk starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Dusk!
Our winner, Drake Dusk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight. Aremis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Infected Mushroom - Merlin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jakke Ruutu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xantos Aremis's chin.
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
27 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xantos Aremis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aremis looks to throw the jab but Ruutu is out of range.
Aremis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruutu is looking to counter punch.
Aremis ducks under a wild hook from Ruutu.
Aremis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Ruutu throwing a counter right hand but Aremis manages to avoid it.
Ruutu walks into a left hand.
Ruutu moves out of range as Aremis strikes.
Aremis swings for the body but Ruutu moves out of range.
Ruutu misses with a low kick.
Aremis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruutu ducks under a wild hook from Aremis.
Aremis misses with a takedown
letting Ruutu counter with a right hand.
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aremis throws a combination that misses
and Ruutu counters by clinching up.
Ruutu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aremiss head.
Aremis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruutu lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu throws an elbow but it misses.
Aremis misses with some punches.
Ruutu misses with a knee to the head.
Aremis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruutu's elbow.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aremis.
Aremis missing with knees to the body.
Aremis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aremis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruutu's defenses.
A short right from Aremis.
Ruutu blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aremis.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ruutu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aremis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aremis throws an elbow but misses.
Aremis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Aremis.
Aremis missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruutu blocks an uppercut.
Aremis blocks an uppercut.
Aremis tries a body shot but Ruutu blocks it.
Aremis controlling the action here for a moment.
Ruutu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruutu blocks an uppercut.
Ruutu misses with some punches.
Aremis throws an elbow that misses.
Aremis blocks an uppercut.
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Aremis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruutu lands an uppercut.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aremis scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruutu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Ruutu.
Aremis connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruutu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Aremis.
A short left from Ruutu.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aremis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Aremis misses with a body punch.
Ruutu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruutu working aggressively here.
Ruutu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aremis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aremis misses with some punches.
Aremis digs a right hand underneath Ruutu's ribcage. Ruutu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aremis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruutu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruutu blocks an elbow strike from Aremis.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Ruutu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands a left hand.
Aremis misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruutu.
Aremis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruutu lands an elbow inside.
Aremis lands with a light punch inside.
Aremis takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aremis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aremis stalling.
Ruutu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aremis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aremis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aremis working aggressively here.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruutu.
Aremis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis's cut.
That's time! Ruutu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Ruutu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xantos Aremis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruutu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruutu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aremis manages to circle out of the way.
Aremis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aremis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
Aremis pushes Ruutu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ruutu.
Aremis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aremis.
Ruutu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruutu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
Aremis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aremis lands an uppercut.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aremis blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruutu takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Ruutu.
A short right from Ruutu on the inside.
Ruutu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis blocking some punches.
Ruutu blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aremis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aremis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruutu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aremis's defenses.
That has opened up Xantos Aremis's cut even more.
Ruutu has a couple of punches blocked by Aremis.
Ruutu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aremis backwards.
Jakke Ruutu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruutu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruutu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruutu misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aremis.
Ruutu throws an elbow that misses.
Ruutu tries to land a knee to the head but Aremis blocks with his arms.
Ruutu lands with a light punch inside.
Ruutu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aremis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu working aggressively here.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruutu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aremis throws a head punch that misses.
Ruutu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruutu throws an elbow that misses.
Aremis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aremis tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aremis looking to throw knees to the head but Ruutu is blocking nicely.
Ruutu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aremis blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu pushes Aremis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aremis manages to break the clinch.
Aremis throws a hook to the side of Ruutu's head but Ruutu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aremis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruutu throws a hook to the side of Aremis's head but Aremis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aremis tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruutus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aremis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruutu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruutu ducks right into an uppercut from Aremis.
Ruutu walks into a jab.
Ruutu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aremis's head.
Aremis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aremis looks to throw the jab but Ruutu is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aremis misses the target.
Ruutu cracks Aremis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aremis blocks a jab.
Ruutu scores with a decent looking hook.
The cut above Xantos Aremis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aremis misses with a shot to the body
and Ruutu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aremis throws a shot from downtown. Ruutu moves away and avoids it.
Aremis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruutu.
Aremis closes the distance and clinches.
Aremis misses with a punch on the inside.
Aremis pushes Ruutu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aremis manages to break the clinch.
Ruutu lands a head kick!
Ruutu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aremis lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aremis, as that shot connected.
Aremis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruutu's calf.
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 Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis'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. This is the final round!
Aremis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aremis loads up on a big right hand but Ruutu slips the punch.
Ruutu throws a jab when Aremis was well out of range.
Aremis throws a shot to the body.
Ruutu throws a looping overhand right but Aremis ducks down to avoid it.
Aremis throws a leg kick which misses Ruutu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruutu tries to avoid it.
Ruutu checks a leg kick nicely.
Aremis throws a body punch but Ruutu moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aremis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Aremis misses its intended target.
Aremis scores with a body shot.
Ruutu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aremis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis lands a really nice looking cross but Ruutu seems unphased.
Aremis tries to land a leg kick but Ruutu saw it coming and moves away.
Ruutu throwing a counter right hand but Aremis manages to avoid it.
Ruutu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xantos Aremis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Ruutu blocks the low kick.
Aremis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aremis duly obliges.
Aremis throws a leg kick
and Ruutu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aremis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Ruutu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruutu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aremis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu with a nice cross.
Aremis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruutu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aremis.
Ruutu throws a series of punches but Aremis avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aremis misses with a jab to the body
and Ruutu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruutu moves out of range as Aremis strikes.
Ruutu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Aremis misses.
Ruutu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruutu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruutu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aremis looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruutu misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Aremis blocks the low kick.
Aremis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aremis tries to clinch but Ruutu is having none of it.
Aremis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruutu.
Aremis scoring well with a low kick there.
Xantos Aremis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aremis lands with a nice body punch.
Aremis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruutu.
Ruutu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruutu is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Aremis misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu feints and then cracks Aremis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aremis down.
Aremis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruutu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruutu misses with a straight left.
Aremis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aremis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruutu counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu takes one on the button.
Ruutu throws out a loose jab but Aremis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aremis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aremis clobbers Ruutu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aremis. Ruutu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aremis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruutu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruutu fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xantos Aremis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruutu 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jakke Ruutu!
A very excited looking Jakke Ruutu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salty comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gonna Fly Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Elmo Salty has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Salty!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force lands with a shot to the body.
Force misses with an uppercut
and Salty makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Force really felt that one!
Force lands a nice hook to Salty's body. Salty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
Force takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Force.
Salty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Force misses its target.
Force misses with an uppercut.
Salty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Salty defending well as Force loads up on a big left hand.
Force throws a lazy uppercut
and Salty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Force. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Mac Force has been cut.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salty moves away.
Salty cracks Force with an open hand slap.
Salty misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Force finds it's way round the side to connect with Salty's head.
Force swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Force.
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Force.
Force works the jab nicely.
Salty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Force's head.
Salty misses with a body shot
and Force counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Force looks to land a right hand but Salty moved out of range.
Salty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Force was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salty lands with a nice body punch.
Salty throws a head kick but Force moves out of range.
Salty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salty slips under a jab from Force.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Force.
Salty tries to clinch but Force is having none of it.
Force pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Force lands with a hook. Salty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salty takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
Salty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Force breaks the clinch.
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
Force jabs Salty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Force misses with a body shot.
Force misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force connects with the punch.
Force misses with a body shot.
Salty avoids the body shot from Force.
Force throws out a loose jab but Salty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salty moves out of range as Force strikes.
Salty darts in and clinches Force up against the cage.
Salty misses with a knee to the head.
Salty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Force is defending well for now.
Force breaks from the clinch.
Force scores with a punch to the head.
Salty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Force misses with an uppercut. Salty saw that one coming.
Force is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab lands there for Force.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force avoids the head kick by Salty.
A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force swings for the body but Salty moves out of range.
Salty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Salty dodges the punch combination from Force.
Salty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Force sets himself, and Salty steps forward looking for the clinch! Force avoids it this time.
Salty slips a jab from Force.
Jab by Force.
Salty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Force.
Salty doesn't manage to clinch there - Force circles away.
Force misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Force jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Force throws a jab but it's blocked by Salty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Force dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Force's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Force misses with a combination
and Salty counters with a stiff right hand.
Salty moves away from the strike by Force.
Salty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salty avoids the body shot from Force.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Force avoids the body shot from Salty.
Salty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Force's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Force managing to block the knees to the body from Salty.
Salty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it.
Salty throws a head punch that misses.
Force blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force manages to break the clinch.
Force takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mac Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Force needs to keep his hands up - Salty had a free shot at his head there.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Force is looking to counter punch.
Salty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Force misses with a left hand
and Salty counters with a straight right hand.
Salty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Force.
Salty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Salty takes one to the side of the head.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Salty throws a leg kick
and Force counters with a straight right hand.
Salty closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salty misses with a punch to the body.
Force pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Force is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force throws a jab when Salty was well out of range.
Force takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Force throws a good cross that connects.
Salty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Force throws a shot to the body.
Salty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Force misses with an uppercut
and Salty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Force thinking.
Salty has managed to clinch.
Salty landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salty throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Salty lands a left hand.
Salty tries a knee to the head but Force blocks it.
Salty scores with a shoulder strike.
Salty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salty scores with a shoulder strike.
Force can't break the clinch.
Salty unloads a knee to the mid-section. Force lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Salty lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Salty.
A nice left hand lands by Salty.
Elmo Salty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Force managing to block the knees to the body from Salty.
Salty lands a body punch.
A short right from Salty on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salty.
Force is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Salty.
Oh Force is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Force is defending well for now.
Force seems to have got his legs back now.
Our sources have told us that Force has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Salty cracks Force with a nice body shot.
Salty working Force over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salty unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Salty is leaning against Force and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Force avoiding damage as Salty throws knees to the body.
Force avoiding damage as Salty throws knees to the body.
Salty misses with the head strike.
Force pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salty misses the shot to the body.
Force misses with a body punch
and Salty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salty drops Force with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Force looks back up at him and smiles so Salty waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Salty circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Force tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Salty wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elmo Salty!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen has chosen Cryin' Like A Bitch - Godsmack as his entrance music. Zell Griever has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zell Griever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen takes a swing at Griever's ribcage but misses.
Griever fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parantainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parantainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parantainen.
Griever swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parantainen drops his hands momentarily and Griever takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Jaakko Parantainen has been cut.
Parantainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griever.
Griever just misses with a punch to the body.
Parantainen avoids a kick to the body.
Parantainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griever throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Griever.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parantainen tries for a takedown but Griever circles away easily
and Griever counters with a stiff right hand.
Parantainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griever tried to counter with a leg kick but Parantainen avoided it.
Zell Griever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Parantainen.
Parantainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griever momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen keeps Griever at a distance using the push kick.
Jaakko Parantainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griever and Parantainen are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Griever throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Parantainen into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Griever knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zell Griever!
During a confident post fight interview, Zell Griever thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kordell Bailey Sr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Fahad Al Qarni. Bailey Sr. comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Road To Zion. Al Qarni has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kordell Bailey Sr.!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fahad Al Qarni!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey Sr. takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey Sr. moves out of range easily.
Bailey Sr. lands a slapping body shot.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot.
Bailey Sr. shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Qarni is trying to defend but Bailey Sr. finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Al Qarni wants to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey Sr. has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bailey Sr. is thwarting Al Qarni's attempts to control the position.
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. Bailey Sr. connects with a nice short shot to Al Qarni's temple.
Bailey Sr. is trying to work for a kimura but Al Qarni is defending well.
Bailey Sr. takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Qarni is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Qarni sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Qarni trying to control from the bottom.
Al Qarni is controlling Bailey Sr.'s position as best he can from this difficult position.
Al Qarni is refusing to be controlled, as Bailey Sr. sits in half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Bailey Sr. working Al Qarni over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. working over Al Qarni with some ground and pound. Al Qarni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Al Qarni taking some punishment here, with Bailey Sr. in his half guard.
Bailey Sr. is looking for a kimura here.
Bailey Sr. is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Qarni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bailey Sr. lands strikes from half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position.
Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bailey Sr. looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Al Qarni with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bailey Sr. slips a nice elbow through Al Qarni's hands, connecting with Al Qarni's forehead.
Bailey Sr. is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Qarni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni is refusing to be controlled, as Bailey Sr. sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bailey Sr. escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bailey Sr.!
Al Qarni is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Qarni takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Al Qarni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bailey Sr. is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Qarni pulls his head out easily.
Bailey Sr. tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Bailey Sr. is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. trying to hold on to Al Qarni's head to control him but Al Qarni postures up.
Al Qarni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bailey Sr. doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Qarni.
Al Qarni wants to take a breather but Bailey Sr. is having none of it.
Al Qarni prevents Bailey Sr. from improving his position.
Al Qarni is thwarting Bailey Sr.'s attempts to control the position.
Bailey Sr. tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Qarni misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey Sr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey Sr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Qarni. That's going to slow Bailey Sr. down.
Al Qarni dodges the punch combination from Bailey Sr..
It seemed like Al Qarni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey Sr. misses with a looping right.
Al Qarni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Bailey Sr. avoids it easily.
Al Qarni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bailey Sr. loads up on a big right hand but Al Qarni slips the punch.
Al Qarni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey Sr.. Bailey Sr. circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey Sr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Qarni manages to avoid it.
Bailey Sr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Qarni can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a right hand but Al Qarni moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a hook.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Qarni moves forwards but Bailey Sr. connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Qarni throws a low kick but Bailey Sr. avoids it.
Bailey Sr. blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. moves forwards but Al Qarni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Qarni tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Qarni walks into a left hand.
Al Qarni swings widly with a right hand
and Bailey Sr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bailey Sr..
Kordell Bailey Sr. overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey Sr. tries to move to mount but Al Qarni blocks the move with his legs.
Al Qarni tries to improve position but can't.
Al Qarni gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Qarni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bailey Sr. scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Bailey Sr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Qarni is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Bailey Sr. seems content to control.
Bailey Sr. is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Qarni moves into full guard.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is in close to Al Qarni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bailey Sr. cracks Al Qarni with a solid left hand.
Al Qarni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bailey Sr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bailey Sr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. slips nicely into half guard.
Al Qarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey Sr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Ground and pound from Bailey Sr..
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni looking for submissions off his back.
Al Qarni is staying active underneath Bailey Sr., who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Qarni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bailey Sr. works his way into full mount!
Al Qarni in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Al Qarni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Al Qarni that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Al Qarni can't escape the position.
Bailey Sr. connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey Sr. tries to control but Al Qarni wriggling away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bailey Sr. with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut. Bailey Sr. saw that one coming.
Al Qarni lands a right hook to the body.
Bailey Sr. tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Qarni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bailey Sr. moves away from the strike by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey Sr. throws out the jab.
Bailey Sr. misses with a jab to the body
and Al Qarni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Qarni misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Bailey Sr. throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey Sr. throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Qarni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bailey Sr. takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Qarni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bailey Sr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey Sr. missing with a left hand there. Al Qarni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Qarni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. drops his hands momentarily and Al Qarni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey Sr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey Sr. misses with a takedown attempt - Al Qarni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Qarni clobbers Bailey Sr. with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Qarni misses the target.
Bailey Sr. takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bailey Sr. connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Qarni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Qarni throws a series of punches but Bailey Sr. avoids them all with ease.
Al Qarni looks to land a left hand but Bailey Sr. moved out of range nicely.
Bailey Sr. connects with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni has an active guard here but Bailey Sr. has managed to pass into half guard.
Bailey Sr. performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Qarni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bailey Sr. passes into half guard.
Bailey Sr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Qarni keeps working.
Al Qarni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bailey Sr.'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bailey Sr.'s back!
Bailey Sr. is in bad spot here.
Bailey Sr. is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Al Qarni keeps control of the position as Bailey Sr. tries to break free.
Al Qarni has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bailey Sr. has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Al Qarni is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bailey Sr. looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bailey Sr. rolls, trying to escape but Al Qarni keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is trying to stick to Bailey Sr.'s back but Bailey Sr. is turning into Al Qarni. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Qarni's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. stands up over Al Qarni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Bailey Sr. avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bailey Sr. landing some decent shots from guard.
Bailey Sr. not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bailey Sr. scoring with some ground and pound.
Bailey Sr. is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bailey Sr. content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bailey Sr. makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bailey Sr. content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Fahad Al Qarni just about did enough to take it.
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.
Al Qarni lands with a hook. Bailey Sr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Qarni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey Sr. on the side of the head.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Bailey Sr. moved out of range.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni ducks under a wild hook from Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bailey Sr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey Sr. closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Qarni circles away.
Al Qarni stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailey Sr.. Bailey Sr. gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey Sr. uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Qarni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni swings widly with a right hand
letting Bailey Sr. counter with a right hand.
Al Qarni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bailey Sr. looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Qarni misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey Sr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey Sr. uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Qarni.
It looked like Bailey Sr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bailey Sr. stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Qarni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Qarni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Qarni connects with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni connects with a looping right hand.
Al Qarni dips to his left and cracks Bailey Sr. with an uppercut!
Bailey Sr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Qarni is just out of range.
Bailey Sr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Qarni takes a swing at Bailey Sr.'s ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Qarni finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey Sr.'s head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qarni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey Sr..
A swing and a miss from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws the left hand but Bailey Sr. avoids the punch easily.
Al Qarni lands an overhand right.
Al Qarni throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey Sr. connects with the punch.
Bailey Sr. lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Qarni instigates a clinch.
Al Qarni manages to break the clinch.
Bailey Sr. misses with a body shot.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut
and Bailey Sr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey Sr. jabs Al Qarni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni misses with a right hand
and Al Qarni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey Sr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Al Qarni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Al Qarni.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey Sr. has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bailey Sr. is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Qarni gets an underhook and turns Bailey Sr. into the cage.
Al Qarni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey Sr. fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Qarni throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey Sr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Qarni controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bailey Sr. drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Qarni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kordell Bailey Sr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey Sr. lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al Qarni backwards.
Al Qarni gets underhooks to prevent Bailey Sr.'s takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Al Qarni fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Qarni breaks from the clinch.
Al Qarni throws a low kick but Bailey Sr. avoids it.
Bailey Sr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey Sr. throws a jab when Al Qarni was well out of range.
Al Qarni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey Sr. blocks a head kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey Sr. counters with a nice body shot.
Bailey Sr. misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bailey Sr. just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Al Qarni misses.
Bailey Sr. scores with a nice head shot.
Al Qarni lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. fails to land the takedown.
Al Qarni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bailey Sr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. slips a jab and a cross from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bailey Sr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Qarni tries to clinch but Bailey Sr. moves away
and Bailey Sr. counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailey Sr., as that shot connected.
Bailey Sr. fails with the takedown
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bailey Sr. counter with a right hand.
Al Qarni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey Sr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey Sr. fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Qarni avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kordell Bailey Sr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey Sr. fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey Sr. throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Bailey Sr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Qarni was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Qarni throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey Sr. makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Qarni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Qarni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Al Qarni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey Sr. swings for the body but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Bailey Sr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Qarni.
Bailey Sr. lands with a straight right. Al Qarni didn't see that one coming.
Al Qarni lands a nice hook to Bailey Sr.'s body. Bailey Sr. takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Bailey Sr..
Al Qarni shoots and misses
and Bailey Sr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey Sr. falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey Sr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey Sr. sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Bailey Sr. finds it's target.
Al Qarni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Al Qarni is predictable there
and Bailey Sr. counters with a takedown into side control.
Bailey Sr. connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Al Qarni some visible discomfort.
Al Qarni is not content to let Bailey Sr. control the position.
Bailey Sr. looks up at the clock and then as Al Qarni takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bailey Sr. smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bailey Sr. tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Al Qarni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Al Qarni but he's now mounted!
Bailey Sr. lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Qarni is in a horrible position here. Bailey Sr. smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bailey Sr. is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Al Qarni can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Al Qarni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bailey Sr. landing shots from mount.
Al Qarni is rocked!
Bailey Sr. lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Qarni is still in real trouble! Can Bailey Sr. finish him?
Al Qarni is working to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Bailey Sr.! That's really hurt Al Qarni and he's turned his back - Bailey Sr. keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bailey Sr. jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kordell Bailey Sr.!
Kordell Bailey Sr. retains his welterweight title!
Kordell Bailey Sr. made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.
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