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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Henriksen (ranked 3917 p4p, 404 weight class) and Kvame Zulu (ranked 7853 p4p, 627 weight class). Zulu has chosen Big Blow as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kvame Zulu enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Henriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu blocks a jab.
Zulu throws a body kick that misses
and Henriksen counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Henriksen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zulu.
Some wild striking there from Henriksen.
Zulu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zulu looks for the body kick but Henriksen saw that one coming.
Henriksen defending well as Zulu loads up on a big left hand.
Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu stuns Henriksen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zulu ducks right into an uppercut from Henriksen.
Zulu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zulu throws the kick towards the body but Henriksen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu throws a lazy head kick
and Henriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henriksen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zulu throws a head kick but Henriksen moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zulu.
Zulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henriksen circles away quickly and effectively.
Henriksen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Zulu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Henriksen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henriksen misses with a body shot.
Zulu lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Zulu misses.
Zulu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henriksen throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu scores with a head kick.
Henriksen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henriksen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zulu misses with a wild body shot.
Henriksen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Henriksen.
That has opened up Kvame Zulu's cut even more.
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henriksen throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zulu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zulu throws a hook but Henriksen blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu connects with an inside leg kick.
Zulu blocks a jab.
Zulu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zulu sizes up Henriksen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zulu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Henriksen moves out of range as Zulu strikes.
Henriksen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Henriksen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henriksen takes one to the chin there.
Zulu throws a hook to the side of Henriksen's head but Henriksen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kvame Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henriksen throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Henriksen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriksen throws an off balance right hand
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zulu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Henriksen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu scores with a jab. Henriksen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henriksen moves out of range of the body kick from Zulu.
Henriksen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zulu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zulu.
Zulu avoids the body shot from Henriksen.
Zulu walks into a straight right hand from Henriksen.
Nice body kick there by Zulu.
Zulu lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Zulu lands a jab to Henriksen's midsection.
Zulu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zulu throws out a loose jab but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu throws a body punch but Henriksen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Henriksen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zulu.
Zulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Henriksen. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Henriksen as he checks the leg kick.
Zulu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henriksen on the side of the head.
Henriksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Henriksen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zulu slips a jab from Henriksen.
Henriksen throws a shot from downtown. Zulu moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henriksen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henriksen manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Henriksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Henriksen.
Henriksen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zulu loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Zulu throws the left hand but Henriksen avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Henriksen does it's job there.
Zulu lands a really nice looking cross but Henriksen seems unphased.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henriksen.
Zulu with a hook.
Zulu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Henriksen throws a series of punches but Zulu moves out of range.
Zulu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henriksen moves away.
Zulu throws a leg kick but Henriksen checks it.
Henriksen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Henriksen connects with a right hand. Zulu shakes it off.
Zulu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henriksen needs to keep his hands up - Zulu had a free shot at his head there.
Zulu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Zulu tenderised Henriksen's leg. Henriksen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zulu tries to land a body kick
and Henriksen counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Kvame Zulu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Henriksen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zulu.
Zulu with a hook.
Zulu loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Zulu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zulu throws a solid leg kick but Henriksen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zulu.
It looked like Henriksen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zulu.
Zulu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henriksen misses with a shot to the body
and Henriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henriksen checks a leg kick.
Henriksen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henriksen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Henriksen works Zulu's body with a nice hook.
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
Henriksen avoids the head kick by Zulu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Henriksen misses.
Zulu throws a fast counter high kick but Henriksen manages to duck under it in time.
Henriksen moves out of range of the body kick.
Henriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zulu, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu thuds his shin into the meat of Henriksen's side.
Zulu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zulu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu staying out of range there.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henriksen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zulu. Zulu obviously looking to wear him down.
Henriksen misses with the body kick
and Zulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zulu.
Zulu misses with a straight right.
Zulu thows a body kick. Henriksen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Henriksen checks a low kick from Zulu.
An attempted straight right counter from Henriksen misses the target.
Henriksen works the jab nicely.
Zulu thuds his shin into the meat of Henriksen's side.
Kvame Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zulu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Alexander Henriksen has been cut.
Henriksen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henriksen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zulu loads up on a big right hand but Henriksen slips the punch.
Zulu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henriksen blocks a head kick by Zulu.
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!
Zulu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriksen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zulu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henriksen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Henriksen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zulu.
Zulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henriksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zulu.
Zulu lands with a nice body punch.
Zulu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henriksen.
Zulu takes a swing at Henriksen's ribcage but misses.
Zulu scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zulu.
Zulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henriksen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
Alexander Henriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zulu. Henriksen shrugs it off though.
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!
Henriksen misses the jab.
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zulu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zulu tests Henriksen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zulu throws the kick towards the body but Henriksen avoids it.
Zulu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
Henriksen drops his hands momentarily and Zulu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu thuds his shin into the meat of Henriksen's side.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henriksen misses the jab.
Henriksen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A lazy left from Zulu finds it's target.
Zulu throws a jab when Henriksen was well out of range.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Henriksen.
Zulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henriksens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zulu missing with a left hand there. Henriksen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Henriksen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zulu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zulu lands a body shot.
Zulu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henriksen at a distance.
Zulu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands with a nice body punch.
Henriksen misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zulu! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu lands with an overhand left.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Henriksen is out of range.
Zulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zulu misses with an uppercut. Henriksen saw that one coming.
Zulu lands with a right hand.
Henriksen lands with a straight right. Zulu didn't see that one coming.
Henriksen digs a good body shot into Zulu's ribs.
Kvame Zulu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henriksen blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kvame Zulu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zulu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bodgan Petrov (ranked 3108 p4p, 337 weight class) and Olajide Ban Gbus (ranked 5227 p4p, 522 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bodgan Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olajide Ban Gbus!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Olajide Ban Gbus has been cut.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Bodgan Petrov has been cut.
Petrov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ban Gbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ban Gbus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head.
Ban Gbus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Ban Gbus's head but Ban Gbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ban Gbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bodgan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ban Gbus.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Ban Gbus throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ban Gbus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ban Gbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ban Gbus has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to work over Ban Gbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Ban Gbus takes a shot to the head.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Ban Gbus avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Ban Gbus avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ban Gbus can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus is trying to maintain a safe position but Petrov gets an underhook and turns Ban Gbus into the cage.
Ban Gbus tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Ban Gbus back against the cage.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Ban Gbus - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olajide Ban Gbus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ban Gbus moves away.
Ban Gbus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ban Gbus forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ban Gbuss head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ban Gbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ban Gbus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Petrov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ban Gbus to the mat. Ban Gbus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrov postures up in Ban Gbus's guard and throws a big left but Ban Gbus blocks it.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Ban Gbus is keeping the position.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Ban Gbus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ban Gbus trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ban Gbus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ban Gbus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petrov's guard.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ban Gbus is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bodgan Petrov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov lunges at Ban Gbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ban Gbus's hand.
Ban Gbus connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Ban Gbus scores with a jab.
Petrov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bodgan Petrov's cut is getting worse.
Ban Gbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Ban Gbus's front leg but catches the back leg as Ban Gbus tries to avoid it.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bodgan Petrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ban Gbus off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Ban Gbus had a free shot at his head there.
Ban Gbus throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Ban Gbus scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov slips a straight right by Ban Gbus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban Gbus lands a left and a right that send Petrov crashing to the mat, dazed. Ban Gbus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jeez, Bodgan Petrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bodgan Petrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Olajide Ban Gbus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Olajide Ban Gbus made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dynamite Jones (ranked 6491 p4p, 192 weight class) and Corwin Valentine (ranked 2764 p4p, 43 weight class). Valentine has chosen I'm the Man as his entrance music. Dynamite Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corwin Valentine's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dynamite Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corwin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Valentine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valentine.
Valentine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valentine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Valentine persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine lands a head shot.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones slips a straight right by Valentine.
Valentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
Valentine has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Valentine prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentine has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Valentine has the dominant position.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valentine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Valentine has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Valentine is working for a rear naked choke. Jones is not defending it well and Valentine has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jones refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jones's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corwin Valentine!
Corwin Valentine tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Aoki (ranked 1972 p4p, 224 weight class) and Yoel Matienzo (ranked 8238 p4p, 648 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoel Matienzo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matienzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki attempts a counter takedown but Matienzo avoids it well and moves away.
Matienzo throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Matienzo's brow.
Aoki content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matienzo wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki stands up over Matienzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aoki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matienzo's head.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aoki postures up in Matienzo's guard and throws a big left but Matienzo blocks it.
Aoki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Matienzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matienzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aoki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matienzo's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aoki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matienzo keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki is working Matienzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aoki distracts Matienzo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matienzo for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matienzo has momentary wrist control but Aoki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aoki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aoki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki 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.
Aoki with a nice head shot there.
Matienzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aoki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aoki winds up and cracks Matienzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matienzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aoki scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki not doing much here.
Matienzo is not content to let Aoki control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Aoki 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.
Matienzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Matienzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Matienzo saw that one coming.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matienzo can do to turn this around?
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matienzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matienzo! But no joy.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Matienzo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matienzo misses with a hook.
Aoki feinted with a counter takedown.
Matienzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matienzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Matienzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matienzo.
Matienzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Matienzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matienzo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Matienzo's head.
Aoki cracks Matienzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Matienzo.
Matienzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matienzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Matienzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matienzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Aoki throws the left hand but Matienzo avoids the punch easily.
Yoel Matienzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matienzo.
Matienzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matienzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matienzo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matienzo walks straight into a right hand from Aoki - that's dropped him! Aoki jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Matienzo from any more punishment! Matienzo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kazushi Aoki!
A victorious Kazushi Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Yoel Matienzo was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucked dick. Fuck you I tried'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Meida (ranked 2927 p4p, 95 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 4151 p4p, 134 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
285 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
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33
275 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Meida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nielsen walks into a jab.
Nielsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Thiago Meida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nielsen.
Meida lands with a straight right. Nielsen didn't see that one coming.
Nielsen staying out of range there.
Nielsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Meida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nielsen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nielsen avoids the head kick by Meida.
Meida with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Meida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nielsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meida momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meida throws a hook but Nielsen avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Meida is defending the position.
Meida wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Nielsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen is keen to just control but Meida is a slippery customer.
Nielsen is pressing down on Meida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meida is holding on for now.
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Meida taking some punishment here, with Nielsen in his half guard.
Nielsen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nielsen looking to control but Meida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.
Meida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nielsen with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Nielsen with shots to the head and body - Meida looks very uncomfortable down there.
Meida is rocked!
Nielsen softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Meida is out cold! Nielsen jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Black (ranked 1899 p4p, 262 weight class) and Amr Al As (ranked 2003 p4p, 273 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amr Al As!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Black misses
and Al As counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amr Al As seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Al As misses the target.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Black throws the left hand but Al As avoids the punch easily.
Al As misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Al As avoids the body shot from Black.
Black lands a nice shot to the body.
Al As dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Al As jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black cracks Al As with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al As misses with a hook.
Al As takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black clobbers Al As with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Al As cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al As cracks Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Al As lands.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Black dodges the punch combination from Al As.
Black is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Black misses
and Al As counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black walks into a left hand.
Black walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al As checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al As throws out a counter right but Black avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Al As does it's job there.
Black punishes Al As's body with a nice straight punch.
Black ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al As is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Black had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Al As's head.
Black misses the jab.
Al As slips under a jab from Black.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al As changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al As lands with a right hand.
Al As has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Black takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al As throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al As.
A big left from Black misses.
Black throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al As throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al As thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Al As misses the target.
Black dodges the punch combination from Al As.
Al As connects with a body shot that sends Black's belly button to the back.
Black throws a body punch but Al As moves out of range.
Black looks for the body kick but Al As saw that one coming.
A cross from Black lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al As throws a big shot that misses.
Al As steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Black. That one must have hurt.
Black takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al As with a nice cross.
Al As scores with a nice right hand.
Al As lands a head shot.
Al As cracks Black with an open hand slap.
Black throws a hook but Al As avoids it easily.
Al As fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Al As misses.
The crowd cheers as Al As lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al As misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al As throws out the jab.
Black tries to work over Al As's front leg with a kick but Al As checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al As moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Al As slips under a jab.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black lands with a kick to the ribs.
Al As swinging wildly here.
Al As throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Black scores with a spinning back kick!
Al As misses with a body shot.
Al As throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al As paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al As misses with a hook to the body
and Black counters with a nice leg kick.
Black throws the kick towards the body but Al As avoids it.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As dominated that round.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al As takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al As throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Al As throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Al As misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Al As ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al As waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Black looks for the body kick but Al As saw that one coming.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al As.
A punch combination from Al As misses.
Black tried to score with a low kick but Al As checks it.
Al As might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Al As moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Al As lands a nice shot to the body.
Black misses with a hook.
As Black backs off Al As throws a huge counter combo but Black manages to avoid it all.
Al As throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al As takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Black misses with a low kick.
Al As looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al As stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Al As pushes him off.
Amr Al As seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black throws a body punch but Al As moves out of range.
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al As lands a really nice looking cross but Black seems unphased.
Al As on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black misses with the body kick
and Al As counters with a nice body shot.
Al As throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Black might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Al As.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al As throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al As connects with a nice looking jab.
Black misses the body punch
and Al As counters with a stiff right hand.
Black throws a head kick that half lands.
Al As slips under a jab.
A big right from Black misses.
Al As lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Black is rocked!
Al As thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al As misses with a left hand
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
Al As throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Al As has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
A left lands for Al As.
Al As on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Al As misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black dips to his left and cracks Al As with an uppercut!
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al As fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al As lands with a nice body punch.
Al As misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Al As cracks Black with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Al As has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Black to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al As drops Black with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Black looks back up at him and smiles so Al As waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Al As gets tackled into the cage by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Al As drops Black onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Black is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al As.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black is looking to control Al As's arms but Al As gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Al As throws a head punch that misses.
Black blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al As misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al As.
Al As fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al As blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al As swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al As pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al As.
Black trying to stall but Al As improves his position.
Al As throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Al As lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al As presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Al As misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al As misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al As.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amr Al As showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Al As coming out on top.
Al As stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al As.
Al As misses with a left hand
and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Al As slips under a jab from Black.
Some wild striking there from Al As.
Al As keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al As moves out of range of the body kick.
Al As takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black walks into a jab.
Al As lands a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Al As.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al As, as that shot connected.
Al As lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al As closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Black! Al As dives in looking to finish! Black is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amr Al As!
Amr Al As seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cerrone (ranked 1924 p4p, 61 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 3332 p4p, 111 weight class). David Cerrone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hussein Stahl's chin.
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl throws a series of punches but Cerrone avoids them all with ease.
Stahl throws a low kick but Cerrone avoids it.
Cerrone is looking to counter the offense by Stahl and move into the clinch.
Good exchange - Stahl coming out on top.
Stahl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cerrone leaves Stahl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stahl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Stahl. Those never looked like landing.
Cerrone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stahl manages to circle out of the way.
Stahl is looking to clinch but Cerrone is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Stahl blocks the low kick.
Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stahl wants to clinch up but Cerrone keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Stahl does no damage.
Stahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cerrone.
Stahl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cerrone misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Cerrone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stahl doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Cerrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cerrone misses with a leg kick.
Stahl checks a leg kick.
Cerrone instigates a clinch.
Cerrone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cerrone lands a hook that snaps the head of Stahl backwards.
Stahl jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cerrone walks away with a smile on his face. Stahl gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cerrone moves out of range as Stahl strikes.
Stahl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cerrone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Cerrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Stahl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stahl takes one to the side of the head.
Cerrone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Hard in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Stahl misses.
Cerrone rushes Stahl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stahl is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cerrone to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cerrone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl is trying to pull guard but Cerrone has him pressed against the cage.
Cerrone works on Stahl's body with a couple of short punches.
Stahl looks winded!
Cerrone scores with a hook to the body.
Cerrone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stahl backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Cerrone.
Still in the clinch, Cerrone scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cerrone.
Cerrone works on Stahl's body with a couple of short punches.
Cerrone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cerrone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cerrone misses with a body punch.
Cerrone tries a body shot but Stahl blocks it.
Cerrone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cerrone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cerrone lands with a left to the head.
Stahl is rocked!
Cerrone lands a big left hand right to the temple and Stahl goes down!
Stahl is still in real trouble! Can Cerrone finish him?
Cerrone is working for a kimura but Stahl is defending it quite comfortably.
Cerrone is pressing down on Stahl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stahl is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stahl could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cerrone has cracked it and Stahl is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cerrone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Cerrone!
After the big win, David Cerrone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XFighter Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 1250 p4p, 148 weight class) and Vigorio Gonzalez (ranked 1486 p4p, 179 weight class). Bishop kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ghetts - Artillery. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vigorio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bishop is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Bishop 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.
Gonzalez is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop is stalling here. Gonzalez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bishop seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gonzalez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gonzalez is controlling him well.
Bishop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzalez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gonzalez to regain full guard.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bishop cracks Gonzalez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gonzalez is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Gonzalez prevents Bishop from improving position.
Bishop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzalez prevents Bishop from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is working Gonzalez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonzalez wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
Gonzalez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bishop.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bishop tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzalez's brow.
Gonzalez trying to control the position here.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Bishop trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bishop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bishop tries to move to full mount but Gonzalez actually manages to regain half guard.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bishop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
Bishop slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
Bishop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bishop raining down shots from the mount!
Gonzalez is rocked!
It looks like Vigorio Gonzalez has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the head.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bishop lands a big shot to the head and Gonzalez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 1374 p4p, 33 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 2906 p4p, 94 weight class). Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupu throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Jordan throws the kick towards the body but Tupu avoids it.
Tupu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jordan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tupu scores with a nice head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tupu!
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jordan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tupu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu misses with a head kick.
Jordan blocks a head kick by Tupu.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tupu scores with a kick to the body.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupu misses with an uppercut
and Jordan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jordan works Tupu's body with a nice hook.
Jordan pushes Tupu away with a front kick.
Joe Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupu misses with an uppercut.
Jordan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tupu misses with a left hand
and Jordan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tupu looks winded!
An inside leg kick lands from Tupu.
Jordan throws the kick towards the body but Tupu avoids it.
Tupu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tupu blocks a head kick by Jordan.
Jordan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Jordan slams his shin into Tupu's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan throws a nice head kick!
Tupu throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupu at a distance.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tupu feints a counter leg kick.
Tupu misses with a lunging right hand
and Jordan counters with a left to the body.
Jordan is looking to wear down Tupu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jordan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tupu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordan throws a push kick but Tupu slaps the foot to one side.
Tupu is looking to land body kicks.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Jordan throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan checks a leg kick nicely.
Jordan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupu.
Jordan takes a swing at Tupu's ribcage but misses.
Tupu looks to throw the jab but Jordan is out of range.
Jordan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Jordan.
Tupu ducks right into an uppercut from Jordan.
Tupu is rocked!
That has opened up Poto Tupu's cut even more.
Jordan fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tupu out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joe Jordan!
Joe Jordan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Street Fighter (ranked 291 p4p, 34 weight class) and Aaron McGinnis (ranked 212 p4p, 24 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGinnis's choice of entrance music: Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron McGinnis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter throws a jab when McGinnis was well out of range.
McGinnis moves out of range of the body kick from Fighter.
McGinnis takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
McGinnis walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGinnis.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fighter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGinnis misses with a wild body shot.
McGinnis 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.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGinnis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice cross by McGinnis.
McGinnis blocks the body kick.
Fighter tries a low kick but McGinnis avoids it.
Fighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
McGinnis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGinniss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to break the clinch but McGinnis is controlling him.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter tries to pull guard but McGinnis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter scores with a shoulder strike.
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Fighter successfully pulls guard.
Fighter seems keen to control McGinnis's posture.
McGinnis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGinnis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fighter pulls McGinnis in close to his closed guard and prevents McGinnis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fighter keeping full guard, as McGinnis tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGinnis with a nice cross.
McGinnis looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis blocks the body kick.
McGinnis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fighter.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGinnis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fighter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGinnis's guard.
Fighter throws a big right hand that misses.
McGinnis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fighter.
Fighter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fighter continues to stall.
Fighter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fighter trying to control but McGinnis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
McGinnis has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fighter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGinnis tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
Fighter blocking some punches.
McGinnis keeps control of Fighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
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.
McGinnis wants to slow Fighter down by chopping away at his legs.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter connects with a looping right hand.
McGinnis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGinnis lands a shot to the body.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fighter or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter blocking some punches.
McGinnis blocks a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter stalling.
McGinnis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
Fighter prevents a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter taking a breather.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
McGinnis blocks a body shot from Fighter.
McGinnis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
McGinnis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from McGinnis.
McGinnis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
Fighter fails to pull guard.
Fighter lands with a left to the head.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
Fighter is trying to pull guard but McGinnis has him pressed against the cage.
McGinnis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter tries a body shot but McGinnis blocks it.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
Fighter digs a right hand underneath McGinnis's ribcage. McGinnis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGinnis.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for McGinnis.
McGinnis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
A short right from McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGinnis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fighter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGinnis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
McGinnis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGinnis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis blocks an uppercut.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter misses with some punches.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGinnis walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
McGinnis wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
Fighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGinnis in his tracks.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinnis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Fighter off the cage and back into range.
Fighter blocks a low kick nicely.
Fighter avoids the body shot from McGinnis.
A telegraphed right hand from McGinnis misses the target.
McGinnis is looking to score with low kicks.
McGinnis misses with a low kick.
Fighter swings for the body but McGinnis moves out of range.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Fighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinnis throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
McGinnis misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Fighter tenderised McGinnis's leg. McGinnis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fighter works the jab nicely.
Fighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinnis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but McGinnis moved out of range.
McGinnis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fighter swings for the body but McGinnis moves out of range.
Fighter wants to land a leg kick but McGinnis is out of range.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGinnis can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by McGinnis.
McGinnis wants to counter with a clinch but Fighter pushes him away.
Fighter thuds a left hand into McGinnis's body.
McGinnis closes the distance and clinches.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGinnis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGinnis lands a body punch.
McGinnis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
McGinnis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from McGinnis.
McGinnis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGinnis has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
McGinnis misses with some punches.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGinnis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Fighter working aggressively here.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter is leaning against McGinnis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands a left hand.
McGinnis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
Fighter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGinnis up against the cage.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGinnis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGinnis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter tries a body shot but McGinnis blocks it.
Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGinnis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter tries to pull guard but McGinnis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but McGinnis avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Fighter taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGinnis walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Street Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGinnis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fighter misses with a kick to the body.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from McGinnis.
Fighter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGinnis blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter misses with a looping right.
McGinnis throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
McGinnis throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
McGinnis scoring well with a low kick there.
Fighter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGinnis doesn't seem bothered though.
McGinnis lands a nice hook to Fighter's body. Fighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGinnis wants to clinch but Fighter slips to the side
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
McGinnis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGinnis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGinnis lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming.
McGinnis tries to clinch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
McGinnis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Fighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGinnis connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
McGinnis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGinnis can pounce on him.
Fighter swats away the attempt to clinch by McGinnis.
Fighter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fighter lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - McGinnis coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter lands a right hook to the body.
McGinnis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGinnis throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGinnis's corner calls for a 1-2. McGinnis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGinnis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fighter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGinnis scrambles back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGinnis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fighter - the referee stops the clock and McGinnis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fighter. McGinnis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fighter tries to keep at a distance but McGinnis has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
A short right from McGinnis on the inside.
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! McGinnis slams his shin into Fighter's torso.
Fighter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Fighter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGinnis tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter throws a sloppy body shot
and McGinnis counters by moving into the clinch.
McGinnis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter working aggressively here.
McGinnis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGinnis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter trying to stall but McGinnis improves his position.
McGinnis is working Fighter over against the cage.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
McGinnis misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGinniss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinnis.
McGinnis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGinnis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter blocks a body shot from McGinnis.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by McGinnis.
McGinnis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
McGinnis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from McGinnis.
McGinnis prevents a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McGinnis dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGinnis throws a low kick, looking for Fighter's leg but Fighter calmly moves out of range.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter throws a leg kick but McGinnis moved away.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGinnis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
McGinnis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
McGinnis wants to counter with a clinch but Fighter pushes him away.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of McGinnis's head but McGinnis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter tries a low kick but McGinnis avoids it.
McGinnis moves into the clinch.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter tries a body shot but McGinnis blocks it.
McGinnis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a left hand.
Fighter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter controlling the position.
McGinnis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fighter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McGinnis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fighter has tightened it up now! McGinnis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Street Fighter!
Street Fighter retains his featherweight title!
As Street Fighter got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Hey, Mommie, let's dance; the only reason I signed with this org is to quiet your mouth.
I'll be looking for you on the message boards.'.
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