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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krom Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krom Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Powell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Powell avoids it.
Kong sets himself, and Powell steps forward looking for the clinch! Kong avoids it this time.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Kong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krom Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Powell blocks it.
Powell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powell on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Powell.
Kong wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell working Kong over with strikes.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powell.
Powell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kong is trying to stand.
Powell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Powell there.
Kong tries to kick Powell off but Powell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Powell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powell is looking for a kimura here.
Kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powell.
Powell trying to control from half guard but Kong is working away.
Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to kick Powell off but Powell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Powell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Powell looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Powell moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
Kong throws a body kick that misses.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong thuds his right hand into Powell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Powell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krom Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
Powell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Powell finds it's way through Kong's defenses.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Powell misses with a double jab
and Kong counters with a series of strikes. Powell will be more careful next time no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell.
Krom Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Powell.
Powell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws a lazy head kick
and Powell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krom Kong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Powell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Powell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powell shoots and misses
and Kong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Powell wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a series of strikes. Powell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Powell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Kong is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Powell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Powell persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Powell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Powell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong darts in and clinches Powell up against the cage.
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Krom Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Kong.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Powell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
A jab from Powell misses.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a left and a right that stings Powell.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Powell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kong!
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krom Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Powell.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Powell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong connects with a high kick.
Powell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a series of strikes. Powell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kong lunges at Powell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Powell's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Kong is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Powell's side.
Powell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krom Kong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kong throws a head kick that half lands.
Powell moves to clinch but Kong breaks away
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong lands with a nice combination. Powell backs away looking to recover.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Powell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Powell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kong misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Powell off balance momentarily.
Powell rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
Kong tries to circle away but Powell has him pinned against the cage.
Powell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powell is defended easily by Kong.
Krom Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Powell.
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kong.
Krom Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with Powell's head.
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Powell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong cracks the inside of Powell's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a lazy head kick
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Powell misses with a body shot.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Powell misses with a looping right.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell fails to land with a series of punches.
Powell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Powell avoids it.
Powell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Powell somewhat.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krom Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krom Kong!
After winning the bout, Krom Kong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mister Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Puma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Puma was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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189 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mister Turtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Puma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turtle connects with a jab.
Puma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turtle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puma tries to move into range but Turtle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turtle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turtle lands a really nice looking cross but Puma seems unphased.
Puma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turtle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Turtle does it's job there.
Puma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turtle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turtle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turtle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puma is looking to work some ground and pound but Turtle has wrist control.
Turtle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puma looking to sit in guard and control but Turtle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turtle's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turtle keeping moving, preventing Puma from controlling successfully.
Puma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puma throws an elbow that misses. Turtle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puma's guard. Nice move by Turtle!
Puma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Puma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puma trying to control the pace.
Turtle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puma.
Turtle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turtle tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle wants to get back to his feet.
Puma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puma misses with a head shot. Turtle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Turtle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puma.
Puma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turtle has momentary wrist control but Puma slips an elbow through the middle.
Turtle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puma on the ground.
Puma trying to control the position from guard on top but Turtle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puma scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turtle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puma.
Turtle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puma.
Puma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puma landing with the ground and pound.
Turtle wants to stand up but Puma is controlling him.
Puma connects with a couple of short punches.
Puma postures up in Turtle's guard and throws a big left but Turtle blocks it.
Puma stands up over Turtle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turtle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Turtle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Puma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Turtle tenderised Puma's leg. Puma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turtle cracks the inside of Puma's front leg.
Turtle is looking to slow Puma down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Turtle.
Puma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puma needs to keep his hands up - Turtle had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Turtle.
Turtle lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle scores with a sloppy right hand. Puma should have avoided that one.
Puma shoots and misses
and Turtle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puma fails with the takedown.
Turtle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turtle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puma has time to react.
Puma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mister Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Puma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma misses with a takedown attempt
and Turtle counters with a nice uppercut.
Puma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Turtle's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turtle cracks Puma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mister Turtle is winning the standup battle so far.
Puma tries for a takedown but Turtle circles away easily
and Puma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turtle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pumas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Puma has his takedown stuffed
and Turtle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Turtle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puma doesn't seem phased though.
Turtle connects with a nice looking jab.
Turtle leaves Puma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Puma fails to land the takedown.
Turtle feints and then cracks Puma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puma down.
Turtle lands a glancing blow to the side of Puma's head.
Turtle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puma can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle jabs Puma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turtle digs a good hook to Puma's body.
Johnny Puma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Puma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turtle loads up on a big right hand but Puma slips the punch.
Turtle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pumas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turtle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mister Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtle missing with a left hand there. Puma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turtle defends well and Puma ends up having to push Turtle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Turtle dominated that second round.
That's time! Turtle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Turtle lands a jab to the head.
Turtle misses the jab.
Puma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheers as Turtle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puma doesn't seem phased though.
Puma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turtle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puma under the eye.
Puma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turtle thumps Puma with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle works Puma's body with a nice hook.
Turtle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turtle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle misses with a lunging right hand
and Puma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turtle's guard.
Turtle wants to get back to his feet but Puma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Puma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puma wants to control from the top but Turtle keeps moving.
Puma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puma throwing strikes from guard but Turtle blocks nicely.
Puma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turtle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puma throws a strike but Turtle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Puma wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puma is adopting a defensive guard.
Puma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turtle's guard.
Johnny Puma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puma trying to control but Turtle is working from the bottom.
Puma is looking to work some ground and pound but Turtle has wrist control.
Turtle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puma is controlling him.
Mister Turtle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turtle's head.
Turtle keeping moving, preventing Puma from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puma throws a big elbow that misses.
Puma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Puma throws an elbow that misses. Turtle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puma's guard. Nice move by Turtle!
Puma looking for a sweep. Not yet Puma, not yet.
Puma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puma is on top in guard.
Puma stops Turtle from standing up.
Turtle keeping moving, preventing Puma from controlling successfully.
Puma lands a couple of elbows.
Puma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turtle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puma is working Turtle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turtle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnny Puma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puma throwing strikes from guard but Turtle blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mister Turtle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turtle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Turtle!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Philippe Allaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Thorton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philippe Allaire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philippe Allaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Thorton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Allaire
and Thorton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thorton is controlling him.
Allaire being controlled here, momentarily.
Allaire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thorton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Allaire wants to stand up but Thorton is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allaire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thorton controls the pace.
Thorton prevents Allaire from getting back to his feet.
Thorton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Philippe Allaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allaire is looking to clinch.
Thorton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorton wants to counter with a clinch but Allaire pushes him away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Allaire.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Allaire.
Thorton avoids a kick to the body.
Thorton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allaire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Allaire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allaire tries to clinch up.
Thorton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Allaire.
Thorton looking to score a takedown here. Allaire is defending well but Thorton drives through and ends up in Allaire's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thorton advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allaire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thorton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Allaire tries to kick Thorton off in order to stand up. Thorton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Thorton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thorton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Allaire wants to get back to his feet but Thorton drags him back down.
Allaire on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Allaire tries to get out of the position.
Thorton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Allaire is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorton taking a breather here.
Allaire is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thorton is controlling him well.
Thorton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Allaire down.
Thorton is staying tight to Allaire's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Thorton is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Allaire looks calm but he's in trouble here. Thorton gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Allaire is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Thorton lets go of the hold and Allaire can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micky Thorton!
Micky Thorton gave a mention to Nuggetori's Nutritionals in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santana Blaze (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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21
155 lbs
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149 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santana Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaze throws a body punch but Heart moves out of range.
Heart moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heart closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
Heart has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Heart has the dominant position.
Heart is working Blaze over against the cage.
Heart misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaze.
Heart lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Blaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Heart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heart lands a shot to the body.
Blaze tries to circle away but Heart has him pinned against the cage.
Heart lands with a short shot to the head.
Blaze's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blaze's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Heart scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaze is rocked!
Heart lands with a left to the head.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Heart finish him?
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart 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.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Heart is controlling him.
Heart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Heart.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze has had enough of the clinch but Heart keeps him there for the moment.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
Heart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heart lands with a left to the head.
Heart prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.
Heart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Heart is controlling him.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Blaze tries to break free but Heart pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.
Heart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Heart prevents Blaze from breaking the clinch.
Heart has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Heart is controlling the position.
Blaze blocking some punches.
Heart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Heart misses with some punches.
Heart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.
Heart swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Heart lands the left hand.
Heart instigates a clinch.
Blaze is trying to break the clinch but Heart is controlling him.
Blaze looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Heart.
Heart has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart digs a right hand underneath Blaze's ribcage. Blaze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaze tries to break the clinch but Heart is controlling the position.
Heart presses Blaze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Blaze tries to circle away but Heart has him pinned against the cage.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Heart.
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heart catches Blaze napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Blaze to the canvas!
It looks like Santana Blaze has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heart stands and steps away. Blaze gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Heart takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blaze's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blaze is trying to force a seperation but Heart has the dominant position.
Blaze wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Heart connects with a crisp jab.
Blaze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heart punishes Blaze's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heart forces Blaze back against the cage and clinches.
Heart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heart creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Blaze with a big uppercut! Blaze tries to clinch up but Heart pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Blaze to the mat! Blaze covers up and Heart unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Heart!
The defeated Santana Blaze had this to say: ' '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renji Abarai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abarai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Before I Forget. Kush has chosen PUFF HARDER as his entrance music. Jay Kush will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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21
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renji Abarai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Kush!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abarai.
Kush swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kush lands a nice hook to Abarai's body. Abarai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abarai circles away quickly and effectively.
Abarai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kush felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Abarai is looking for a kimura here.
Abarai is trying to work for a kimura but Kush is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kush doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abarai.
Abarai is trying to control. Kush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kush tries to kick Abarai off but Abarai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Abarai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kush keeps working.
Kush is defending against the submission attempts here by Abarai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abarai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abarai wants to control but Kush is keeping him busy.
Abarai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abarai is stalling here. Kush is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Abarai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kush has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kush happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Abarai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kush decides to stand back up. Kush steps back and let's Abarai get back to his feet.
Abarai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kush fails to land with a series of punches.
Kush fails to land with a series of punches.
Kush throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Kush releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kush throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush misses with a looping left.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Kush.
Abarai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kush throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai wants to clinch up but Kush keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Kush as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Kush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Kush 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.
Kush misses with a looping right.
Abarai fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Kush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kush.
Kush lands a two punch combo.
Kush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kush throws a nice looking combination but Abarai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abarai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abarai slips a jab from Kush.
As Kush tries to get set, Abarai tries to push him back and clinch up but Kush manages to avoid the attempt.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai attempts a counter takedown but Kush avoids it well and moves away.
Kush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kush.
Abarai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kush sprawls and moves away.
Kush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kush to the ground. Abarai is now in Kush's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai content to stall in guard here.
Kush looking for a guillotine here but Abarai defends easily.
Abarai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kush uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai misses with a takedown attempt
and Kush counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kush stuns Abarai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kush throws a right and a left that Abarai avoids nicely.
Kush clobbers Abarai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kush cracks Abarai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kush lands a nice hook to Abarai's body. Abarai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kush scores with a jab to the body.
Kush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.
Jay Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Abarai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush misses with a body shot.
Kush misses with a body punch
and Abarai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kush's guard.
Abarai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kush's guard.
Abarai looking to pass the guard.
Kush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abarai is controlling him.
Kush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Abarai from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush wants to stand and escape but Abarai is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abarai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooh!!! Kush has knocked Abarai down with a huge combo! Kush steps away and waves a wobbly Abarai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Abarai is rocked!
Jay Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Oh Abarai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abarai tries to clinch but Kush moves out of range.
Abarai seems to have got his legs back now.
Kush cracks Abarai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kush has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abarai to stand back up!
Abarai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kush on his heels. He'll look to pass Kush's guard now, I'm sure.
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Kush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Abarai shoots in looking for a takedown. Kush tries to sprawl out of it but Abarai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kush shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abarai eats them both and turns towards Kush to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abarai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kush swivels and escapes.
Kush let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay Kush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kush to the ground. Abarai is now in Kush's guard.
Kush manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Abarai manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abarai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai defending well as Kush loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai dodges the punch combination from Kush.
Abarai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kush manages to circle out of the way.
Oooooh!!! Kush has knocked Abarai down with a huge combo! Kush steps away and waves a wobbly Abarai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kush misses the shot to the body.
Abarai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renji Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kush fails to land with a series of punches.
Kush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kush scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush avoids a kick to the body.
Kush looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Kush. Those never looked like landing.
Abarai attempts a counter takedown but Kush avoids it well and moves away.
Kush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kush is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abarai rather than just go for the knockout.
Kush punishes Abarai's body with a nice straight punch.
Kush keeps the fight on the outside.
Kush misses with a two punch combination.
Kush throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.
Kush jabs at Abarai's body.
Abarai throws a series of punches but Kush moves out of range.
Kush takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush slaps away a takedown attempt from Abarai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kush.
Abarai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kush has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Abarai is on him like a limpet, forcing Kush back against the cage.
Kush is trying to break free.
Kush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kush misses with a looping left.
Kush takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai throws a big counter combination but Kush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush throws a series of punches but Abarai avoids them all with ease.
Kush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abarai.
Kush misses with a wild combination.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kush throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Abarai dives in and grabs Kush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kush pushes down on Abarai's head and hops out.
Kush is looking for the big counter here.
Kush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abarai in his tracks.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kush.
Kush scores with a body shot.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kush swivels and escapes.
Kush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abarai with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Kush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kush 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Kush!
Jay Kush decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spice might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Grayson Sanders – Beautiful Crime . Casper Timmermans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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21
187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans throws a good cross that connects.
Timmermans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spice.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A nice leg kick lands there from Timmermans.
Spice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Timmermans slaps away a takedown attempt from Spice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Timmermans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spice's sensitive parts.
Timmermans tries to clinch but Spice is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Timmermans.
Timmermans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spice dives in and grabs Timmermans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes down on Spice's head and hops out.
Timmermans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans connects with a nice looking jab.
Spice darts in looking for a takedown but Timmermans gets double underhooks and turns Spice into the cage.
Timmermans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Spice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmermans lands a jab to Spice's midsection.
Timmermans feints and then cracks Spice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spice down.
Timmermans cracks Spice on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Spice falls backwards against the cage. Timmermans follows up with more strikes that drop Spice to his knees. Timmermans keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Spice! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Timmermans!
A very excited looking Casper Timmermans made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Your Name Here (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Birmbaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Your Name Here!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chance Birmbaum!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Here tries to clinch up.
Birmbaum scores with a kick to the midsection.
Here fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Birmbaum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Here defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum gets the takedown into side control.
Birmbaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Here is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Here is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Birmbaum off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Here not allowing Birmbaum to control his hands.
Birmbaum is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Here really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Birmbaum.
Birmbaum trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Here biding his time, controlling Birmbaum.
Birmbaum tries to escape but Here has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Birmbaum is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Here keeps control of the position as Birmbaum tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum tries to roll but Here sticks to his back.
Birmbaum turns into Here and is now in his guard.
Birmbaum looking to pass the guard.
Here tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birmbaum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birmbaum advances to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birmbaum misses with a head shot. Here uses the momentum to regain guard.
Here looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birmbaum is one step ahead there.
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 Your Name Here will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Birmbaum throws a push kick but Here slaps the foot to one side.
Here throws an overhand right that lands on Birmbaum's shoulder, as Birmbaum tries to avoid the shot.
Here is looking to clinch but Birmbaum is avoiding it.
Here tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birmbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birmbaum throws a jab but it's blocked by Here.
Birmbaum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Here pushes Birmbaum up against the cage in a clinch.
Here putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Birmbaum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Here changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Birmbaum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Here punishes Birmbaum's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Here dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Birmbaum.
Here seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Here throws a combination. Birmbaum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Your Name Here seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birmbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Here fails with an attempt to clinch.
Here is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birmbaum can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Here. No joy for Birmbaum on that attempt.
Birmbaum connects with a body shot.
Birmbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Here wants to stand back up but Birmbaum manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birmbaum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Birmbaum throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Here works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Birmbaum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Here defends it well.
Here wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmbaum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Here reverses the position - he's now on top in Birmbaum's guard.
Here's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Birmbaum working a defensive guard here.
Birmbaum 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.
Here controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Birmbaum looking to control.
Birmbaum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Here can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birmbaum wants to improve his position but instead Here has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Your Name Here dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Birmbaum moves out of range of the strikes.
Here throws a right hand that misses
and Birmbaum counters with a single leg into guard. Here didn't expect that.
Here utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Birmbaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Here is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birmbaum drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Birmbaum as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Here screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Birmbaum! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chance Birmbaum!
Chance Birmbaum is the new welterweight champion!
Chance Birmbaum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermey Hritzkowin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jermey Hritzkowin enters the cage!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Hritzkowin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hritzkowin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bordignon Miyao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bordignon Miyao, as that shot connected.
Hritzkowin gets a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao tries to pull guard but Hritzkowin won't allow it.
Hritzkowin tries to work over Bordignon Miyao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bordignon Miyao wants a takedown.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hritzkowin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bordignon Miyao blocking some punches.
A short left from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hritzkowin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bordignon Miyao successfully pulls guard.
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep here but Hritzkowin controlling him for the moment.
Hritzkowin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bordignon Miyao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bordignon Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hritzkowin defends it easily.
Hritzkowin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hritzkowin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hritzkowin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position.
Bordignon Miyao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hritzkowin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hritzkowin actively working from the bottom here.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hritzkowin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hritzkowin wants to control but Bordignon Miyao is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hritzkowin throws a strike from the bottom but Bordignon Miyao passes into side control!
Hritzkowin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hritzkowin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hritzkowin is trying to control Bordignon Miyao's posture but Bordignon Miyao avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position but Hritzkowin is working away.
Hritzkowin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hritzkowin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hritzkowin is not content to let Bordignon Miyao control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bordignon Miyao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hritzkowin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bordignon Miyao but great work by Hritzkowin.
Bordignon Miyao defending against the ground and pound.
Bordignon Miyao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bordignon Miyao manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bordignon Miyao trying to keep a closed guard but Hritzkowin is proving a slippery customer.
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 Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hritzkowin fakes the leg kick and cracks Bordignon Miyao in the body.
Bordignon Miyao has a takedown stuffed.
Hritzkowin lands a nice looking body kick.
Bordignon Miyao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hritzkowin tries to clinch up.
Hritzkowin has closed the distance and engaged Bordignon Miyao in a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao blocks an uppercut.
Bordignon Miyao tries to pull guard but Hritzkowin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hritzkowin throws an elbow that misses.
Bordignon Miyao successfully pulls guard.
Bordignon Miyao managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bordignon Miyao is pulling down on Hritzkowin's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hritzkowin stays in close to Bordignon Miyao's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hritzkowin forces his way into half guard.
Hritzkowin wants to pass to mount but Bordignon Miyao is defending the position.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bordignon Miyao wants to control but Hritzkowin is keeping busy.
Well, if Hritzkowin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bordignon Miyao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hritzkowin looking to sit in guard and control but Bordignon Miyao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bordignon Miyao wants to pass the guard but Hritzkowin is keeping the position.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Hritzkowin is working from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Hritzkowin is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao content to stall in guard here.
Bordignon Miyao preventing the sweep.
Hritzkowin keeping moving, preventing Bordignon Miyao from controlling successfully.
Bordignon Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Hritzkowin is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bordignon Miyao forces his way into half guard.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the action but Hritzkowin is working from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hritzkowin's thigh. Hritzkowin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bordignon Miyao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Hritzkowin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bordignon Miyao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hritzkowin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bordignon Miyao, into his guard.
Hritzkowin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Hritzkowin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hritzkowin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bordignon Miyao's calf.
Bordignon Miyao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hritzkowin wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hritzkowin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bordignon Miyao's calf.
Bordignon Miyao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hritzkowin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hritzkowin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hritzkowin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hritzkowin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hritzkowin scores with a jab to the head.
Hritzkowin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hritzkowin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hritzkowin scores with a nice body kick.
Hritzkowin rushes Bordignon Miyao and presses him up against the cage.
Bordignon Miyao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown but Hritzkowin manages to get underhooks.
Hritzkowin lands a body punch.
Hritzkowin lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hritzkowin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hritzkowin as the two fighters clinch.
Hritzkowin lands an uppercut.
Hritzkowin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hritzkowin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bordignon Miyao avoids a wild elbow strike from Hritzkowin.
Jermey Hritzkowin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hritzkowin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hritzkowin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hritzkowin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bordignon Miyao pulls Hritzkowin into guard.
Hritzkowin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hritzkowin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bordignon Miyao is keeping the position for now.
Hritzkowin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hritzkowin is looking to stand up but Bordignon Miyao won't let him.
Hritzkowin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hritzkowin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hritzkowin trying to control but Bordignon Miyao is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bordignon Miyao throws a jab when Hritzkowin was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in and drives through. Hritzkowin sprawls well.
Bordignon Miyao shoots in for a takedown but Hritzkowin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hritzkowin lands a jab.
Hritzkowin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao is defended easily by Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hritzkowin lands a really nice looking cross but Bordignon Miyao seems unphased.
Bordignon Miyao swings for the body but Hritzkowin moves out of range.
Hritzkowin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hritzkowin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hritzkowin connects with a body shot that sends Bordignon Miyao's belly button to the back.
Hritzkowin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bordignon Miyaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hritzkowin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hritzkowin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hritzkowin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bordignon Miyao at a distance.
Hritzkowin moves into the clinch.
Hritzkowin gets through Bordignon Miyao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao tries for a takedown but Hritzkowin manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin scores with a hook to the body.
Hritzkowin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bordignon Miyao takes a shot to the head.
Hritzkowin lands with a left to the head.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hritzkowin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hritzkowin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hritzkowin.
Hritzkowin has a couple of punches blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
Hritzkowin pushes Bordignon Miyao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hritzkowin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bordignon Miyao tries to pull guard but Hritzkowin holds him up against the cage and eventually Bordignon Miyao drops back down to his feet.
Hritzkowin lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermey Hritzkowin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hritzkowin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermey Hritzkowin!
A relieved looking Jermey Hritzkowin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aksel Stenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redding comes into the arena with Alive blaring out of the sound system. Stenger has chosen Hit2face - Ain't it nice to get hit to the face? as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Joshua Redding has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joshua Redding seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Redding!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aksel Stenger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redding avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenger sprawls and moves away.
Stenger lands a front kick.
Redding lands a really nice looking cross but Stenger seems unphased.
Stenger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redding momentarily.
Stenger works Redding's body with a nice hook.
That kick from Stenger tenderised Redding's leg. Redding is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redding feinted with a counter takedown.
Stenger swings for the body but Redding moves out of range.
Redding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenger sprawls and moves away.
Redding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stenger loads up on a big right hand but Redding slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger scores with a nice head shot.
Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redding moves away.
Redding changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redding avoids the head kick by Stenger.
Stenger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redding tries to counter with a takedown but Stenger is quick to defend against it.
Stenger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stenger scores with a hook to the body. Redding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Redding blocks the leg kick.
Stenger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redding throws a head kick that misses.
Redding moves out of range of the strikes.
Redding with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenger to score with a decent uppercut.
Stenger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redding doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redding.
Stenger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Redding.
Stenger tests Redding's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenger misses with a straight left.
Redding appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stenger lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenger throws a jab but it's blocked by Redding.
Redding drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenger sprawls and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stenger. Redding shrugs it off though.
Stenger has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Stenger moves into the clinch.
Stenger lands a good knee to the midsection. Redding won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Stenger.
Stenger landing knees to the body.
Redding is breathing heavily.
Stenger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redding takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Redding tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Redding back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Redding is rocked!
It looks like Joshua Redding has been cut.
Stenger misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Redding is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Redding will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crack! A monster head kick from Stenger and Redding falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Stenger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aksel Stenger! Aksel Stenger retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Aksel Stenger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joshua Redding spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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