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CEC 516 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Dominiguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sata has chosen Onward to Victory! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cruz Dominiguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiro Sata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sata rushes Dominiguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Sata on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominiguez.
Dominiguez'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.
Come on Sata - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dominiguez misses with the head strike.
Sata displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dominiguez up against the cage.
Dominiguez blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominiguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sata blocks an uppercut.
Dominiguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sata manages to break the clinch.
Sata punishes Dominiguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sata jabs Dominiguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata throws out a loose jab but Dominiguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Dominiguez.
Sata is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sata. Dominiguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominiguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sata momentarily.
Sata is still on wobbly legs! Can Dominiguez finish him?
Dominiguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sata, pushing him back against the cage.
Sata is trying to push Dominiguez away but Dominiguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sata fails to pull guard.
Dominiguez lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominiguez.
Dominiguez blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Dominiguez.
Dominiguez throws a head punch that misses.
Dominiguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dominiguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sata seems to have recovered his senses.
Sata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sata misses with a jab, cross combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sata has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dominiguez looks to land a right hand but Sata moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominiguez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dominiguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Dominiguez slips under a jab from Sata.
Dominiguez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dominiguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dominiguez works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Dominiguez.
Sata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dominiguez on the side of the head.
Dominiguez throws a hook to the side of Sata's head but Sata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dominiguez blocks a jab.
Dominiguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sata.
Sata avoids the head kick by Dominiguez.
Sata misses with a straight right.
Dominiguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sata.
Dominiguez swings for the body but Sata moves out of range.
Sata tries to bum rush Dominiguez with a series of wild strikes but Dominiguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sata blocks the leg kick.
Sata misses with a takedown attempt - Dominiguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz Dominiguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Dominiguez misses with a body kick.
Dominiguez knocks Sata to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sata wants to control but Dominiguez postures up.
Dominiguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sata rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dominiguez's guard! Nice work there by Sata!
Sata trying to control but Dominiguez is working from the bottom.
Sata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominiguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sata has managed to get both his arms back between Dominiguez's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata with a nice head shot there.
Sata is pushing down on Dominiguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominiguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sata tries to pass to full mount but Dominiguez defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sata is trying to control. Dominiguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominiguez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dominiguez misses the shot to the body.
Dominiguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dominiguez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dominiguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sata closes the distance and pushes Dominiguez back into the cage.
Dominiguez misses with the head strike.
Dominiguez working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Dominiguez 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.
Dominiguez throws a leg kick which misses Sata's front leg but catches the back leg as Sata tries to avoid it.
Sata lands a nice looking body shot.
Sata has managed to clinch.
Dominiguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominiguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sata can do to turn this around?
Sata tries to pull guard but Dominiguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Sata drops back down to his feet.
Dominiguez misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sata.
Sata misses with the head strike.
Dominiguez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sata is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dominiguez to the mat. Dominiguez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sata looking to pass the guard.
Dominiguez working for a triangle but Sata defends it easily.
Sata won't allow Dominiguez to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dominiguez's head.
Dominiguez wants to stand but Sata is controlling the position.
Dominiguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sata is aware though and is defending well.
Sata wants to control from the top but Dominiguez keeps moving.
Dominiguez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Dominiguez.
Dominiguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sata.
Dominiguez throws an off balance right hand
and Sata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dominiguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dominiguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dominiguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sata throws a hard body shot but it just 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!
Dominiguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sata throws the left hand but Dominiguez avoids the punch easily.
Akiro Sata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sata cracks Dominiguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dominiguez misses with a body shot.
Dominiguez lands an overhand right.
Sata takes a swing at Dominiguez's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Dominiguez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominiguez throws a sloppy head kick and Sata moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Dominiguez.
Sata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sata with a poor takedown
and Dominiguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata slips under a jab.
Sata misses with a looping right.
Dominiguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dominiguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Sata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dominiguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dominiguez sprawls well. Dominiguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sata gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz Dominiguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Sata closes the distance and pushes Dominiguez back into the cage.
Dominiguez lands a left hand.
Dominiguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dominiguez after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata working aggressively here.
Dominiguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sata.
Sata misses with a punch on the inside.
Sata wants to take the fight to the mat but Dominiguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dominiguez is pressed up against the cage. Sata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dominiguez down to the mat. Dominiguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dominiguez walks into a left hand.
Dominiguez lands a slapping body shot.
Dominiguez knocks Sata to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominiguez taking a breather here.
Dominiguez decides to stand back up. Dominiguez steps back and let's Sata get back to his feet.
Dominiguez scores with a hook to the body. Sata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dominiguez steps in with a hook that catches Sata right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dominiguez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sata looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cruz Dominiguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeti Rostedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Rattlesnake. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rostedt's choice of entrance music: Silent Running. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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208 lbs
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213 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeti Rostedt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rostedt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Rostedt's shoulder, as Rostedt tries to avoid the shot.
Rostedt connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Rostedt lands a head shot.
Rostedt cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rostedt is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Rostedt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dall eats them both and turns towards Rostedt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rostedt misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a thumping low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rostedt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rostedt.
Nice defenses there by Rostedt.
Rostedt clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rostedt's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rostedt.
Rostedt lands with a right to the head.
Rostedt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rostedt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dall tries to stall but Rostedt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rostedt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rostedt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Rostedt.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rostedt ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rostedt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Rostedt.
Rostedt scores with the left hand. Dall knows he should have avoided that one.
Rostedt throws out a powerful jab.
Dall is rocked!
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rostedt lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Dall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hyryx Dall's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Rostedt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Rostedt.
Rostedt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall seems to have got his legs back now.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostedt lands with a right that hurts Dall. Dall looks to clinch but Rostedt throws a short knee that drops Dall. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jeti Rostedt!
Jeti Rostedt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malik Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roko Tiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiili has chosen Antti Railio - Halla ja etelätuuli as his entrance music. Roko Tiili told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Roko Tiili!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiili steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones wants to clinch.
Tiili has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Tiili as Jones shoots in.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Tiili misses the jab.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiili.
Tiili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tiili manages to circle out of the way.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiili takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiili scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiili wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiili is still trying to improve position.
Tiili with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones has his hands on Tiili's head, controlling the position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiili throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili preventing the sweep.
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.
Tiili throwing strikes but missing.
Jones managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiili working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tiili from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to bum rush Tiili with a series of wild strikes but Tiili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tiili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tiili moves away and avoids it.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiili finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Tiili is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a double leg but Tiili avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiili continues to drive forward.
Tiili tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Tiili looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Tiili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Tiili avoids it easily.
Tiili closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Tiili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiili lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Tiili blocks a body shot from Jones.
Tiili blocking some punches.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tiili can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tiili.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiili.
Tiili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones prevents a body shot from Tiili.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiili misses with a punch to the body.
Tiili tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiili.
Tiili tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiilis head.
Jones pushes Tiili back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiili tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tiili back against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiili backwards.
Tiili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones avoiding damage as Tiili throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Tiili blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Tiili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tiili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiili throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Tiili throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiili slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Malik Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiili misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Tiili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiili throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Tiili slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips a jab from Tiili.
Tiili misses with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jones misses.
Tiili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiili misses the target.
Tiili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
That kick from Tiili tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tiili misses the jab.
Tiili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tiili cracks Jones with a good jab.
Tiili tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
A big right from Jones misses.
Tiili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Tiili tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiili moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiili misses the jab.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Tiili avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiili throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Tiili tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiili looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tiili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tiili.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Tiili changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones shoots in but Tiili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiili.
Jones throws a body punch but Tiili moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiili. That's going to slow Jones down.
Tiili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Tiili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiili can pounce on him.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiili fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Tiili persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tiili is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tiili.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiili is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tiili not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones moves into full guard.
Tiili is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Tiili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiili.
Tiili throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Tiili wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Tiili cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Tiili trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Tiili keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tiili stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Malik Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Tiili avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones is looking to slow Tiili down with leg kicks.
Tiili shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiili is just out of range.
Tiili misses with a two punch combination.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Tiili manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tiili connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiili throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tiili looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiili counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Tiili throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones thumps Tiili with a low kick.
Tiili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiili misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiili throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
Tiili looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Tiili is quick to defend against it.
Tiili feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Tiili looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tiili!
Jones taking a breather here.
Tiili is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Tiili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Jones throwing strikes but Tiili manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiili working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tiili scores with punches from side control.
Tiili landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiili lands some shots froms side control.
Tiili fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tiili.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roko Tiili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiili's head.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tiili is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tiili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malik Jones!
In his post fight interview, Malik Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liquid Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarik Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Gold 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.
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Gold defends easily.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Gold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Gold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gold pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gold trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gold's head.
Johnson slips under a jab from Gold.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Gold avoids it with no problem.
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gold can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gold defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gold defending well though.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is thwarting Gold's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying to control. Gold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gold is looking to improve his position.
Gold wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gold gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Gold's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Gold bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Gold is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a head shot. Gold uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gold looking for a sweep. Not yet Gold, not yet.
Gold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson throws a strike but Gold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gold has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Gold's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarik Johnson!
Tarik Johnson made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribber's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ay Ay Ay. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomas Marley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribber works Marley's body with a nice hook.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Some wild striking there from Marley.
Jab by Marley.
Marley tests Ribber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ribber.
Ribber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber working the ground and pound but Marley is defending the strikes.
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribber lands a nice forearm strike.
Marley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ribber working away.
Marley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber lands some shots froms side control.
Ribber gets to mount! Marley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ribber raining down shots from the mount!
Marley tries to hold on but Ribber pushes him away.
Ribber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ribber working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marley tries to hold on but Ribber pushes him away.
Marley gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley trying to control but Ribber postures up.
Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley is holding on to half guard well.
Marley is not content to let Ribber control the position.
Marley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marley is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber prevents Marley from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Ribber.
Ribber looks to land a strike but Marley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Marley pulls Ribber in close to prevent any damage.
Ribber won't allow Marley to sweep him here.
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
Ribber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley misses with a hook.
Marley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribber checks it well.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Ribber slips under a jab from Marley.
Tomas Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marley lunges at Ribber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribber's hand.
Marley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber 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.
Ribber lands with a nice combination. Marley backs away looking to recover.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber cracks Marley with an open hand slap.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Ribber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Marley moves out of range.
Ribber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marley connects with a body shot.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribber. That's going to slow Marley down.
Marley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
Ribber misses with a head kick.
Tomas Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Marley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marley has closed the distance and engaged Ribber in a clinch.
Ribber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Ribber can't get the takedown.
Marley misses with some punches.
Ribber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marley can do to turn this around?
Ribber scores with a shoulder strike.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber prevents a body shot from Marley.
Ribber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribber breaks the clinch.
Ribber with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Marley cracks Ribber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ribber is out of range.
Ribber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ribber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marley if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribber misses with a body shot
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Ribber throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley scores with a nice body kick.
Ribber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Ribber is looking for a counter combo.
Marley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribber misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marley swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber shoots in and bounces Marley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from Marley.
Marley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Marley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribber has an active guard here but Marley has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ribber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marley works Ribber's body with a nice hook.
Ribber throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ribber slips a straight right by Marley.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Ribber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Ribber counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Marley scores with a four punch combination!
Ribber lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber misses with a low kick as Marley jumps back.
Ribber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marley.
Marley takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ribber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ribber counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marley!
Marley is trying to improve his position.
Ribber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribber trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Tomas Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Marley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marley tries to buck Ribber off but Ribber is having none of it.
Ribber remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The strikes coming from Ribber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber working the ground and pound but Marley is defending the strikes.
Ribber lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy.
Marley manages to get back to half guard.
Ribber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ribber lands strikes from half guard.
Marley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ribber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley is controlling Ribber's posture.
Marley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ribber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Marley's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Euphegen Doubdtfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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141 lbs
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144 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Euphegen Doubdtfire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 4, fighting out of London, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doubdtfire is able to avoid easily.
Doubdtfire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jokinen just manages to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Doubdtfire slaps the foot to one side.
Doubdtfire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doubdtfire is able to avoid easily.
Doubdtfire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Keyboard Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jokinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Doubdtfire - the referee stops the clock and Jokinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Doubdtfire. Jokinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Doubdtfire misses with a low kick.
Doubdtfire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doubdtfire blocks a low kick nicely.
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits.
Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen scores with a body shot.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doubdtfire.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.
Euphegen Doubdtfire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ode Jokinen.
Doubdtfire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doubdtfire misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire scores with a shot to the body.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Doubdtfire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Doubdtfire sees coming a mile off.
Doubdtfire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Doubdtfire throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doubdtfire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jokinen works over Doubdtfire with some ground and pound from guard.
Doubdtfire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doubdtfire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Doubdtfire keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
Doubdtfire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doubdtfire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doubdtfire has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
Doubdtfire keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Doubdtfire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen postures up and lands a big shot to Doubdtfire's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Doubdtfire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
Jokinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doubdtfire's head.
Doubdtfire has momentary wrist control but Jokinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Doubdtfire has Jokinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Doubdtfire is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment.
Jokinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jokinen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen lands some shots froms side control.
Doubdtfire wants to control but Jokinen postures up.
Doubdtfire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jokinen.
Doubdtfire taking punishment in the form of punches.
Doubdtfire tries to improve position but can't.
Jokinen controls the position.
Jokinen lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ode Jokinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doubdtfire fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Doubdtfire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doubdtfire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Nice body punch from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doubdtfire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokinen cracks Doubdtfire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doubdtfire.
Jokinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Doubdtfire is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doubdtfire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Doubdtfire moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubdtfire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Doubdtfire.
A big left from Doubdtfire misses.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Jokinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire keeps Jokinen at a distance using the push kick.
Doubdtfire throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Doubdtfire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doubdtfire throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doubdtfire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jokinen sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen throws a hook but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Doubdtfire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doubdtfire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Doubdtfire slips the punch.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doubdtfire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doubdtfire lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doubdtfire tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doubdtfire scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Doubdtfire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jokinen momentarily.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a jab.
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Doubdtfire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Doubdtfire.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doubdtfire connects with a crisp jab.
Doubdtfire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jokinen's hands.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doubdtfire's waist but Doubdtfire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
A little feinted left hand from Doubdtfire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Doubdtfire. Beautiful body shot.
Doubdtfire throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and Doubdtfire only half commits.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doubdtfire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doubdtfire thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doubdtfire.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Doubdtfire moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Jokinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Doubdtfire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Doubdtfire takes one to the side of the head.
Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Doubdtfire down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Nice jab there from Jokinen.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doubdtfire gets caught flat footed, as Jokinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doubdtfire is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doubdtfire throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Doubdtfire scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Doubdtfire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doubdtfire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doubdtfire throws a leg kick that misses.
Doubdtfire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands a head shot.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doubdtfire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jokinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Doubdtfire is keeping the position.
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
Doubdtfire controlling the position.
Doubdtfire trying to control the position.
Jokinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokinen trying to control but Doubdtfire is working from the bottom.
Jokinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doubdtfire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jokinen has his hands clasped together but Doubdtfire extends and breaks Jokinen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Doubdtfire.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Euphegen Doubdtfire retains his bantamweight title!
Euphegen Doubdtfire took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Dethroning them all, one at a time. With this win, I'm bringing win # 800, my camp, the Beast Cartel! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Espo Jaksinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Espo Jaksinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Jaksinen.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaksinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt is looking to slow Jaksinen down with leg kicks.
Jaksinen is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Jaksinen moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaksinen pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaksinen managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaksinen controls his hands.
A short right from Jaksinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaksinen misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaksinen.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaksinen avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Jaksinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaksinen.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Jaksinen is blocking nicely.
Jaksinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaksinen lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.
Jaksinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Jaksinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jaksinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt pushes Jaksinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaksinen backwards.
Jaksinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaksinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaksinen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaksinen misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt tries to work over Jaksinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaksinen takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaksinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Jaksinen's head.
Jaksinen tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Jaksinen back against the cage.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Jaksinen trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaksinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaksinen digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaksinen.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaksinen avoiding damage.
Jaksinen lands a shot to the body.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaksinen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaksinen is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Jaksinen.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaksinen lands a nice elbow.
Jaksinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaksinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Jaksinen.
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 Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaksinen.
Hunt cracks the inside of Jaksinen's front leg.
Jaksinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Jaksinen cracks Hunt with a good jab.
A jab from Jaksinen misses.
A jab lands there for Jaksinen.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Espo Jaksinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaksinen thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaksinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaksinen tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt moves out of range as Jaksinen strikes.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Jaksinen scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaksinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt tries to counter by clinching up but Jaksinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Jaksinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen is looking to clinch.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Jaksinen circles away.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Jaksinen moves away and avoids it.
Jaksinen feints a counter leg kick.
Jaksinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaksinen just manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt tries to clinch but Jaksinen moves out of range.
Jaksinen throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Hunt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaksinen's head.
Hunt cracks the inside of Jaksinen's front leg.
Hunt looks to throw a body kick
and Jaksinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt takes a swing at Jaksinen's ribcage but misses.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaksinen lands an elbow that stopped Hunt in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaksinen misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaksinen gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Jaksinen is stalling here.
Jaksinen leaning against his opponent.
Jaksinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaksinen lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Jaksinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jaksinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaksinen won't want to take too many of those.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaksinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunt presses Jaksinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Jaksinen stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt stalling the fight.
Jaksinen digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges.
Jaksinen is breathing heavily.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jaksinen controls the action.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is leaning against Jaksinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Hunt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaksinen or not.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Jaksinen is blocking nicely.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaksinen throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but Jaksinen blocks with his arms.
Hunt with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaksinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt has Jaksinen pressed against the cage.
Hunt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jaksinen tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Jaksinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Jaksinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaksinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunt steps away.
Good leg kick by Jaksinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaksinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaksinen's sensitive parts.
Jaksinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Jaksinen settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Jaksinen tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaksinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaksinen lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Jaksinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaksinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Jaksinen ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Jaksinen blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Jaksinen backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jaksinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Jaksinen.
Jaksinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaksinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Jaksinen moved out of range.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Jaksinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaksinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Jaksinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaksinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Jaksinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Jaksinen misses with a body kick.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Jaksinen throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaksinen tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaksinen can do to turn this around?
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Jaksinen ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Jaksinen stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaksinen throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Jaksinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaksinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaksinen.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Jaksinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaksinen tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Jaksinen tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
And Hunt counters with a quick kick to the body but Jaksinen blocks it.
Hunt sizes up Jaksinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Jaksinen feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Jaksinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaksinen digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaksinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaksinen moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Jaksinen misses with a leg kick.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Jaksinen moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaksinen thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaksinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Jaksinen works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaksinen moves into the clinch.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Hunt lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jaksinen fails to land.
Jaksinen tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Espo Jaksinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaksinen can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaksinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaksinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Jaksinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt!
A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Korek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korek comes to the cage accompanied by Touch me - Samantha Fox. Sykk has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Korek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korek takes one to the chin there.
Korek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korek is rocked!
Korek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korek staying out of range there.
Korek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Korek's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korek avoids the body shot from Sykk.
Korek throws a front kick aimed at Sykk's knee but Sykk avoids it well.
Sykk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sykk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korek at a distance.
Korek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sykk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykk cracks Korek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Korek checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sykk misses with a leg kick
and Korek counters with a good, hard body kick but Sykk shrugs it off.
Sykk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korek misses with a body punch
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk throws a nice looking combination but Korek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sykk tries to clinch
and Korek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michal Korek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korek looks to land a combination. Sykk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Korek.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Korek is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykk thumps Korek with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sykk.
That kick from Korek tenderised Sykk's leg. Sykk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk throws a jab when Korek was well out of range.
Sykk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Korek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sykk momentarily.
Korek lands an overhand right.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Korek moves away and avoids it.
Korek tries to counter by clinching up but Sykk breaks away and moves out of range.
Korek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Korek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korek scrambles back to his feet.
Sykk lands a left and a right that send Korek crashing to the mat, dazed. Sykk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Korek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Michal Korek has been cut.
Korek throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sykk. Korek does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korek throws a solid leg kick but Sykk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korek.
Korek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk counters with a leg kick.
Sykk connects with a stiff jab that staggers Korek - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vesa Sykk!
A very excited looking Vesa Sykk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Michal Korek stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to apologise to my manager for letting him down. A dominating win would have matched hes heart of gold and kindness, He truly is the most humble man alive. Please forgive me'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles DaCoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Escobar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big Pun - Brave in The Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles DaCoca!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar takes a swing at DaCoca's ribcage but misses.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
Escobar moves away from the strike by DaCoca.
DaCoca throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
DaCoca walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
DaCoca misses with a body kick.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DaCoca.
DaCoca stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar throws a jab when DaCoca was well out of range.
Escobar cracks a nice hook into DaCoca's ribs.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and DaCoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of DaCoca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar tries to clinch up but DaCoca circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DaCoca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DaCoca moves away.
DaCoca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCoca is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaCoca, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as DaCoca controls the action.
Good body shot from Escobar.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DaCoca has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DaCoca digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
Escobar lunges at DaCoca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DaCoca's hand.
Good shot there by Escobar.
Escobar throws a body punch but DaCoca moves out of range.
DaCoca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar has DaCoca up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DaCoca misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for DaCoca.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DaCoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
DaCoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DaCoca.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DaCoca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for DaCoca.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar tries to circle away but DaCoca has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from DaCoca.
Escobar gets through DaCoca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DaCoca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
DaCoca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escobar's efforts to push away.
DaCoca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by DaCoca.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by DaCoca.
DaCoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
DaCoca has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DaCoca can turn it around.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of DaCoca backwards.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Escobar.
DaCoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar working aggressively here.
DaCoca tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing DaCoca back against the cage.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DaCoca.
DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
DaCoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
DaCoca prevents a body shot from Escobar.
DaCoca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
DaCoca misses with the head strike.
DaCoca lands a body shot.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
DaCoca lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles DaCoca's cut.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DaCoca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobar feints and then cracks DaCoca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DaCoca down.
Escobar avoids the body shot from DaCoca.
DaCoca throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Escobar thows a body kick. DaCoca tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DaCoca slips a straight right by Escobar.
A countering left hand to the body from DaCoca misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
Escobar throws a leg kick that misses.
DaCoca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands a nice hook to DaCoca's body. DaCoca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DaCoca manages to avoid it.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCoca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a jab to the body
and DaCoca counters with a straight right hand.
DaCoca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DaCoca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Escobar.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
DaCoca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DaCoca can do to turn this around?
DaCoca moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like DaCoca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobar throws the left hand but DaCoca avoids the punch easily.
DaCoca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
DaCoca lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DaCoca circles away from the clinch attempt.
DaCoca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DaCoca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DaCoca throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and DaCoca counters with a nice body shot.
DaCoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but DaCoca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DaCoca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to clinch.
DaCoca lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar will feel that in the morning.
DaCoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
DaCoca walks into a jab.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DaCoca misses with a straight right.
Escobar lands with a right hand.
Escobar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DaCoca on the side of the head.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but DaCoca ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a low kick as DaCoca jumps back.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but DaCoca slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by DaCoca.
DaCoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
DaCoca scores with a leg kick.
DaCoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DaCoca defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and DaCoca counters with a crisp right hand that drops Escobar! DaCoca lets Escobar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Escobar is rocked!
A low kick from Escobar is predictable there
and DaCoca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DaCoca can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaCoca lands an uppercut, right on the button! Escobar tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles DaCoca!
Charles DaCoca really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Pablo Escobar was interviewed post fight and said 'Stay classy!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Garcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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243 lbs
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256 lbs
34 - 13 - 1 |
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Paul Garcon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Rubin.
Garcon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garcon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcon.
Garcon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rubin passes into side control.
Rubin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rubin working the head with strikes.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Garcon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubin grinds an elbow into Garcon's temple.
Garcon is not content to let Rubin control the position.
Garcon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rubin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcon is looking for a sweep. Rubin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garcon wants to get back to full guard.
Rubin trying to control from half guard but Garcon is working away.
Garcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubin pulls his head out easily.
Rubin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rubin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcon tries to roll over but Rubin keeps him under control.
Garcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubin pulls his head out easily.
Rubin stalling.
Rubin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcon is looking for a sweep. Rubin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rubin is nestled in close to Garcon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rubin pulls his head out easily.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Garcon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rubin lands a nice short elbow.
Rubin wants to pass to mount but Garcon is defending the position.
Garcon is trying to maintain the position but Rubin is very close to passing his half guard.
Rubin uses his free foot to push down on Garcon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rubin prevents Garcon from getting the reversal.
Rubin is landing with some decent strikes but Garcon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rubin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Garcon is rocked!
Rubin softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Garcon is out cold! Rubin jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Timur Rubin 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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hype
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pop
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