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LH5: Houghton vs Karhu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Wu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shayne Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Wu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka shoots in and bounces Wu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tanaka advances to half guard.
Wu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tanaka is just content to waste time from the top position. Wu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Wu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Wu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Wu is keeping the position.
Tanaka throws a big elbow that misses.
Tanaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wu on the ground.
Wu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wu cracks Tanaka with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to keep Wu in close.
Wu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tanaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Wu looking to pass the guard.
Wu preventing the sweep.
Wu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wu controls the pace.
Wu landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wu connects with a couple of short punches.
Wu landing some decent shots from guard.
Wu postures up and lands a big shot to Tanaka's brow.
Tanaka working a defensive guard but Wu passes into half guard.
Tanaka tries to roll over but Wu keeps him under control.
Wu is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu working Tanaka over with strikes.
Wu passes into side control, despite Tanaka's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tanaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tanaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Wu pulls Tanaka in close to prevent any damage.
Tanaka passes Wu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wu regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tanaka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu wants to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Wu is trying desperately to improve position.
Tanaka wants to control but Wu has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Wu is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wu controlling the position for now.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Wu is defending well.
Wu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Wu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu pulls Tanaka in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanaka from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wu wants to sweep here but Tanaka controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wu cracks Tanaka with a big right hand but Tanaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wu scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu is putting a hurting on Tanaka here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Tanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tanaka seems a little lost for a moment, as Wu dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
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 Shayne Tanaka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tanaka slips a jab from Wu.
Shayne Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka throws a right hand that Wu ducks under and follows up with a left that Wu also avoids with ease.
Wu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tanaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tanaka tries to get out of the position.
Tanaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wu is working away from the top position though.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but Wu is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wu!
Wu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Wu working the ground and pound.
Charlie Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wu working the body and head with strikes.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep.
Tanaka wants to control but Wu postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that Wu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu cracks Tanaka with a big right hand but Tanaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Shayne Tanaka has been cut.
Wu staying calm.
Wu trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Wu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tanaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tanaka is not content to let Wu control the position.
Tanaka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to control Wu's posture but Wu avoids it.
Wu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tanaka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wu landing strikes.
Tanaka tries to improve position but can't.
Wu landing a few strikes.
Wu trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away.
Tanaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to control but Wu postures up.
Wu working the body and head with strikes.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Wu scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Wu stalls from top position.
Tanaka is looking to regain half guard here but Wu keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu scores with punches from side control.
Shayne Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wu trying to control the action but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Wu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wu 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Charlie Wu!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Charlie Wu!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Charlie Wu!
Charlie Wu wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sig Farkenheil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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227 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sig Farkenheil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farkenheil fails with the takedown.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farkenheil shoots in for a double leg but Kent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Farkenheil is just out of range.
Kent moves into range and clinches up with Farkenheil.
Kent unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farkenheil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farkenheil is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kent is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sig Farkenheil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farkenheil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
Kent looking to throw knees to the head but Farkenheil is blocking nicely.
Kent with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sig Farkenheil has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent jerks Farkenheil's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Farkenheil drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kent goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kent because Farkenheil was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Clark Kent!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pius Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Joutsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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223 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pius Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jari Joutsen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Joutsen.
Joutsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Joutsen misses.
Joutsen throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joutsen throws a hook but Ho blocks it.
Ho slips under a jab.
Joutsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ho defending well as Joutsen loads up on a big left hand.
Joutsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joutsen as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Joutsen throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joutsen throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Joutsen loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Joutsen scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Pius Ho has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joutsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Joutsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.
Joutsen throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Joutsen.
Ho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joutsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joutsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joutsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ho prevents Joutsen from getting back to his feet.
Ho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joutsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joutsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joutsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Ho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Joutsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joutsen connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joutsen throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho blocks a jab.
Ho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joutsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joutsen.
Joutsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ho's hands.
Joutsen throws an overhand right that lands on Ho's shoulder, as Ho tries to avoid the shot.
Ho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ho is looking to stall here but Joutsen recovers full guard.
Joutsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joutsen working a defensive guard here.
Joutsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ho trying to control but Joutsen is working from the bottom.
Ho stays in close to Joutsen's body and controls the position.
Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Joutsen has his hands on Ho's head, controlling the position.
Joutsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Joutsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pius Ho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joutsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joutsen looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Ho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joutsen circles away.
Jari Joutsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joutsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Joutsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joutsen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pius Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joutsen missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joutsen loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Joutsen throws an off balance right hand
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand.
Joutsen throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joutsen throws a right hand that misses
and Ho counters with a single leg into guard. Joutsen didn't expect that.
Ho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ho is looking to work some ground and pound but Joutsen has wrist control.
Ho won't allow Joutsen to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joutsen wants to stand up but Ho is controlling him.
Joutsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho distracts Joutsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joutsen seems keen to control Ho's posture.
Ho wants to stand but Joutsen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ho won't allow Joutsen to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Ho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Joutsen misses the target.
Ho has a takedown stuffed.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joutsen as he avoids it easily.
Joutsen throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
Jari Joutsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joutsen misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joutsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Joutsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Ho moves forwards but Joutsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joutsen misses with a right hand
and Ho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joutsen!
Pius Ho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joutsen struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho lands a nice forearm strike.
Joutsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Ho wants to control but Joutsen is keeping him busy.
Joutsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joutsen is trying to improve his position.
Joutsen is pushing Ho's head away, looking to escape. Ho manages to hold on to the position though.
Ho controls the position from side control.
Joutsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joutsen is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joutsen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Joutsen tries to bench press Ho off him but Ho keeps the position.
Ho working the ground and pound but Joutsen is defending the strikes.
Joutsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joutsen looks to move to half guard but instead Ho has passed into mount! Damn!
Joutsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ho lands a big shot there that rocks Joutsen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jari Joutsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pius Ho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Joutsen jabs Ho right on the nose. Ho blinks but takes it well.
Ho tries to clinch but Joutsen is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ho.
Joutsen misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joutsen won't be happy with that.
Ho tries to advance to mount but Joutsen denies him.
Joutsen is trying to improve his position.
Joutsen dodges the ground and pound from Ho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joutsen is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joutsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joutsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joutsen is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Ho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joutsen to see if he's OK.
Ho wants to control but Joutsen is keeping him busy.
Ho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Joutsen some visible discomfort.
Joutsen trying to remain calm as Ho controls from the top position.
Joutsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joutsen is trying to buck Ho off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joutsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Joutsen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ho landing strikes.
Ho throws an elbow but Joutsen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Joutsen is looking for a sweep.
Ho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joutsen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joutsen wants to control but Ho postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joutsen is looking to reverse the position.
Ho is working Joutsen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Joutsen is looking to reverse the position.
Joutsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joutsen keeps working.
Ho tries to score with some ground and pound. Joutsen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ho lands a few punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Check out the look on Ho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ho working the ground and pound but Joutsen is defending the strikes.
Ho wants to control but Joutsen is keeping him busy.
Joutsen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joutsen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Joutsen prevents Ho from improving position.
Ho has hold of Joutsen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Joutsen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ho cranks the arm and Joutsen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Joutsen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pius Ho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Hirvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks's entrance music is Eatin P**** & Kickin A**. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juha Hirvi!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hirvi circles away.
A jab from Hirvi misses.
Hirvi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirvi wants to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch position.
Hirvi pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Hirvi lands a nice uppercut.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirvi's elbow.
A short right from Hirvi on the inside.
Hirvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirvi is working Hicks over against the cage.
Hicks blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirvi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hirvi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hirvi avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks wants a takedown but no success here.
Hirvi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Hirvi is controlling him.
Hirvi blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hirvi misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvi has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but Hirvi blocks it.
Hicks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hirvi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hirvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hirvi lands a right hand.
Hirvi misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirvi lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hirvi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirvi stalling the fight.
Hicks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirvi controls his hands.
A short left from Hirvi.
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirvi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks gets tackled into the cage by Hirvi. Hirvi maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirvi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Hirvi manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hicks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hirvi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hirvi stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Hirvi.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Hirvi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hirvi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hicks is rocked!
Hirvi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hicks up against the cage.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirvi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hicks with a big uppercut! Hicks tries to clinch up but Hirvi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hicks to the mat! Hicks covers up and Hirvi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juha Hirvi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Mac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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153 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcos Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg Mac!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Souza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac, pushing him back against the cage.
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Souza cracks Mac with a nice body shot.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Souza is stalling here.
Souza seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Souza tries a body shot but Mac blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mac.
Mac trying to land knees to the body.
Mac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Souza effectively controlling the action here.
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza has Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac breaks the clinch.
Mac 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.
Souza throws a push kick but Mac slaps the foot to one side.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Souza. Souza maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
Mac blocks a body shot from Souza.
Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Mac can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Souza.
Souza has Mac pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Souza lands a shot to the body.
Souza misses with a body punch.
Mac misses with a body punch.
Mac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Mac controls the action.
Mac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac prevents a body shot from Souza.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
Mac slowing the pace effectively.
Mac prevents a body shot from Souza.
Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Souza blocks a jab.
As Mac tries to get set, Souza tries to push him back and clinch up but Mac manages to avoid the attempt.
Souza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Mac.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mac feints a jab promting Souza to slip. Mac then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Souza scores with a punch to the head.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Mac wants to counter the offense by Souza and move into the clinch position.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac moves out of range as Souza throws a body kick.
Souza clinches with his opponent.
Mac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mac breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza lands the left hand.
Souza connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
Mac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Souza closes the distance and clinches.
Mac tries to land knees in the clinch but Souza avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Mac blocks a body shot from Souza.
Mac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Mac back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza works on Mac's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac's elbow.
Marcos Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac just leaning against Souza, taking a breather.
Mac blocks a body shot from Souza.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza slows down the pace here.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
Souza misses with the head strike.
Souza stalling in the clinch but Mac improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Souza.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mac counters with a stiff right hand.
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac counters by clinching up.
Mac tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
Souza has Mac pressed against the cage.
Souza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mac up against the cage.
Souza gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza has Mac pushed against the cage.
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza thows a leg kick but Mac checks it
and Mac counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Souza connects with a jab.
Souza is looking to clinch but Mac is avoiding it.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mac 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.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Mac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mac misses with an uppercut.
Mac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souza tries to clinch
and Mac counters with a left to the body.
Souza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac throws a leg kick but Souza checks it.
Souza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mac.
Mac throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza pushes Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac misses with the combination.
Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac is able to avoid easily.
Mac flicks out a counter leg kick but Souza steps away.
Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Mac throws a leg kick but Souza moved away.
Souza lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mac avoids the head kick by Souza.
Mac misses the jab.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Mac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Souza throws a low kick but Mac avoids it.
A nice side step and Mac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Mac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Mac tries to get set, Souza tries to push him back and clinch up but Mac manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac avoids the head kick by Souza.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Greg Mac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mac throws a right hand that misses
and Souza moves into the clinch.
A short right from Souza.
Mac scores with a hook to the body.
Souza stalling against the cage.
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza looks to throw a body kick
and Mac counters with a straight right hand.
Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza checks the leg kick.
Mac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mac misses with a looping right.
Mac looks for the body kick but Souza saw that one coming.
Mac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac.
Souza tries to counter by clinching up but Mac breaks away and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marcos Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Souza wants to clinch but Mac slips to the side
and Mac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greg Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac avoids the head kick by Souza.
Souza sets himself, and Mac steps forward looking for the clinch! Souza avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Mac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Souza 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Marcos Souza!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Marcos Souza!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Marcos Souza!
Marcos Souza wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herra Hiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Bronie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dude Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herra Hiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christopher Bronie!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiiri dodges the punch combination from Bronie.
Hiiri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronie counters with a single leg into guard. Hiiri didn't expect that.
Hiiri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiiri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bronie lands a couple of elbows.
Hiiri wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiiri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronie won't allow Hiiri to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hiiri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronie.
Hiiri is pulling down on Bronie's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hiiri scores with a shot to the side of Bronie's head.
Hiiri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hiiri has Bronie pressed against the cage.
Bronie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hiiri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri scores with a jab.
Hiiri lands a lovely overhand right.
Hiiri lands a head shot.
Bronie is rocked!
Hiiri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hiiri rushes Bronie and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiiri.
Bronie is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiiri finish him?
Bronie tries for a takedown but Hiiri manages to get underhooks.
Bronie seems to have recovered his senses.
Hiiri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bronie up against the cage.
Hiiri stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiiri stalls.
Bronie tries to land knees in the clinch but Hiiri avoids the damage to the body.
Hiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronie backwards.
Hiiri prevents a body shot from Bronie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiiri stalling.
Hiiri lands a right hand.
Bronie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiiri pushes Bronie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiiri scores with a shot to the side of Bronie's head.
Hiiri lands with a light punch inside.
Hiiri lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bronie to his knees! Hiiri keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herra Hiiri!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaquias Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malaquias Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teixeira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Teixeira avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Teixeira moves out of range of the strikes.
Teixeira is looking to clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teixeira on the side of the head.
Teixeira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira misses with a body shot
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson moves out of range as Teixeira strikes.
It appears Jackson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Teixeira tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teixeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Teixeira wants to clinch.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Teixeira closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teixeira is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira misses with the combination.
Teixeira misses with a looping left.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Teixeira out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuha Ottelee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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25
238 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kuha Ottelee!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottelee misses with a looping left.
Ottelee works Aoki's body with a nice hook.
Ottelee feints a jab promting Aoki to slip. Ottelee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aoki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Alexander Aoki has been cut.
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ottelee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ottelee closes the distance and clinches.
Ottelee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ottelee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ottelee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ottelee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ottelee as Aoki tries to tie him up.
Ottelee trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottelee working aggressively here.
Ottelee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ottelee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aoki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ottelee's brow.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ottelee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ottelee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Ottelee throws a punch but it's blocked by Aoki.
Ottelee tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Ottelee back against the cage.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Ottelee.
Ottelee scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ottelee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ottelee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ottelee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aoki looking to slow down the pace here.
Ottelee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Ottelee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Ottelee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Ottelee avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the cage.
Ottelee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ottelee misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aoki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ottelee missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottelee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottelee misses with the head strike.
Aoki wants to stall.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Ottelee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ottelee.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki tries a body shot but Ottelee blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ottelee.
Ottelee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Aoki looking to stall.
Ottelee blocks the elbow strike.
Ottelee misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a head punch that misses.
Ottelee throws an elbow that misses.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ottelee's elbow.
Ottelee throws a head punch that misses.
Ottelee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aoki dodges an elbow strike from Ottelee.
Aoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki is trying to stall.
Ottelee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki misses with some punches.
A short left from Ottelee.
Aoki presses Ottelee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ottelee landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ottelee misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ottelee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aoki's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuha Ottelee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aoki lands a slapping body shot.
Ottelee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ottelee misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Ottelee.
Ottelee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki clinches up against the cage.
Aoki is trying to maintain a safe position but Ottelee gets an underhook and turns Aoki into the cage.
Ottelee misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ottelee.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short left from Ottelee.
Ottelee is pushing Aoki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottelee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ottelee is leaning against Aoki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aoki taking a breather.
Aoki scores with a hook to the body.
Ottelee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki lands a right hand.
It looks like Kuha Ottelee has been cut.
Ottelee misses with some punches.
Kuha Ottelee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Ottelee controls his hands.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ottelee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ottelee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike.
Ottelee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pushing Ottelee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aoki avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Aoki for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ottelee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ottelee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Ottelee stalling against the cage.
Ottelee is working Aoki over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Aoki.
Aoki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aoki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ottelee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aoki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki dodges an elbow strike from Ottelee.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Ottelee is breathing heavily.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Ottelee improves position.
Aoki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ottelee tries to throw a body punch but Aoki avoids it by throwing Ottelee back against the cage.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Ottelee.
Ottelee lands an elbow inside that Aoki shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aoki as Ottelee tries to tie him up.
Ottelee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ottelee misses with an elbow strike.
Ottelee scores with a shot to the side of Aoki's head.
Aoki just leaning against Ottelee, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottelee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ottelee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Aoki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aoki.
Aoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ottelee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ottelee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Ottelee can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
Aoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the body.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ottelee blocking some punches.
Ottelee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ottelee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kuha Ottelee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ottelee moves into range and clinches up with Aoki.
Aoki wants to stall.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Ottelee.
Aoki wants to stall.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Ottelee.
Aoki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aoki tries to stall but Ottelee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottelee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ottelee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Ottelee has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
Ottelee stalling.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottelee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki misses with an elbow over the top.
Ottelee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Ottelee.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aoki.
Ottelee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ottelee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aoki up against the cage.
Ottelee avoids the elbow strike from Aoki, against the cage.
Ottelee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ottelee missing with knees to the body.
Ottelee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ottelee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottelee throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Ottelee.
Ottelee misses with an elbow strike.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aoki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aoki effectively controlling the action here.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aoki.
Stalling in the clinch from Ottelee.
Aoki avoids a wild elbow strike from Ottelee.
Ottelee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki blocks an elbow strike from Ottelee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottelee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki looking to stall.
Aoki avoiding damage as Ottelee throws knees to the body.
Aoki avoiding damage as Ottelee throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Ottelee misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki throws an elbow that misses.
Ottelee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ottelee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ottelee.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Ottelee lands a nice elbow.
Ottelee landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ottelee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki avoiding damage as Ottelee throws knees to the body.
Aoki misses with the head strike.
Aoki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aoki working aggressively here.
Aoki taking a breather.
Aoki pushes Ottelee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ottelee throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Aoki trying to control the position but instead, Ottelee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aoki into the cage.
Aoki dodges an elbow strike from Ottelee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki tries a body shot but Ottelee blocks it.
Alexander Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuha Ottelee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuha Ottelee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ottelee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kuha Ottelee!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Kuha Ottelee!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kuha Ottelee!
Kuha Ottelee wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Dovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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163 lbs
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185 cm
25
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Cormier !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Dovik!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dovik throws a looping overhand right but Cormier ducks down to avoid it.
Cormier tests Dovik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Cormier .
Dovik throws a right hand that misses
and Cormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Dovik throws a right hand that misses
and Cormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Dovik misses.
Cormier swings for the body but Dovik moves out of range.
Dovik moves into the clinch successfully.
Cormier blocks a body shot from Dovik.
Cormier is looking to break free of the clinch but Dovik has double underhooks.
Dovik pushes Cormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Cormier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cormier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dovik lands with a short shot to the head.
Dovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier prevents a body shot from Dovik.
Dovik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cormier lands an uppercut.
Cormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dovik misses with a body punch.
Cormier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cormier lands a nice shot to the body.
Dovik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Cormier is trying to force a seperation but Dovik has the dominant position.
Cormier tries to circle away but Dovik has him pinned against the cage.
Dovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dovik lands an uppercut.
Cormier blocks an uppercut.
Cormier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cormier .
Cormier blocks a body shot from Dovik.
Dovik throws a head punch that misses.
Cormier working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cormier .
Dovik working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cormier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cormier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dovik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cormier wants to get back to striking at distance but Dovik won't allow it.
Cormier blocking some punches.
A short right from Cormier on the inside.
Cormier wants to get back to striking at distance but Dovik won't allow it.
Dovik struggles to land a body shot inside as Cormier controls his hands.
Cormier misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dovik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dovik can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
Dovik misses with some punches.
Dovik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dovik tries to throw a body punch but Cormier avoids it by throwing Dovik back against the cage.
Dovik misses with the head strike.
Cormier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dovik scores with a shot to the side of Cormier 's head.
Cormier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dovik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cormier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dovik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cormier breaks from the clinch.
Cormier throws an overhand right that lands on Dovik's shoulder, as Dovik tries to avoid the shot.
Cormier misses the jab.
Cormier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dovik misses the shot to the body.
Cormier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dovik manages to avoid it.
Dovik wants to counter the offense by Cormier and move into the clinch position.
Cormier throws a shot to the body.
Dovik throws a series of punches but Cormier avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Cormier misses its target.
Cormier misses with an uppercut. Dovik saw that one coming.
Dovik with a nice cross.
Dovik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dovik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cormier .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dovik on the side of the head.
Cormier throws an overhand right that lands on Dovik's shoulder, as Dovik tries to avoid the shot.
Dovik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Cormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dovik throws an off balance right hand
and Cormier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cormier connects with a looping right hand.
Dovik throws a lazy uppercut
and Cormier counters with a right hand to the body.
Dovik misses with an uppercut
letting Cormier counter with a right hand.
Dovik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dovik scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dovik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cormier counters with a straight right hand.
Dovik slips under a jab from Cormier .
Dovik throws a right hand that misses
and Cormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Cormier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dovik moves out of range as Cormier strikes.
Anthony Cormier is winning the standup battle so far.
Cormier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Cormier catches Dovik right on the button with a cross.
Cormier ducks under a wild hook from Dovik.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dovik. Cormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dovik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cormier .
Dovik wants to clinch up but Cormier keeps it at a distance.
Dovik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dovik throws a sloppy body shot
and Cormier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dovik. Dovik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cormier moves away.
Cormier works the jab nicely.
Dovik throws a lazy uppercut
and Cormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dovik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cormier looks to throw the jab but Dovik is out of range.
Cormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dovik can do to turn this around?
Cormier scores with a body shot.
Dovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Cormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Dovik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dovik is rocked!
Dovik misses with a right hand
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dovik is still on wobbly legs! Can Cormier finish him?
Dovik misses with a straight left.
Dovik seems to have recovered his senses.
Dovik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dovik misses with a body shot
and Cormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dovik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cormier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dovik.
Cormier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dovik blocks a jab.
Dovik ducks right into an uppercut from Cormier .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dovik misses with a looping right.
Cormier 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.
A left lands for Cormier .
Dovik moves to clinch but Cormier breaks away
and Cormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dovik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cormier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cormier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cormier swings widly with a right hand
and Dovik counters with a right hand to the body.
Dovik jabs at Cormier 's body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cormier here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dovik tries to clinch
and Cormier counters with a straight right hand.
Cormier moves out of range of the strikes.
Dovik misses with an uppercut
and Cormier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dovik misses the target.
Cormier ducks under a wild hook from Dovik.
Dovik digs a good body shot into Cormier 's ribs.
Dovik throws an off balance right hand
and Dovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dovik connects with a body shot that sends Cormier 's belly button to the back.
Dovik throws an overhand right that lands on Cormier 's shoulder, as Cormier tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Cormier . Beautiful body shot.
Dovik misses with a hook.
Dovik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Cormier . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cormier .
Cormier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dovik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dovik.
Cormier connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dovik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cormier was well out of range. Poor timing from Dovik.
Dovik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dovik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cormier counters with a straight right hand.
Dovik lands a nice shot that snaps Cormier 's head back.
Dovik tries to clinch but Cormier moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Dovik misses
and Dovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dovik takes a swing at Cormier 's ribcage but misses.
Cormier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Cormier dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dovik walks into a jab.
Dovik just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dovik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Dovik.
Dovik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cormier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cormier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dovik.
Dovik misses with a shot to the body
and Cormier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovik misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Cormier counter with a right hand.
Cormier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dovik moves away from the strike by Cormier .
Cormier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dovik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormier connects with a jab.
Dovik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cormier throwing a counter right hand but Dovik manages to avoid it.
Dovik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dovik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cormier ducks right into an uppercut from Dovik.
Dovik swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Dovik tries to clinch
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dovik misses with a hook to the body
and Dovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cormier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dovik misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Cormier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dovik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dovik throws an off balance right hand
and Cormier counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dovik throws a right hand that misses
and Cormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Dovik slips under a jab from Cormier .
Dovik staying out of range there.
Cormier cracks Dovik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dovik misses with a jab to the body
and Cormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dovik throws a poor cross that misses
and Cormier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dovik tries to clinch
and Cormier counters with a huge left! Dovik is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cormier isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dovik from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cormier !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Cormier !
After winning the bout, Anthony Cormier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Houghton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Houghton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Houghton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kari Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houghton wants to clinch.
Houghton moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Houghton tries to clinch up.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houghton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Houghton is just out of range.
Karhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karhu with a hook.
Houghton has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Houghton's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karhu.
Houghton 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghton can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu tries to work over Houghton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Karhu.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houghtons head.
Karhu stalling against the cage.
Karhu takes a shot to the head.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Houghton.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Houghton.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houghton's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houghton blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Houghton lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Houghton misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Karhu.
Karhu digs a right hand underneath Houghton's ribcage. Houghton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karhu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Houghton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Houghton misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Karhu scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Houghton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghton misses with some punches.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu avoiding damage.
Houghton being controlled against the cage.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Karhu.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu stalling in the clinch but Houghton improves position.
Houghton misses with the head strike.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Houghton.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
Houghton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houghton scores with a shot to the side of Karhu's head.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Houghton's head.
Nice body punch from Houghton.
Houghton lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houghton prevents a body shot from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Houghton prevents a body shot from Karhu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houghton.
Houghton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houghton lands a left hand.
Houghton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karhus head.
Karhu is rocked!
Houghton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Houghton finish him?
Houghton struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Karhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houghton backwards.
Houghton misses with some punches.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Houghton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houghton misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Jake Houghton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karhu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houghton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houghton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu ducks right into an uppercut from Houghton.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houghton moves away.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu looks to clinch
and Houghton counters with a right hand to the body.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houghton ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Houghton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houghton.
Houghton lands the left hand.
Houghton tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Houghton misses its intended target.
Karhu works Houghton's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houghton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karhu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghton has Karhu up against the cage in a clinch.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houghton.
A head punch on the inside from Houghton fails to land.
Houghton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu has Houghton pushed against the cage.
Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Houghton backwards.
Karhu slows down the pace here.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Houghton.
Houghton throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Houghton blocks a body shot from Karhu.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu misses with some punches.
Jake Houghton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houghton backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houghton lands a body punch.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karhu.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
A short uppercut from Houghton.
Houghton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Karhu.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houghton.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Houghton's head.
Houghton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Houghton.
A right hook to the body lands for Houghton.
Karhu is breathing heavily.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
Houghton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houghton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Houghton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Houghton.
Houghton throws a head punch that misses.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Karhu struggles to land a body shot inside as Houghton controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houghton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karhu.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Karhu stalling the fight.
Houghton struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Houghton lands a shoulder strike.
Houghton misses with some punches.
Houghton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Karhu.
Still in the clinch, Houghton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houghton stalling in the clinch.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Houghton 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.
Houghton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karhu connects with a body shot that sends Houghton's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Houghton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karhu doesn't seem phased though.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Houghton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Houghton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houghton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Houghton misses with a body shot.
Karhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houghton has time to react.
Houghton throws a right hand that misses
and Karhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houghton misses with a body shot.
Kari Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Houghton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Houghton.
Houghton takes one to the side of the head.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houghton.
An attempted straight right counter from Houghton misses the target.
Houghton looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karhu! But no joy.
Karhu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karhu takes a swing at Houghton's ribcage but misses.
Houghton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu looks to clinch
and Houghton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houghton jabs at Karhu's body.
Houghton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houghton misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houghton was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Houghton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karhu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karhu.
Houghton misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu stalls.
Houghton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houghton misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houghton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houghtons head.
Houghton takes a shot to the head.
Houghton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Houghton misses with the head strike.
Karhu prevents a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houghton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
Karhu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Houghton is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghton misses with the head strike.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Houghton.
Houghton is leaning against Karhu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Houghton.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houghton swings wildly with an uppercut but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Karhu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Houghton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
Houghton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houghton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houghton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Karhu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houghton lands an uppercut.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Houghton fails to land.
Houghton tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Houghton back against the cage.
Houghton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
A hook to the body from Houghton.
Houghton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Houghton struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jake Houghton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Houghton's head but Houghton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houghton takes one to the chin there.
Houghton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Houghton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Houghton catches Karhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Karhu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Houghton misses.
Houghton wants to clinch up but Karhu keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houghton manages to avoid it.
Houghton swats away the attempt to clinch by Karhu.
A shot to the liver by Karhu. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghton throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houghton.
A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Houghton misses
and Karhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karhu throws a right and a left that Houghton avoids nicely.
Houghton throws a right and a left that Karhu avoids nicely.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houghton.
Houghton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Karhu misses.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Houghton misses the jab.
Houghton moves into the clinch.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Houghton.
Houghton trying to stall but Karhu improves his position.
Houghton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
Houghton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Karhu.
Houghton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houghton misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Karhu - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karhu.
Houghton wants to stall.
Karhu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Houghton up against the cage.
Karhu avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Karhu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghton tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houghton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Karhu.
Stalling in the clinch from Karhu.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Houghton.
Karhu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Houghton digs a right hand into Karhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karhu's gas tank.
Houghton lands a right hand.
Karhu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houghton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houghton's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houghton as Karhu tries to tie him up.
Houghton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Houghton digs a right hand into Karhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karhu's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Houghton misses with a body punch.
Houghton working aggressively here.
Houghton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houghton throws a big uppercut that drops Karhu! More strikes from Houghton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Karhu lies dazed against the cage as Houghton celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Houghton!
Jake Houghton retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jake Houghton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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