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StrikeForce Union #46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nordskov has chosen Fugle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Steel moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with some punches.
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordskov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov flicks out a counter leg kick but Steel steps away.
Nordskov digs a good hook to Steel's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands a head shot.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Nordskov throws a fast counter high kick but Steel manages to duck under it in time.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Nordskov throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel darts in and clinches Nordskov up against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel prevents a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Steel blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Nordskov misses with a body punch.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Steel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nordskov tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordskov can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov wants to get back to striking at distance but Steel won't allow it.
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nordskov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nordskov avoids it.
Nordskov misses with a punch to the body.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to stall.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nordskov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Nordskov blocks with his arms.
Nordskov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Steel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nordskov is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Steel cracks Nordskov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nordskov is out of range and Steel settles back down.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Steel tried to counter with a leg kick but Nordskov avoided it.
Nordskov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Nordskov takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steel is rocked!
It looks like Mr Steel has been cut.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel wants to clinch.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steel tries to clinch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Steel tries to clinch up
and Nordskov counters with a low kick, right behind Steel 's knee.
Nordskov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordskov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nordskov counter with a right hand.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body kick.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel avoids the head kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel pushes Nordskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nordskov's efforts to push away.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocking some punches.
Mads Nordskov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel trying to land knees to the body.
Steel blocks a body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
A body shot lands from Nordskov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nordskov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel blocking some punches.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Nordskov swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nordskov misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel misses its target.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nordskov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Steel is looking to clinch but Nordskov is avoiding it.
Nordskov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nordskov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steel will feel that in the morning.
Nordskov misses with a body punch
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nordskov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mr Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel tries to clinch up but Nordskov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordskov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nordskov looks to throw a body kick
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel in the body.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordskov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
As Nordskov looks to move away, Steel throws a big counter combo but Nordskov just gets out of the way.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nordskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordskov.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Steel wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Steel clinches up with Nordskov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Nordskov wants to break free but Steel has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordskov breaks from the clinch.
Mads Nordskov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordskov circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov!
Mads Nordskov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Mr Steel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piercing Elbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piercing Elbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elbow stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucas. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet.
Elbow tries to clinch up but Lucas circles away and keeps his distance.
Elbow gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elbow throws an elbow but misses.
Elbow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucas avoids it.
Lucas is trying to pull guard but Elbow has him pressed against the cage.
Elbow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Elbow tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucas avoids the damage to the body.
Elbow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elbow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Elbow lands an elbow inside.
Elbow misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elbow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lucas's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elbow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucas is defending well for now.
Lucas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elbow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Piercing Elbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Elbow tries to clinch but Lucas moves away
and Lucas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Elbow moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lucas blocks the elbow strike.
Elbow lands an elbow just above Lucas 's eye.
Elbow misses with an elbow strike.
Lucas tries to pull guard but Elbow won't allow it.
Lucas blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elbow throws an elbow but misses.
Elbow lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lucas pulls guard.
Elbow being controlled here momentarily.
Elbow is posturing up here but Lucas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Elbow tries to roll out but it's too tight and Elbow has to tap! Slick submission there by Lucas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Lucas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullwinkle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bullwinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Bullwinkle's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Rackham as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rackham throws out the jab.
Rackham loads up on a big right hand but Bullwinkle slips the punch.
Rackham walks into a straight right hand from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle lunges at Rackham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rackham's hand.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch up but Rackham circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Rackham misses.
Bullwinkle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rackham throws a shot from downtown. Bullwinkle moves away and avoids it.
Rackham missing with a left hand there. Bullwinkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rackham throws a hook but Bullwinkle avoids it easily.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rackham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullwinkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
Bullwinkle lands a nice hook to Rackham's body. Rackham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bullwinkle drives through and clinches with Rackham against the cage.
Rackham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullwinkle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullwinkle misses with a double jab
and Rackham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Bullwinkle does no damage.
Bullwinkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rackham.
Rackham throws a lazy right hand but Bullwinkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rackham throws a hook but Bullwinkle blocks it.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullwinkle blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Bullwinkle throws a nice looking combination but Rackham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rackham lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Rocky Bullwinkle has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham misses with a wild body shot.
Rackham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bullwinkle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rackham misses with a hook.
Rackham scores with the left hand. Bullwinkle knows he should have avoided that one.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch but Rackham moves out of range.
Rackham tries to keep at a distance but Bullwinkle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullwinkle breaks from the clinch.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullwinkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rackham has closed the distance and engaged Bullwinkle in a clinch.
Bullwinkle is trying to force a seperation but Rackham has the dominant position.
Rackham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rackham slips under a jab from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle moves in looking to clinch but Rackham pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle moves out of range of the strikes.
Bullwinkle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rackham.
Jab, jab by Rackham - just one landing.
Rackham 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.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rackham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullwinkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Rackham circles away.
Bullwinkle wants to clinch up but Rackham keeps it at a distance.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch but Rackham is having none of it.
Rackham lands with a nice body punch.
Bullwinkle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rackham swings for the body but Bullwinkle moves out of range.
Rackham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bullwinkle in his tracks.
Bullwinkle is rocked!
Rocky Bullwinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham cracks Bullwinkle with a hook to the temple - Bullwinkle is on wobbly legs here! Rackham swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bullwinkle falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rackham wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Rackham!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Rackham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Saaim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saaim has chosen Chelsea Dagger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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201 lbs
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187 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kullervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Saaim!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick and Saaim moves out of range easily.
Saaim blocks the body kick.
Kullervo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kullervo scores with a nice strike.
Kullervo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saaim, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saaims head.
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kullervo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Nice body punch from Kullervo - that landed with a thud.
Saaim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo working Saaim over with knees to the body.
Saaim looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo cracks Saaim with a nice body shot.
Saaim takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like CJ Saaim has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Kullervo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kullervo scores with a knee to the head.
Kullervo lands a body shot.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saaim is rocked!
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saaims head.
Saaim is still on wobbly legs! Can Kullervo finish him?
Kullervo lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Saaim senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kullervo!
The defeated CJ Saaim had this to say: 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krishna Pariyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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181 lbs
7 - 3 - 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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Krishna Pariyar!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkle is working for a kimura but Pariyar is defending it quite comfortably.
Pariyar is trying to control but can't.
Pariyar actively working from the bottom here.
Winkle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pariyar defends it well.
Pariyar manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pariyar dives on top into guard.
Winkle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pariyar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pariyar advances to half guard.
Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pariyar wants to take a breather but Winkle is having none of it.
Pariyar tries to pass to full mount but Winkle defends it.
Pariyar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pariyar wants to take Winkle's back here but Winkle is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pariyar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Winkle is surviving well by controlling Pariyar's body position as best he can.
Winkle wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkle trying to control the position but Pariyar manages to sink in the hooks.
Pariyar controlling well, preventing Winkle from escaping the position.
Pariyar has good solid back control here.
Pariyar is persistently looking for the submission but Winkle is defending it well.
Pariyar has good solid back control here.
Winkle tries to break free.
Pariyar working for the choke.
Winkle trying to control the hands but Pariyar breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle tries to escape the position.
Winkle fending off the submission attempt from Pariyar.
Pariyar looking to break Winkle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Winkle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pariyar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
My spies in FIERCE inform me that Pariyar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Winkle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Winkle turns into Pariyar and is now in his guard.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Pariyar is keeping the position.
Pariyar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winkle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pariyar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winkle defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Pariyar keeps moving.
Winkle stands and throws Pariyar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pariyar struggling a bit here.
Pariyar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pariyar is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pariyar tries to roll over but Winkle keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krishna Pariyar 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.
Winkle gets caught napping as Pariyar dives in and scores a takedown. Winkle manages to retain guard.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Pariyar from controlling successfully.
Winkle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pariyar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winkle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pariyar has picked Winkle up and slammed him! Winkle can't keep hold of the triangle and Pariyar manages to pass to side control!
Pariyar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pariyar trying to control the action but Winkle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pariyar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winkle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pariyar controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pariyar trying to control the position but Winkle is working away.
Winkle is trying to improve his position.
Winkle is trying to control Pariyar's posture but Pariyar avoids it.
Pariyar is looking to take a break and control but Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winkle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krishna Pariyar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winkle is looking to improve his position.
Pariyar is working for a kimura but Winkle is defending it quite comfortably.
Pariyar wants to pass the guard but Winkle is defending well.
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.
Pariyar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pariyar is working for a kimura but Winkle is defending it quite comfortably.
Pariyar wants to take a breather but Winkle is having none of it.
Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pariyar pulls his head out easily.
Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pariyar pulls his head out easily.
Pariyar is looking for a kimura but Winkle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pariyar to get the leverage.
Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winkle is positioning himself well to prevent Pariyar advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pariyar trying to control the action but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Winkle trying to control here.
Winkle wants to get back to full guard.
Pariyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winkle keeps working.
Winkle is defending against the submission attempts here by Pariyar.
Pariyar wants to control but Winkle is keeping him busy.
Winkle is trying to control but Pariyar manages to pass to mount!
Winkle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pariyar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winkle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Winkle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pariyar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pariyar's back!
Winkle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Winkle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pariyar fending off the submission attempt from Winkle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pariyar trying to control the hands but Winkle won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Krishna Pariyar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Pariyar misses.
Winkle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pariyar quickly recovers to half guard.
Pariyar trying to control here.
Winkle is looking for a kimura but Pariyar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winkle to get the leverage.
Winkle prevents Pariyar from improving his position.
Pariyar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winkle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pariyar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pariyar is looking to control Winkle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pariyar avoid being mounted?
Winkle is keen to just control but Pariyar is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle is looking for a kimura but Pariyar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winkle to get the leverage.
Pariyar trying to control here.
Pariyar is staying active underneath Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pariyar sees it coming and defends easily.
Pariyar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winkle pulls his head out easily.
Pariyar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Winkle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Winkle's back!
Pariyar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pariyar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pariyar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Winkle just trying to survive but Pariyar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Pariyar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pariyar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pariyar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Winkle tries to lock up and control but Pariyar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winkle working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Winkle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pariyar is trying to control the position but Winkle postures up.
Krishna Pariyar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winkle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pariyar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pariyar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pariyar!
Winkle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pariyar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pariyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winkle keeps working.
Winkle tries to buck Pariyar off but Pariyar is having none of it.
Pariyar gets to mount! Winkle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pariyar controlling the pace for now.
Winkle is looking to improve his position but Pariyar isn't that keen on the idea.
Pariyar wants to take his opponent's back but Winkle doesn't allow it.
Pariyar content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winkle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
John Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Winkle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krishna Pariyar.
Well Pariyar 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krishna Pariyar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Shadow Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merf Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shadow Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Cherokee War Dance. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Merf Murphy enters the cage!
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Shadow Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merf Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Murphy tries to get set, Shadow Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Murphy manages to avoid the attempt.
Merf Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow Hunter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shadow Hunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murphy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Shadow Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Shadow Hunter's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shadow Hunter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murphy regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow Hunter stops Murphy from standing up.
Murphy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shadow Hunter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murphy pushes Shadow Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Shadow Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shadow Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Shadow Hunter blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Shadow Hunter backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Shadow Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shadow Hunter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shadow Hunter is breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shadow Hunter is looking for a takedown.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shadow Hunter.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Shadow Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Shadow Hunter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've been told by Shadow Hunter's head coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oooooh!!! Murphy has knocked Shadow Hunter down with a huge combo! Murphy steps away and waves a wobbly Shadow Hunter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shadow Hunter is rocked!
It looks like Chief Shadow Hunter has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Shadow Hunter in a clinch.
Oh Shadow Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow Hunter.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Shadow Hunter seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Shadow Hunter is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shadow Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shadow Hunter has hold of one of Murphy's legs. Murphy is fighting the takedown attempt but Shadow Hunter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Murphy wriggles free and stands up.
Murphy rushes Shadow Hunter and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Shadow Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Shadow Hunter has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shadow Hunters head.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Shadow Hunter's head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy tries to work over Shadow Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Shadow Hunter avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Shadow Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow Hunter controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy gets through Shadow Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy works on Shadow Hunter's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Shadow Hunter controls the action.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Shadow Hunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy cracks Shadow Hunter with a nice body shot.
Shadow Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shadow Hunter backwards.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Shadow Hunter controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merf Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Shadow Hunter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
and Murphy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shadow Hunter! He's just covering up as Murphy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merf Murphy!
A very excited looking Merf Murphy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy McBonebrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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172 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quincy McBonebrook!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson moves away from the strike by McBonebrook.
Atkinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBonebrook's coach down at Vegas Campania was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McBonebrook's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBonebrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBonebrook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McBonebrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBonebrook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised McBonebrook's leg. McBonebrook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atkinson moves out of range as McBonebrook strikes.
Atkinson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Atkinson.
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atkinson walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBonebrook takes a swing at Atkinson's ribcage but misses.
McBonebrook tries to clinch up
and Atkinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Atkinson lands.
McBonebrook throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
McBonebrook blocks a head kick by Atkinson.
McBonebrook swings for the body but Atkinson moves out of range.
No joy there for McBonebrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBonebrook lands an overhand right.
McBonebrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McBonebrook.
McBonebrook lands an uppercut.
McBonebrook wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McBonebrook breaks the clinch.
Atkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Atkinson throws a leg kick but McBonebrook checks it.
McBonebrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkinson throws a counter high kick but McBonebrook was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBonebrook misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBonebrook forces Atkinson back against the cage and clinches.
McBonebrook misses with an elbow over the top.
McBonebrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBonebrook is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McBonebrook avoids a wild elbow strike from Atkinson.
McBonebrook gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Atkinson regains guard.
McBonebrook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McBonebrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBonebrook stops Atkinson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBonebrook throws an elbow that misses. Atkinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McBonebrook's guard. Nice move by Atkinson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McBonebrook has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Atkinson has passed into side control.
McBonebrook tries to buck Atkinson off but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Atkinson scores with punches from side control.
Atkinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McBonebrook is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Atkinson grinds an elbow into McBonebrook's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson decides to stand back up.
Atkinson lands with a good body shot.
McBonebrook throws the kick towards the body but Atkinson avoids it.
Atkinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Atkinson.
A thudding body kick lands there by McBonebrook!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBonebrook fakes the leg kick and cracks Atkinson in the body.
McBonebrook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McBonebrook clinches with his opponent.
McBonebrook is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atkinson is defending well.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quincy McBonebrook.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBonebrook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBonebrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quincy McBonebrook will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McBonebrook has Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
McBonebrook with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McBonebrook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow.
Atkinson is looking to break free of the clinch but McBonebrook has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from McBonebrook.
McBonebrook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkinson thows a body kick. McBonebrook tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clayton Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson lands a big head kick that sends McBonebrook tumbling to the mat! Atkinson takes a step backwards and waves McBonebrook back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McBonebrook is rocked!
It looks like Quincy McBonebrook has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBonebrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkinson finish him?
McBonebrook misses with a kick to the body.
Atkinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but McBonebrook just manages to avoid it.
McBonebrook seems to have recovered his senses.
McBonebrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson fakes the leg kick and cracks McBonebrook in the body.
Atkinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBonebrook.
Atkinson lands a big head kick that sends McBonebrook tumbling to the mat! Atkinson takes a step backwards and waves McBonebrook back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Atkinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBonebrook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atkinson scrambles back to his feet.
BOOM! Atkinson lands a beautiful left hook that drops McBonebrook. McBonebrook tries to recover but Atkinson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McBonebrook lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clayton Atkinson!
An out of breath Clayton Atkinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Enkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yung has chosen 陳小春 - 亂世巨星 as his entrance music. Jesse Enkamp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
167 lbs
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161 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Enkamp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enkamp blocks a leg kick.
Yung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enkamp half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yung has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Enkamp is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Enkamp checks a leg kick.
Enkamp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Yung is looking to slow Enkamp down with leg kicks.
Yung tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yung thumps Enkamp with a low kick.
Yung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yung.
Yung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Enkamp. That did some damage!
Yung throws a sloppy head kick and Enkamp moves out of range easily.
Yung throws a head kick that misses
and Enkamp counters with a big head kick but Yung shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Yung.
Yung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as Enkamp blocks the low kick.
Yung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yung misses with a head kick.
Enkamp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Enkamp is out of range.
Enkamp feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Enkamp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yung avoids it.
Yung scores with a leg kick.
Yung misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Yung blocks it.
Yung throws a big shot that misses.
As Yung backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yung misses with a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with a good, hard body kick but Yung shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp checks a low kick from Yung.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yung, as that shot connected.
Yung checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enkamp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yung can pounce on him.
Yung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yung lands a leg kick that knocks Enkamp off balance momentarily.
Yung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Enkamp moves out of range of the leg kick from Yung.
Yung finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yung finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enkamp throws a quick counter head kick but Yung was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enkamp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yung feints and then cracks Enkamp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enkamp down.
Yung thows a leg kick but Enkamp checks it
and Yung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yung tries to score with a low kick but Enkamp moves his leg out of the way.
Enkamp feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Enkamp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yung throws a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with a solid body kick.
We've been told by Enkamp's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yung misses with a leg kick
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Yung is looking to score with low kicks.
Yung motions for Enkamp to come forward. Yung throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Enkamp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Enkamp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung throws a body kick that misses.
Yung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Enkamp's calf.
Enkamp tries to land a front kick but Yung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Enkamp throws out a leg kick but Yung moves out of range and Enkamp only half commits.
Yung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yung finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enkamp moves out of range as Yung throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enkamp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yung.
Yung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Enkamp's calf.
Yung throws out a powerful jab.
Yung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Yung dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yung scoring well with a low kick there.
Enkamp throws a wild body kick that Yung sees coming a mile off.
Yung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Enkamp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yung to score with a decent uppercut.
Yung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Enkamp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yung throws a leg kick but Enkamp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Enkamp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enkamp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yung.
Yung connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enkamp.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yung. That's going to slow Enkamp down.
Yung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yung clobbers Enkamp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yung.
Enkamp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yung. Yung obviously looking to wear him down.
Yung scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yung misses with a head kick.
Yung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yung wants to slow Enkamp down by chopping away at his legs.
As Yung backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yung plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Enkamp is rocked!
Yung drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Enkamp's head, knocking him out cold! Yung is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Yung!
David Yung is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking David Yung 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Killinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank Shamrock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
255 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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21
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tank Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Killinger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Killinger back into the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Killinger.
Shamrock is trying to pull guard but Killinger has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Killinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Killinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Killinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Killinger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Killinger throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Killinger misses the jab.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killinger takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Killinger moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Killinger throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killinger moves away.
Killinger connects with the punch.
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Killinger back into the cage.
Killinger prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Killinger improves position.
Shamrock fails to pull guard.
Killinger lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Killinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Killinger.
Killinger has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Killinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Killinger lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killinger smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Killinger keeps it at a distance.
Killinger throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killinger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamrock on the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick
and Killinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Tank Shamrock's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killinger defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Killinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Killinger there.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Killinger slips the punch.
Killinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Killinger lands a two punch combo.
Killinger throws a big shot that misses.
Killinger avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Killinger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Killinger pushes him off.
Killinger misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Killinger misses.
Shamrock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock catches Killinger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
A head kick from Shamrock lands but Killinger takes it in his stride.
Killinger loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Killinger.
Killinger lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
Tank Shamrock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Killinger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Killinger does it's job there.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Killinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shamrock cracks Killinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Killinger pushes him off.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock cracks Killinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Shamrock has Killinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Killinger misses with some punches.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Killinger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Shamrock to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock jumps guard but Killinger stands there with Shamrock around his waist. Shamrock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock wants to stall.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to stall but Killinger improves his position.
Killinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Killinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Killinger throws a head punch that misses.
Killinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock'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.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Killinger.
Killinger breaks the clinch.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Killinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Killinger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock throws a head kick but Killinger moves out of range.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - Killinger had a free shot at his head there.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killinger throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killinger blocks a jab.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killinger misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Killinger digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killinger is keeping busy.
Killinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeez, Tank Shamrock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Killinger lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Killinger misses with the head strike.
Killinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Killinger lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buster Killinger!
Buster Killinger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze comes to the cage accompanied by Border Patrol - Eek A Mouse. Kruger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter The Spingbok Ninja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Darryl Haze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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243 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Darryl Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze tries to clinch up but Kruger circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruger misses with an uppercut.
Haze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Haze.
Haze pushes Kruger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruger takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruger swings widly with a right hand
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
Kruger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haze takes the fight into the clinch.
Haze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haze throws a head kick that half lands.
Kruger cracks a nice hook into Haze's ribs.
Haze clinches up with Kruger and pushes him back against the cage.
Haze has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
Haze misses with some punches.
Haze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haze.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Haze controls his hands.
Kruger blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze has a couple of punches blocked by Kruger.
A nice left hand lands by Kruger.
Haze misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruger digs a right hand into Haze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haze's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Haze controls the action.
A hook to the body from Kruger.
Haze is breathing heavily.
Kruger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kruger - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Kruger.
A short left from Kruger.
Haze looking to throw knees to the head but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger gets through Haze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruger lands a nice uppercut.
Kruger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Haze wants to break free but Kruger has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger is stalling here.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Kruger.
Kruger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruger tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger lands a right hand.
Kruger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Kruger drops Haze onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Haze is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Haze is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Oh Haze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger pushes Haze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kruger.
Haze seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haze seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kruger can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
Kruger struggles to land a body shot inside as Haze controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Haze taking a breather.
Haze misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land.
I was talking to Haze's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Haze throws a head punch that misses.
Kruger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haze or not.
Haze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruger.
Nice body punch from Kruger - that landed with a thud.
Kruger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Haze is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kruger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruger effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruger clinches up against the cage.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Kruger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazes head.
Kruger lands with a light punch inside.
Haze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haze trying to control the position but instead, Kruger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haze into the cage.
Kruger drops Haze onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Haze is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruger just leaning against Haze, taking a breather.
Kruger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haze's elbow.
Kruger scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haze's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haze misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kruger.
Kruger lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haze taking a breather.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Haze avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Kruger works on Haze's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruger presses Haze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruger tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruger lands a body punch.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kruger.
Kruger lands an uppercut.
Kruger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Haze to his knees! Kruger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Kruger!
A victorious Dustin Kruger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Darryl Haze stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost because I was spat on by a venomous snake on my way to the arena and I had trouble seeing on account of the bright lights in my dressing room. I had blurred vision and numbness in my neck, eyes, arms, and lower torso. No way I would have lost otherwise!'.
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