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T182 Makarenko vs Palelei PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afa Sila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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156 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Afa Sila!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sackett up against the cage.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sackett 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.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sila throws an elbow but misses.
Sila jumps guard but Sackett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila effectively controlling the action here.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Sila blocks nicely.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sackett landing with the ground and pound.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sila trying to control the position here.
Sila is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett with a nice head shot there.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett striking from the bottom here.
Sila stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Sila tries to counter it with a takedown but Sackett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sila blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila has hold of one of Sackett's legs. Sackett is fighting the takedown attempt but Sila gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Sila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sackett trying to strike off his back.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sackett is striking but Sila is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sila trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
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 Logan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Sila drags the fight down to the ground.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Sila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Sila!
Sackett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom.
Sackett is striking from the bottom but Sila uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett wants to get back to full guard but Sila has passed into side control.
Sackett is looking to regain half guard here but Sila keeps moving and retains side control.
Sila wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is trying to get back to half guard.
Sila controlling the position.
Sackett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sila controlling from the full mount.
Sackett is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sila landing shots from mount.
Sila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sackett is looking to get to half guard.
Sila landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Sila controlling his opponent.
Sackett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sila holds on and takes a little breather.
Sila trying to control the position.
Sila throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett throws a strike but Sila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is striking off his back. Sila thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sackett sees it coming and defends easily.
Sackett missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sila seems content to control.
Sila tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sackett controls his leg.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett punching from the bottom.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Sila there.
Sila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sackett scores with a few weak punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila slips a nice elbow through Sackett's hands, connecting with Sackett's forehead.
Sackett strikes from the bottom but Sila uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sila blocks the strikes from Sackett.
Sila wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett tries to bench press Sila off him but Sila keeps the position.
Sackett is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sackett throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sila wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Sila slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Sackett.
A nice elbow there by Sila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sila scores with a hook.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sackett has Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila goes for a takedown attempt but Sackett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sila drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sackett defends it well.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Sila scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sackett pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett rushes Sila and presses him up against the cage.
Sila successfully pulls guard.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sackett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sila is on top in guard.
Sila looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom.
Sackett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sila controls the pace.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sackett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sila is stalling in the full guard.
Sila distracts Sackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sila stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Sila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sackett darts in trying to clinch
and Sila counters with a shoot takedown. Sackett fights it but they end up in guard.
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Sila any problems.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sila wanted to stand there but Sackett had control of the position.
Sackett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sila 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!
A relieved looking Afa Sila 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Love-Hate Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Remy Bon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Love-Hate Powell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell avoids the head kick by Bon.
Bon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powell's calf.
Bon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Powell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Bon.
Powell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Jab from Powell.
Bon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bon throws a leg kick but Powell checks it.
Bon throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Powell misses.
Bon thows a leg kick but Powell checks it
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bon looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Bon looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Powell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Bon.
Powell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bon keeps Powell at a distance using the push kick.
Powell feints and then cracks Bon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bon down.
Powell throws a leg kick which misses Bon's front leg but catches the back leg as Bon tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon scores with a jab to the body.
Powell checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powell! But no joy.
Powell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Remy Bon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bon moves away.
Powell checks a leg kick.
Bon slips a straight right by Powell.
Crunch! Powell slams his shin into Bon's torso.
Powell avoids the body shot from Bon.
Bon lands a big head kick that sends Powell tumbling to the mat! Bon takes a step backwards and waves Powell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Bon misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bon clobbers Powell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Powell misses.
Bon misses with a jab to the body
and Powell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Powell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bon throws out a loose jab but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Bon as Powell shoots in.
Bon misses with a head kick.
Bon lands with a kick to the temple. Powell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Bon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Powell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Bon.
Bon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powell fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Bon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bon misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Powell misses.
Bon throws a leg kick
and Powell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bon keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powell postures up in Bon's guard and throws a big left but Bon blocks it.
Powell stops Bon from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bon is retaining full guard.
Bon is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bon tried to score with a low kick but Powell checks it.
A cross from Bon lands.
Powell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Powell checks a low kick from Bon.
Powell misses with a hook to the body
and Bon counters with a nice uppercut.
Powell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bon's half guard.
Powell wants to pass to mount but Bon is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell trying to mount his opponent but Bon defends it.
Powell throwing shots but Bon is blocking nicely.
Powell working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bon wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?
Powell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Powell manages to move to mount!
Bon bucks up and throws Powell to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Bon throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell sizes up Bon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Bon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bon throws a head kick that misses.
Powell dives in and grabs Bon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bon pushes down on Powell's head and hops out.
Bon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Bon wants to get back to his feet.
Powell is pressing down on Bon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bon is holding on for now.
Powell winds up and cracks Bon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bon pushes Powell off looking to stand but Powell dives back in and keeps control.
Powell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bon keeps working.
Powell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bon defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love-Hate Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Love-Hate Powell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bon throws a head kick that misses.
Bon throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
A jab from Bon misses.
Bon throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
Bon lands with an overhand left.
Powell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bon. That one must have hurt.
Some wild striking there from Bon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon throws a head kick that misses.
Powell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Bon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Bon. No joy for Powell on that attempt.
Bon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bon at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Powell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bon doesn't seem phased though.
Bon throws a leg kick but Powell moved away.
Powell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powell.
Bon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Bon settles back down.
Bon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon wants to slow Powell down by chopping away at his legs.
Bon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bon.
Bon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powell shoots in but Bon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Remy Bon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Love-Hate Powell.
Powell slips a jab from Bon.
Bon lands a two punch combo.
Remy Bon is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bon gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Powell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bon breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell looking to score a takedown here. Bon is defending well but Powell drives through and ends up in Bon's guard.
Bon pushes Powell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Powell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bon. That's going to slow Powell down.
Powell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Powell tries to clinch up but Bon circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bon throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bon.
Powell tries to clinch there but Bon circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bon wants to land a leg kick but Powell is out of range.
Bon throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powell checks a leg kick.
Powell pushes Bon up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell wants to stall.
Bon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Powell trying to control the position but instead, Bon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powell into the cage.
Bon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Powell or perhaps it was just good defense by Bon, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Bon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Bon!
A less than humble Remy Bon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
169 lbs
21 - 16 - 2 |
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35
165 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Brown avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson gets the takedown into side control.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown!
Robinson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brown because Robinson loaded up on that one.
Robinson lands a couple of good shots and Brown has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Robinson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown tries to break free.
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robinson.
Brown breaks Robinson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Robinson cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Robinson regains half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robinson is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson 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.
Brown is rocked!
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Robinson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Robinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Robinson moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Robinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Timothy Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Brown tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson avoids it this time.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Robinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Brown.
Robinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robinson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Robinson blocks the low kick.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robinson tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brown misses the jab.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown connects with a right hand. Robinson shakes it off.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson scores with a body shot.
Brown rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Robinson works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Robinson.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Brown prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown'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.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown stalling.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Brown!
After winning the bout, Daniel Brown 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard comes to the cage accompanied by You All Everybody. Super Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
252 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
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33
245 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Shephard with that takedown attempt.
Shephard shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shephard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shephard pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Shephard misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shephard.
Shephard misses with some punches.
Shephard prevents a body shot from Man.
A short right from Man.
Man turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Man manages to end up in side control.
Man working the ground and pound.
Shephard struggling a bit here.
Man lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man trying to control the position but Shephard is working away.
Shephard is being controlled here.
Shephard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man controlling the position from side mount.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Man slows the pace down.
Man landing a few strikes.
Man takes a little break here. Shephard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Man trying to control the position but Shephard is working away.
Shephard is trying to improve his position.
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.
Shephard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Man's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Man is pressing down on Shephard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shephard is holding on for now.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Shephard wants to get back to full guard.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Shephard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shephard is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shephard wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shephard wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Shephard.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shephard's elbow.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Shephard controls his hands.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Shephard lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shephard throws a head punch that misses.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jack Shephard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
Man wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man blocking some punches.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Shephard avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Shephard throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Shephard controls the action.
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!
Shephard misses with some punches.
Man has Shephard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shephard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Man.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shephard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shephard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man dominated that round.
That's time! Shephard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shephard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Shephard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shephard checks a leg kick.
Shephard is looking to counter punch.
Shephard blocks a head kick by Man.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Shephard looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man works the jab nicely.
Shephard staying out of range there.
Shephard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shephard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shephard sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shephard trying to control from the bottom.
Shephard is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man passes Shephard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Man seems content to control.
Man trying to control from half guard but Shephard is working away.
Shephard wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Shephard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shephard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shephard, not yet.
Shephard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Man distracts Shephard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man trying to control but Shephard is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Shephard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Shephard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shephard seems keen to control Man's posture.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shephard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Shephard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shephard looking for subs off his back but Man has passed one foot through into half guard.
Man not doing much here.
My spies in Montreal Elite Gym inform me that Man has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man working Shephard over with strikes.
Shephard is trying to control but Man passes into side control!
Man is chipping away with strikes.
Shephard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Man controlling the position from side mount.
Man lands an elbow.
Man scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shephard tries to improve position but can't.
Man wants to control but Shephard is keeping him busy.
Shephard sneaks back into half guard.
Shephard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shephard has a hand on Man's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Man takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Man lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is landing with some decent strikes but Shephard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shephard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shephard wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Man.
Man tries to land a front kick but Shephard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Shephard.
Shephard moves out of range as Man strikes.
Shephard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Shephard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Man moves into the clinch.
Jack Shephard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shephard misses with a punch to the body.
Shephard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A short uppercut from Shephard.
Man is working Shephard over against the cage.
Man works on Shephard's body with a couple of short punches.
Man lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shephard prevents a body shot from Man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man is working Shephard over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard blocks a body shot from Man.
Shephard misses with some punches.
Shephard blocks a body shot from Man.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shephard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Shephard controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Shephard fails to land.
Shephard misses with some punches.
Man is working for takedown but Shephard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Man gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Shephard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shephard looking for submissions off his back.
Shephard tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Shephard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jack Shephard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man slips a nice elbow through Shephard's hands, connecting with Shephard's forehead.
Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shephard is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shephard avoid being mounted?
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shephard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shephard is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Shephard's temple.
Man controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard wants to get back to full guard but Man has passed into side control.
Shephard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shephard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is looking for a sweep. Shephard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man is trying is best to control the position here.
Shephard is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Shephard looks to land a strike but Man avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Shephard from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shephard is not content to let Man control the position.
Shephard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Man is pressing down on Shephard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shephard is holding on for now.
Shephard wants to get back to full guard.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Man!
A victorious Super Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uber Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Eerkilaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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291 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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Uber Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Toni Eerkilaa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Eerkilaa misses its intended target.
Eerkilaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Eerkilaa cracks Dream with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Eerkilaa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dream swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dream throws a leg kick which misses Eerkilaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Eerkilaa tries to avoid it.
Dream uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eerkilaa misses with a straight left.
Eerkilaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dream counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eerkilaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dream.
Nice defenses there by Dream.
A telegraphed right hand from Eerkilaa misses the target.
Eerkilaa misses with a hook. Dream ducked under it nicely.
Eerkilaa throws a hook but Dream blocks it.
Dream scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eerkilaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Eerkilaa throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dream to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dream drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eerkilaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dream was well out of range. Poor timing from Eerkilaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eerkilaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eerkilaa misses with an uppercut.
Toni Eerkilaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Dream.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Eerkilaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eerkilaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eerkilaa throws a hook to the side of Dream's head but Dream sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eerkilaa misses with a left hand
and Dream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dream misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eerkilaa throws a hook to the side of Dream's head but Dream sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eerkilaa missing with a left hand there. Dream was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eerkilaa looks to land a right hand but Dream moved out of range.
Dream is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa scores with a nice head shot.
Eerkilaa 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.
A lazy left from Eerkilaa finds it's target.
Eerkilaa thumps Dream with a low kick.
Dream lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dream drives through and clinches with Eerkilaa against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eerkilaa misses with the head strike.
Dream scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Dream - that landed with a thud.
Dream is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dream as Eerkilaa tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eerkilaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eerkilaa looks winded!
Eerkilaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eerkilaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream lands with a light punch inside.
Dream scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream avoiding damage.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eerkilaa's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eerkilaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa lands an elbow inside.
Dream tries a body shot but Eerkilaa blocks it.
Eerkilaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dream tries to stall but Eerkilaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eerkilaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dream controls his hands.
Eerkilaa lands an elbow just above Dream 's eye.
Eerkilaa tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eerkilaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Eerkilaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream gets through Eerkilaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dream blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream slows down the pace here.
Dream misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eerkilaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Eerkilaa.
Dream looks to score with a jab to the body but Eerkilaa is just out of range.
Dream steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eerkilaa.
A little feinted left hand from Dream on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eerkilaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eerkilaa throws out a powerful jab.
Eerkilaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Eerkilaa tries to bum rush Dream with a series of wild strikes but Dream uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eerkilaa misses with the combination.
Dream takes a swing at Eerkilaa's ribcage but misses.
Dream lands a lovely overhand right.
Eerkilaa ducks under a wild hook from Dream.
A right-left combo lands from Eerkilaa.
Some wild striking there from Eerkilaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toni Eerkilaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eerkilaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eerkilaa is looking to slow Dream down with leg kicks.
Dream blocks a jab.
Dream takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dream throws a body punch but Eerkilaa moves out of range.
Eerkilaa throws a big shot that misses.
Dream defending well as Eerkilaa loads up on a big left hand.
Dream tries to clinch but Eerkilaa moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Eerkilaa.
Dream cracks Eerkilaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dream misses the body punch
and Eerkilaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eerkilaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eerkilaa throws an off balance right hand
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dream loads up on a big right hand but Eerkilaa slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eerkilaa walks into a stiff left hand from Dream.
Eerkilaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Toni Eerkilaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream wants to clinch up but Eerkilaa keeps it at a distance.
Eerkilaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dream jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eerkilaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Eerkilaa throws a shot from downtown. Dream moves away and avoids it.
Eerkilaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dream throws out the jab.
Dream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eerkilaa! But no joy.
Dream ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eerkilaa throws the left hand but Dream avoids the punch easily.
Dream appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dream throws a lazy right hand but Eerkilaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dream clinches up with Eerkilaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eerkilaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Dream leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eerkilaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eerkilaa.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Eerkilaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eerkilaa can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eerkilaa's elbow.
Dream blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eerkilaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Eerkilaa blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eerkilaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eerkilaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eerkilaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream struggles to land a body shot inside as Eerkilaa controls his hands.
Eerkilaa lands an elbow that stopped Dream in his tracks for a moment.
Dream makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Eerkilaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eerkilaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dream controls his hands.
Dream just leaning against Eerkilaa, taking a breather.
Eerkilaa has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eerkilaa.
Dream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eerkilaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eerkilaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eerkilaa has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.
Eerkilaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Dream on the inside.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dream dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dream blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa lands a nice uppercut.
Eerkilaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eerkilaa tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eerkilaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream pushes Eerkilaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dream tries to stall but Eerkilaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dream wants to stall.
Eerkilaa pushes Dream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eerkilaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eerkilaa throws an elbow but misses.
Eerkilaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eerkilaa's elbow.
Dream is looking to control Eerkilaa's arms but Eerkilaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dream has his back to the cage.
Dream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dream.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toni Eerkilaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dream avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eerkilaa misses with a wild body shot.
Eerkilaa throws a hook but Dream avoids it easily.
Eerkilaa looks to land a left hand but Dream moved out of range nicely.
Dream misses with a straight left.
Dream tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eerkilaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eerkilaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eerkilaa throws a lazy right hand but Dream sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eerkilaa throws a big shot that misses.
Dream thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dream avoids the body shot from Eerkilaa.
Dream moves away from the strike by Eerkilaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream cracks a nice hook into Eerkilaa's ribs.
Eerkilaa connects with a right hand. Dream shakes it off.
Eerkilaa throws the left hand but Dream avoids the punch easily.
Eerkilaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dream counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eerkilaa's knee momentarily.
Dream avoids the body shot from Eerkilaa.
Dream takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eerkilaa on the side of the head.
Dream ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eerkilaa moves away.
Eerkilaa throws out a loose jab but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eerkilaa throws an overhand right that lands on Dream's shoulder, as Dream tries to avoid the shot.
Eerkilaa moves out of range of the body kick from Dream.
Dream's corner calls for a 1-2. Dream obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eerkilaa misses with a double jab.
Eerkilaa cracks Dream with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eerkilaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dream is looking to clinch.
Dream ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dream connects with a body shot.
Eerkilaa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Eerkilaa misses.
Eerkilaa misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Dream.
Dream is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream scores with a hook to the body. Eerkilaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eerkilaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dream tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eerkilaa misses with a wild combination.
Eerkilaa moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Dream finds it's way through Eerkilaa's defenses.
Dream scores with a hook.
Dream fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dream tries to clinch up but Eerkilaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Dream finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dream throws a shot from downtown. Eerkilaa moves away and avoids it.
Eerkilaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dream fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eerkilaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dream connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dream misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dream.
Dream ducks under a wild hook from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa works Dream's body with a nice hook.
Dream lands with a good body shot.
Dream connects with a body shot that sends Eerkilaa's belly button to the back.
Toni Eerkilaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dream throws a lazy right hand but Eerkilaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Eerkilaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eerkilaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dream was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good shot there by Dream.
Eerkilaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dream feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eerkilaa's calf.
Eerkilaa takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dream!
Eerkilaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dream.
Dream jabs at Eerkilaa's body.
Dream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eerkilaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eerkilaa swings widly with a right hand
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Eerkilaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dream throws out a loose jab but Eerkilaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eerkilaa throws an off balance right hand
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Dream.
Dream misses the jab.
Dream throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dream throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eerkilaa.
Uber Dream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uber Dream showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eerkilaa 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Eerkilaa!
Toni Eerkilaa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jutta Hanolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Corll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Corll's choice of entrance music: South Texas Death Ride. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jutta Hanolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanolla connects with a right hand. Corll shakes it off.
Hanolla takes a swing at Corll's ribcage but misses.
Hanolla connects with the punch.
Hanolla throws a shot from downtown. Corll moves away and avoids it.
Corll's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanolla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corll scrambles back to his feet.
Hanolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Corll.
Corll moves out of range of the body kick from Hanolla.
Hanolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corll feints the counter takedown.
Hanolla throws a solid leg kick but Corll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanolla.
Corll drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanolla defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corll is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheers as Hanolla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Corll doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from Hanolla tenderised Corll's leg. Corll is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Corll has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hanolla throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanolla scores with a push kick.
Corll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanolla.
Corll throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Hanolla.
Jutta Hanolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanolla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanolla throws a looping overhand right but Corll ducks down to avoid it.
Corll is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Corll tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanolla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanolla.
Hanolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanolla misses with a looping right.
And Corll tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanolla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanolla tries to land a body kick
and Corll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jutta Hanolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanolla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hanolla throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corll counters with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Corll checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanolla - that will leave a mark!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanolla!
Hanolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corll shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hanolla's guard.
Corll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corll tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanolla is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corll throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanolla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corll throws a strike but Hanolla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hanolla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hanolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Corll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanolla seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corll is looking to stand up but Hanolla isn't so interested in that idea.
Corll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanolla is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jutta Hanolla 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanolla. Corll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corll tries a quick counter leg kick but Hanolla is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Hanolla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanolla.
Corll misses with a straight left.
Hanolla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanolla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corll drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanolla defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanolla misses the target.
Hanolla misses the shot to the body.
Hanolla throws a solid leg kick but Corll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corll can do to turn this around?
Corll misses with a body kick.
Hanolla fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corll is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corll! But no joy.
Hanolla scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanolla.
Corll is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Hanolla misses
and Corll counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanolla keeping moving, preventing Corll from controlling successfully.
Corll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanolla is keeping the position for now.
Corll throwing strikes but missing.
Hanolla is pulling down on Corll's head to control his posture.
Corll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corll has managed to get both his arms back between Hanolla's legs - danger averted.
Corll trying to move into half guard but instead Hanolla has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanolla controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Corll is retaining full guard.
Corll trying to control the position here.
Hanolla wants to get up but he can't break Corll's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Corll keeping moving, preventing Hanolla from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hanolla tries to stand but Corll is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jutta Hanolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Corll throws a right and a left that Hanolla avoids nicely.
Hanolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corll moves away.
Corll is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanolla throws a low kick, looking for Corll's leg but Corll calmly moves out of range.
Corll is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanolla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Corll keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jutta Hanolla dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanolla, right into the meat.
Hanolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corll shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Corll showed some decent athleticism there.
Corll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanolla's head.
Corll lands with a punch from half guard.
Hanolla is not content to let Corll control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll drops an elbow to the side of Hanolla's head.
Corll working Hanolla over with strikes.
Corll sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanolla defending well though.
Dean Corll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll wants to pass to mount but Hanolla is defending the position.
Hanolla controlling the position well.
Corll wants to free his trapped foot but Hanolla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corll landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanolla's head.
Hanolla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corll is nestled in close to Hanolla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Corll trying to control the action but Hanolla is working from the bottom.
Corll throwing shots but Hanolla is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Corll throwing shots but Hanolla is blocking nicely.
Hanolla is not content to let Corll control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Corll winds up and cracks Hanolla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Corll controlling the pace.
Corll is just content to waste time from the top position. Hanolla takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Corll is working Hanolla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Corll keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corll with the counter takedown but Hanolla avoids it easily.
Hanolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corll with the counter takedown but Hanolla avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanolla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Hanolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Hanolla slams his shin into Corll's torso.
Hanolla tries to land a front kick but Corll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Corll tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanolla pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hanolla misses with a hook. Corll ducked under it nicely.
Corll throws a fast counter high kick but Hanolla manages to duck under it in time.
Hanolla throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corll! But no joy.
Hanolla lands a slapping body shot.
Hanolla cracks a nice hook into Corll's ribs.
Hanolla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jutta Hanolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanolla is looking to slow Corll down with leg kicks.
Corll avoids the body shot from Hanolla.
Hanolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corll's sensitive parts.
Corll takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanolla.
Corll throws an overhand right that lands on Hanolla's shoulder, as Hanolla tries to avoid the shot.
Hanolla misses with a hook.
Corll looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corll has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hanolla.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanolla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corll.
Hanolla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jutta Hanolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanolla, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jutta Hanolla!
A very excited looking Jutta Hanolla 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Juravlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
278 lbs
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36
240 lbs
26 - 12 - 0 |
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Juravlev!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson slips a straight right by Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a hook to the body
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Jab from Patterson.
Patterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juravlev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Juravlev cracks Patterson with an open hand slap.
Juravlev throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Juravlev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juravlev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson misses with a jab to the body
and Juravlev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev throws a lazy uppercut
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juravlev clobbers Patterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Patterson, right into the meat.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson misses with a jab to the body
letting Juravlev counter with a right hand.
Patterson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Juravlev eats them both and turns towards Patterson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Juravlev throws the left hand but Patterson avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Patterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juravlev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
Patterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Patterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juravlev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson throws a lazy body kick
and Juravlev counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Juravlev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juravlev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Juravlev misses with a left hand
and Juravlev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Alexey Juravlev's cut even more.
Patterson scores with a nice right hand.
Juravlev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Patterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juravlev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Patterson counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Patterson, right into the meat.
Juravlev throws a combination that misses
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Juravlev misses with a right hand
and Patterson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Patterson staying out of range there.
Juravlev misses with a two punch combination.
Juravlev looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Patterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Juravlev misses.
Patterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Juravlev coming out on top.
Patterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juravlev misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Patterson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Patterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Juravlev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juravlev throws a hook but Patterson blocks it.
Patterson throws a big counter combination but Juravlev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Juravlev scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Juravlev misses with a two punch combination.
Juravlev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patterson's hands.
Juravlev throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
Patterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juravlev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patterson jabs at Juravlev's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Patterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juravlev throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juravlev moves to clinch but Patterson breaks away
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Juravlev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Juravlev is just out of range.
Patterson takes a swing at Juravlev's ribcage but misses.
Juravlev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Patterson misses.
Patterson scores with a jab.
The cut above Alexey Juravlev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Juravlev throws a sloppy body shot
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Juravlev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Patterson.
Alexey Juravlev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Patterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juravlev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juravlev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Juravlev backs away, Patterson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
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 Floyd Patterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev'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.
Juravlev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juravlev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juravlev jabs at Patterson's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Juravlev misses the target.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Juravlev.
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Juravlev misses with a wild combination.
Patterson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Juravlev just manages to avoid it.
Juravlev throws out a loose jab but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juravlev throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson swings for the body but Juravlev moves out of range.
Juravlev avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Juravlev just misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juravlev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Juravlev.
Patterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juravlev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Juravlev.
Juravlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juravlev blocks a leg kick.
Juravlev 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.
Patterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Patterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juravlev misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Patterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juravlev throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a wild body shot.
Juravlev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson drops Juravlev with a beautiful combination! Juravlev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Patterson is looking for the KO!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexey Juravlev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Floyd Patterson!
Our winner, Floyd Patterson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borg Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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35
246 lbs
27 - 8 - 1 |
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278 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
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Bunting!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunting looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Bunting loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove Jr throws a front kick that sends Bunting stumbling back into the cage.
Bunting looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Bunting pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangrove Jr is out of range and Bunting settles back down.
Bunting throws the left hand but Mangrove Jr avoids the punch easily.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bunting fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Bunting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove Jr throws out a loose jab but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangrove Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangrove Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunting moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunting thuds a left hand into Mangrove Jr's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunting lands a jab to the nose.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr blocks a leg kick.
Bunting scores with a nice right hand.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove Jr slips the punch.
Mangrove Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab from Bunting.
Bunting fakes the leg kick and cracks Mangrove Jr in the body.
Bunting throws a low kick, looking for Mangrove Jr's leg but Mangrove Jr calmly moves out of range.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunting scores with a nice body kick.
Bunting looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunting swinging wildly here.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mangrove Jr.
Bunting misses the jab.
Bunting staying out of range there.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Bunting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunting pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bunting counters with an outside leg kick.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bunting misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Bunting moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but Bunting is having none of it.
Bunting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bunting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangrove Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Bunting looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Bunting avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr avoids the head kick by Bunting.
Bunting throws an overhand right that lands on Mangrove Jr's shoulder, as Mangrove Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bunting manages to circle out of the way.
Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Bunting with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Mangrove Jr does it's job there.
Mangrove Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab to Bunting's midsection.
Bunting lands with a hook. Mangrove Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangrove Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunting gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bunting misses with a double jab
and Mangrove Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Bunting can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Mangrove Jr lands with a right to the head.
Bunting misses with the head strike.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunting's elbow.
Bunting misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunting lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round.
That's time! Mangrove Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses.
As Bunting tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunting manages to avoid the attempt.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Mangrove Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Mangrove Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some wild striking there from Mangrove Jr.
Bunting lands an overhand right.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Bunting sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bunting does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses.
Bunting lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target.
Bunting throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been told by Mangrove Jr's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Bunting blocks the leg kick.
Bunting moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunting swats away the attempt to clinch by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch lands to the side of Mangrove Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
As Bunting tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunting manages to avoid the attempt.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunting's sensitive parts.
Bunting misses with a hook. Mangrove Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bunting feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangrove Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily.
Bunting has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunting throws a head kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Bunting throws a push kick but Mangrove Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bunting throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily.
Bunting misses with the combination.
Mangrove Jr lands with an overhand left.
Mangrove Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bunting will feel that in the morning.
Bunting blocks a leg kick.
Bunting avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Bunting misses with a looping right.
Mangrove Jr checks a low kick from Bunting.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove Jr. Bunting shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr stuns Bunting with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bunting throws a jab when Mangrove Jr was well out of range.
Bunting tries to work over Mangrove Jr's front leg with a kick but Mangrove Jr checks it.
Mangrove Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bunting if he has to take too many more of those.
Mangrove Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Bunting sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunting.
Mangrove Jr dodges the punch combination from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr is looking to slow Bunting down with leg kicks.
Bunting takes one to the chin there.
Bunting swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr cracks a nice hook into Bunting's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting misses the jab.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Bunting and move into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws out a leg kick but Bunting moves out of range and Mangrove Jr only half commits.
Bunting takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr with a hook.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab. Bunting acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Mangrove Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bunting takes a step back to recover.
Bunting is breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Borg Bunting seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bunting looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mangrove Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr rushes Bunting and presses him up against the cage.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunting working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting.
Bunting has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr is leaning against Bunting and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunting takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bunting softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunting controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Bunting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bunting controls the action.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunting's elbow.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunting blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bunting pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Bunting.
Bunting breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Bunting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance but Bunting moves to the side
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook. Bunting ducked under it nicely.
As Mangrove Jr backs off Bunting throws a huge counter combo but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it all.
Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting.
Bunting lands with a good body shot.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Bunting is leaning against Mangrove Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Bunting misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
Bunting jabs Mangrove Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting connects with a nice looking jab.
Mangrove Jr moves to clinch but Bunting breaks away
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick but Bunting checks it.
Bunting misses with an uppercut. Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr wants to land a leg kick but Bunting is out of range.
Bunting's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bunting looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bunting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Nice defenses there by Mangrove Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
Bunting blocks the body kick.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting blocks the body kick.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Bunting loads up on a big left hand.
Bunting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Bunting's ribs.
Bunting gets tackled into the cage by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr maintains the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bunting lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 Tevin Mangrove Jr.
I think Mangrove Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
Tevin Mangrove Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pun - Brave in The Heart. This should be fireworks!
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rubin defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Rubin down.
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rubin's head.
Rubin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rubin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rubin slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar throws a chopping leg kick but Rubin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rubin connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Rubin.
Rubin lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Escobar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubin.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rubin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Rubin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubin lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rubin misses with a hook
and Escobar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rubin's knee momentarily.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Rubin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Rubin counters with a left hand that sends Escobar to the canvas!
Escobar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Escobar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubin gets to his feet and stands over Escobar, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Escobar felt that one! Rubin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Escobar from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
After winning the bout, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Pablo Escobar was interviewed post fight and said 'Stay classy!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soa Palelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soa Palelei!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palelei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko avoids a kick to the body.
Palelei closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Makarenko's guard.
Makarenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Makarenko misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palelei darts in looking for a takedown but Makarenko gets double underhooks and turns Palelei into the cage.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Palelei's head back.
Palelei misses with a takedown attempt
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyril Makarenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soa Palelei.
A head kick by Makarenko misses
and Palelei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Palelei with that takedown attempt.
Makarenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei fails with the takedown
and Makarenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makarenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Palelei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palelei gets a double leg takedown into Makarenko's guard.
Makarenko keeping moving, preventing Palelei from controlling successfully.
Makarenko trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palelei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palelei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Makarenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Makarenko won't allow Palelei to sweep him here.
Makarenko wants to pass the guard but Palelei is keeping the position.
Makarenko controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palelei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarenko is one step ahead there.
Makarenko content to stall in guard here.
Palelei keeping full guard, as Makarenko tries to pass.
Palelei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palelei keeps trying to improve his position.
Palelei pulls Makarenko in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Makarenko.
Palelei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makarenko avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palelei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makarenko defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palelei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makarenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Palelei scores with a nice head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Makarenko as Palelei shoots in.
Palelei has his takedown stuffed
and Makarenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cyril Makarenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soa Palelei.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Palelei moves out of range.
Palelei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makarenko.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Makarenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palelei shoots and misses
and Makarenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Palelei shoots and misses
and Makarenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Palelei! Makarenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Palelei to his feet! Palelei is in big trouble!
Palelei is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palelei goes for a double leg but Makarenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makarenko continues to drive forward.
As Palelei tries to get set, Makarenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Palelei manages to avoid the attempt.
Palelei is still on wobbly legs! Can Makarenko finish him?
Palelei is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Makarenko throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Palelei is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Cyril Makarenko 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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