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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flukey Stokes (ranked 6148 p4p, 121 weight class) and Khabib KhabibKhabibalov (ranked 6423 p4p, 589 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flukey Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib KhabibKhabibalov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KhabibKhabibalov moves in looking to clinch but Stokes pushes him off.
Stokes with a hook.
Stokes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps KhabibKhabibalov's head backwards.
Stokes lands with a shot to the body.
KhabibKhabibalov throws a series of punches but Stokes moves out of range.
Stokes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stokes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent KhabibKhabibalov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
KhabibKhabibalov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
KhabibKhabibalov shoots and misses
and Stokes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
KhabibKhabibalov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stokes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before KhabibKhabibalov has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KhabibKhabibalov wants to clinch
and Stokes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stokes slips a jab from KhabibKhabibalov.
KhabibKhabibalov shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokes sprawls well. He's pushed KhabibKhabibalov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stokes cracks KhabibKhabibalov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flukey Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stokes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stokes scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Stokes has knocked KhabibKhabibalov down with a huge combo! Stokes steps away and waves a wobbly KhabibKhabibalov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
KhabibKhabibalov is rocked!
It looks like Khabib KhabibKhabibalov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes tests KhabibKhabibalov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
KhabibKhabibalov is still on wobbly legs! Can Stokes finish him?
KhabibKhabibalov tries to clinch there but Stokes circles away.
Stokes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Stokes.
KhabibKhabibalov moves to clinch but Stokes breaks away
and Stokes counters with a crisp right that sends KhabibKhabibalov to the canvas! Stokes follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flukey Stokes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noam Chomsky (ranked 5500 p4p, 495 weight class) and Anikan Vader (ranked 5391 p4p, 180 weight class). Chomsky comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down BYOB. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noam Chomsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anikan Vader!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader misses with a series of wild punches.
Vader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vader looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader doesn't manage to clinch there - Chomsky circles away.
Chomsky is looking to counter punch.
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chomsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vader looks to land a combination but Chomsky avoids it well.
Chomsky feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Chomsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chomsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vader's guard.
Vader wants to get back to his feet but Chomsky passes into half guard.
Chomsky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chomsky working over Vader with some ground and pound. Vader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vader is looking to control Chomsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vader avoid being mounted?
Vader might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chomsky haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky controlling the pace.
Chomsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Vader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vader regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vader keeping full guard, as Chomsky tries to pass.
Vader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chomsky defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chomsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader keeping full guard, as Chomsky tries to pass.
Chomsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chomsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vader trying to keep a closed guard but Chomsky is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chomsky throws a right hand that misses
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chomsky connects with a crisp jab.
Vader scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anikan Vader dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vader misses with a double jab
and Chomsky counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Chomsky.
Vader throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Chomsky.
Vader wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chomsky has him pressed against the cage.
Vader looking to stall.
Chomsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chomsky leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chomsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chomsky.
Chomsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader tries to break free but Chomsky pushes him back against the cage.
Vader is looking to break free of the clinch but Chomsky has double underhooks.
Chomsky misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chomsky stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chomsky.
Chomsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chomsky throws a head punch that misses.
Vader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chomsky is keeping busy.
Chomsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vader's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Chomsky.
Chomsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chomsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chomsky tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Chomsky back against the cage.
Chomsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chomsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vader wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Chomsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaders head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vader is looking to break free of the clinch but Chomsky has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chomsky is leaning against Vader and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vader looking to slow down the pace here.
Chomsky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chomsky lands with a left to the head.
Vader looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chomsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chomsky lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Chomsky on the inside.
Vader is trying to force a seperation but Chomsky has the dominant position.
Vader misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Chomsky.
Chomsky pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chomsky.
Vader being controlled against the cage.
Noam Chomsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vader stalling in the clinch but Chomsky improves position.
Vader tries to pull guard but Chomsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Vader drops back down to his feet.
Vader missing with knees to the body.
Chomsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader lands a left hand.
Chomsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
Chomsky keeps control of Vader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Vader to work.
Chomsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader.
Chomsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chomsky lands a nice uppercut.
Vader blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chomsky fails to land.
Chomsky is trying to maintain a safe position but Vader gets an underhook and turns Chomsky into the cage.
Vader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chomsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chomsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Chomsky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vader doesn't manage to clinch there - Chomsky circles away.
It looked like Chomsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vader is looking to clinch but Chomsky is avoiding it.
Vader stalks Chomsky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chomsky's face. Chomsky staggers backwards, shaken.
Chomsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chomsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chomsky counters with a low kick, right behind Vader 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader clobbers Chomsky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Chomsky.
Vader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Chomsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chomsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vader is looking to clinch but Chomsky is avoiding it.
Chomsky is looking to clinch but Vader is avoiding it.
Vader is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anikan Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vader takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vader bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chomsky's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries to bum rush Chomsky with a series of wild strikes but Chomsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anikan Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vader misses with a few strikes there.
Chomsky closes the distance and clinches.
Vader wants to get back to striking at distance but Chomsky won't allow it.
Vader throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Chomsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chomsky keeps control of Vader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chomsky gets through Vader's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chomsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chomsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chomsky avoiding damage.
Vader tries to break free but Chomsky pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Chomsky.
Chomsky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vader trying to stall but Chomsky improves his position.
Chomsky misses with a punch to the body.
Chomsky stalling in the clinch.
Chomsky slowing the pace effectively.
Vader trying to control the position but instead, Chomsky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vader into the cage.
Vader breaks from the clinch.
Chomsky misses with a head kick.
Chomsky misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
Vader's corner calls for a 1-2. Vader obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Vader tries to clinch up.
Vader looks to land a combination but Chomsky avoids it well.
Vader slips under a jab.
Vader throws a counter combo.
Chomsky misses with a low kick.
Anikan Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chomsky.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vader lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vader.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anikan Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vader has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anikan Vader!
The defeated Noam Chomsky had this to say: 'If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Arnold (ranked 5235 p4p, 250 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 6645 p4p, 596 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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134 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold throws a head kick that half lands.
Grena on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arnold scores with a shot to the body.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold connects with a body shot that sends Grena's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Grena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
BJ Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grena clinches.
Arnold breaks the clinch.
Arnold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arnold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Grena is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arnold.
Grena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Arnold digs a right hand into Grena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grena's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arnold.
Arnold lands a body punch.
A short left from Arnold.
Grena takes a shot to the head.
Arnold lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arnold.
Grena on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arnold drives through and clinches with Grena against the cage.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arnold pushes Grena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arnold lands a body shot.
Grena tries to circle away but Arnold has him pinned against the cage.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold scores with a hook to the body.
Grena looks winded!
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arnold is working Grena over against the cage.
Arnold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arnold scores with a shot to the side of Grena's head.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
A short right from Arnold on the inside.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arnold has Grena pressed against the cage, preventing Grena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Arnold.
Arnold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnold scores with a hook to the body.
Grena tries to break free but Arnold pushes him back against the cage.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Arnold is working Grena over against the cage.
Arnold digs a right hand into Grena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grena's gas tank.
Arnold lands a hook that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Grena tries to circle away but Arnold has him pinned against the cage.
Grena is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Arnold lands a hook that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Arnold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grenas head.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Arnold is controlling him.
Arnold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grena.
Arnold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arnold lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Grena's ribcage. Grena let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arnold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grena takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold scores with a shot to the side of Grena's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arnold is working Grena over against the cage.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
Arnold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arnold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grena is rocked!
Arnold digs a right hand into Grena's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grena's gas tank.
Arnold cracks Grena with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Arnold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grena is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Arnold pushes Grena back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grena backwards.
Arnold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold pushes Grena against the cage. Arnold is working some dirty boxing. Arnold pushes off with a quick right hook! Grena goes down! Grena tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Arnold moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Arnold!
BJ Arnold 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 Ranky Scorpion (ranked 2463 p4p, 63 weight class) and Paul Henderson (ranked 19665 p4p, 253 weight class). Paul Henderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ranky Scorpion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Scorpion defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson gets the takedown into side control.
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scorpion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson prevents Scorpion from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion regains half guard there - taking advantage of Henderson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scorpion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Henderson trying to work for an americana but Scorpion has managed to regain full guard.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Scorpion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
Henderson is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson gets to his feet - Scorpion follows without any prompting.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
Scorpion feinted with a counter takedown.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Scorpion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Scorpion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Scorpion shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Henderson.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Scorpion keeps it at a distance.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scorpion counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scorpion blocks a jab.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson 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.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Scorpion moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
Henderson throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Scorpion moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Scorpion slips under a jab.
Paul Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Scorpion.
Scorpion attempts a counter takedown but Henderson avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Scorpion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Henderson wants to control but Scorpion postures up.
Henderson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Henderson tries to buck Scorpion off but Scorpion is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scorpion presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scorpion is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scorpion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Henderson is wriggling around but Scorpion manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson keeping hold of Scorpion's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion passes into side control, despite Henderson's attempt to control the position.
Henderson struggling a bit here.
Scorpion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Henderson to his feet.
Henderson throws a jab when Scorpion was well out of range.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Scorpion counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Henderson is looking to stand back up but Scorpion counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scorpion has picked Henderson up and slammed him! Henderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Scorpion manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scorpion gets to mount! Henderson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Scorpion manages to capitalize on a mistake by Henderson to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranky Scorpion dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Scorpion defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Scorpion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Scorpion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson trying to control but Scorpion postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard but Scorpion has mounted him!
Scorpion stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Scorpion counters with a single leg into guard. Henderson didn't expect that.
Scorpion wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Scorpion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion stands up and beckons Henderson to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Scorpion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henderson throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion feinted with a counter takedown.
Paul Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Scorpion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Henderson misses with a hook
and Scorpion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion wants to stand up but Henderson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Scorpion moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Henderson.
Henderson tries to buck Scorpion off but Scorpion is having none of it.
Henderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henderson wants to sweep but Scorpion has passed to side control!
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion working away.
Henderson tries to buck Scorpion off but Scorpion is having none of it.
Scorpion decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Henderson tries to clinch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Henderson misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion tries to counter with a takedown but Henderson is quick to defend against it.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Scorpion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henderson!
Henderson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Henderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Henderson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 6839 p4p, 663 weight class) and Norman Pederson (ranked 3292 p4p, 428 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Pederson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson tries to clinch up but Ragnarson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pederson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pederson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ragnarson is able to avoid easily.
Ragnarson throws a solid leg kick but Pederson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ragnarson.
Pederson counters with a body kick.
Pederson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarson motions for Pederson to come forward. Ragnarson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot.
Ragnarson tries to keep at a distance but Pederson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Pederson breaks the clinch.
Ragnarson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pederson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Pederson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pederson is defended easily by Ragnarson.
Pederson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson tries to clinch but Ragnarson is having none of it.
Pederson avoids the body shot from Ragnarson.
Pederson lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarson's head back.
Ragnarson wants to land a leg kick but Pederson is out of range.
Ragnarson throws a leg kick but Pederson moved away.
Pederson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnarson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Pederson blocks a head kick by Ragnarson.
Pederson has managed to clinch.
Pederson avoiding damage.
Pederson has hold of one of Ragnarson's legs. Ragnarson is fighting the takedown attempt but Pederson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ragnarson working a defensive guard here.
Ragnarson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pederson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ragnarson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is pulling down on Pederson's head. It's preventing any offense from Pederson, at least for the moment.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pederson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pederson wants to pass the guard but Ragnarson is keeping the position.
Pederson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ragnarson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnarson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pederson connects with a right hand. Ragnarson shakes it off.
Ragnarson tries a low kick but Pederson avoids it.
Ragnarson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson clinches with his opponent.
Pederson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnarson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pederson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Pederson manages to get underhooks.
Pederson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ragnarson has picked Pederson up - he's going for a ride! Ragnarson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ragnarson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pederson defending well though.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ragnarson throwing shots but Pederson is blocking nicely.
Ragnarson is looking to advance position but Pederson won't allow it.
Ragnarson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ragnarson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pederson trying to control from the bottom.
Pederson tries to roll over but Ragnarson keeps him under control.
Ragnarson thows a huge punch but Pederson dodges it nicely.
Ragnarson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ragnarson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Norman Pederson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ragnarson misses with a low kick.
Pederson pushes Ragnarson up against the cage in a clinch.
Pederson is pressed up against the cage. Ragnarson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pederson down to the mat. Pederson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ragnarson is looking to chop away at Pederson's legs.
Pederson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnarson is fending him off so far but Pederson persists. Nope, Ragnarson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnarson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pederson is looking to clinch but Ragnarson is avoiding it.
Norman Pederson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnarson dodges the punch combination from Pederson.
Ragnarson throws a body punch but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnarson wants to land a leg kick but Pederson is out of range.
Pederson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnarson is looking to wear down Pederson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pederson misses with a body kick.
Ragnarson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pederson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson misses the jab.
Pederson connects with the punch.
Pederson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pederson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Gustav Ragnarson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pederson.
Pederson staying out of range there.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gustav Ragnarson's cut is getting worse.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot.
Pederson cracks Ragnarson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pederson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pederson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarson.
Ragnarson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnarson misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson throws a hook to the side of Ragnarson's head but Ragnarson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pederson wants to clinch up but Ragnarson keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ragnarson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pederson throws out a counter right but Ragnarson avoids it with no problem.
Pederson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ragnarson is looking to chop away at Pederson's legs.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarson throws a looping overhand right but Pederson ducks down to avoid it.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Pederson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustav Ragnarson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pederson checks a low kick from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ragnarson blocks it well.
Pederson darts in and clinches Ragnarson up against the cage.
Ragnarson wants a takedown.
Pederson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson has Pederson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pederson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pederson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pederson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarson's head backwards.
Ragnarson misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pederson counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Ragnarson misses.
Ragnarson tries to move into range but Pederson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pederson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ragnarson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ragnarson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot.
Ragnarson gets tackled into the cage by Pederson. Pederson maintains the clinch.
Ragnarson takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pederson trying to control the position but instead, Ragnarson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pederson into the cage.
Ragnarson goes for a takedown attempt but Pederson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pederson closes the distance and pushes Ragnarson back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson has clasped his hands together around Ragnarson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ragnarson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pederson connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Pederson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ragnarson is not content to let Pederson control the position.
Pederson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pederson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ragnarson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ragnarson is trying to get back to half guard.
Ragnarson 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.
Pederson stands up and beckons Ragnarson to his feet.
Ragnarson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pederson. Pederson obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustav Ragnarson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ragnarson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pederson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnarson tries to score with a low kick but Pederson moves his leg out of the way.
Ragnarson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnarson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Pederson wants to counter the offense by Ragnarson and move into the clinch position.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot.
Ragnarson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pederson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pederson works over Ragnarson's head and body with a nice combination.
Pederson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Pederson lands the left hand.
Gustav Ragnarson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ragnarson is looking to score with low kicks.
Pederson throws a head kick but Ragnarson moves out of range.
Ragnarson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ragnarson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pederson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pederson wants to slow Ragnarson down by chopping away at his legs.
Pederson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnarson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pederson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarson.
A head kick misses from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson scores with a nice right hand.
Ragnarson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pederson.
Pederson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarson misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarson slips a jab from Pederson.
Ragnarson misses with a body punch
and Pederson counters with a left and a right that stings Ragnarson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnarson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnarson throws a shot to the body.
Ragnarson misses the shot to the body.
Pederson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeez, Gustav Ragnarson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ragnarson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pederson is out of range.
Pederson lands a lovely overhand right.
Pederson drives through and clinches with Ragnarson against the cage.
Ragnarson tries to score a body lock takedown but Pederson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ragnarson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pederson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pederson cracks the inside of Ragnarson's front leg.
Ragnarson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pederson moves away.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarson. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson staying out of range there.
Pederson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ragnarson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pederson scores with a three punch combo!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gustav Ragnarson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Norman Pederson!
After winning the bout, Norman Pederson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lahden Linkki (ranked 3579 p4p, 82 weight class) and Tyler Antonew (ranked 17717 p4p, 168 weight class). Linkki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cypress Hill - Cuban Necktie. Lahden Linkki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lahden Linkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Antonew!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linkki connects with a nice looking jab.
Antonew clinches.
Linkki is looking to break free of the clinch but Antonew has double underhooks.
Linkki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Antonew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Antonew.
Antonew manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Linkki digs a right hand into Antonew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Antonew's gas tank.
Linkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Antonew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Antonew throws a leg kick
and Linkki counters with a straight right hand.
Linkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Antonew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Linkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linkki scores with a punch to the head.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Linkki and Antonew goes tumbling to the canvas! Linkki follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Antonew is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linkki lands a big elbow - Antonew is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Linkki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
A relieved looking Lahden Linkki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2036 p4p, 101 weight class) and Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two (ranked 2483 p4p, 287 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seven Nine Zero Four Two or not.
Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with a hook to the ribs.
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.
Santos slows down the pace here.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two can't get the takedown.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Santos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head.
Santos won't allow Seven Nine Zero Four Two to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a sweep but Santos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Seven Nine Zero Four Two manages to avoid it.
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Seven Nine Zero Four Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Seven Nine Zero Four Two breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos forces Seven Nine Zero Four Two back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Santos.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seven Nine Zero Four Two can do to turn this around?
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos is stalling here.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santos lands a jab to the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustavo Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santos scores with a shot to the side of Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos presses Seven Nine Zero Four Two against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos has Seven Nine Zero Four Two pressed against the cage, preventing Seven Nine Zero Four Two from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos digs a right hand into Seven Nine Zero Four Two's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seven Nine Zero Four Two's gas tank.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is breathing heavily.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Good body shot from Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working Seven Nine Zero Four Two over against the cage.
Santos presses Seven Nine Zero Four Two against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Santos just leaning against Seven Nine Zero Four Two, taking a breather.
Santos has Seven Nine Zero Four Two pushed against the cage.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Santos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos drives through and clinches with Seven Nine Zero Four Two against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a takedown.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos pushes Seven Nine Zero Four Two back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos prevents a body shot from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Santos is pushing Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Seven Nine Zero Four Two controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos has Seven Nine Zero Four Two pressed against the cage, preventing Seven Nine Zero Four Two from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos is pushing Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos is pushing Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dawson (ranked 2480 p4p, 286 weight class) and Hatfield McCoy (ranked 2554 p4p, 292 weight class). McCoy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dueling Banjos. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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159 lbs
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161 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hatfield McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson misses with a hook. McCoy ducked under it nicely.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dawson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dawson swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCoy lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from McCoy. Those never looked like landing.
Dawson digs a good hook to McCoy's body.
Dawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawson misses the jab.
McCoy lands a head shot.
Dawson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
McCoy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
McCoy is working for takedown but Dawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dawson lands a right hand.
McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dawson lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
McCoy stalling in the clinch but Dawson improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCoy throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
McCoy working hard to break the clinch.
McCoy blocks a body shot from Dawson.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on McCoy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson slips a jab from McCoy.
Dawson takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
McCoy walks into a left hand.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCoy blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Dawson lands.
It looks like Hatfield McCoy has been cut.
McCoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCoy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
Dawson lands a head shot.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson wants to clinch up but McCoy keeps it at a distance.
McCoy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy rushes Dawson and presses him up against the cage.
McCoy blocking some punches.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCoy is struggling to control the position.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson scores with a sloppy right hand. McCoy should have avoided that one.
McCoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCoy slips under a jab from Dawson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy connects with a solid leg kick.
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but McCoy ducks down to avoid it.
McCoy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
McCoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Roger Dawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hatfield McCoy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dawson misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Dawson.
McCoy slips a straight right by Dawson.
Dawson swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy throws a fast counter high kick but Dawson manages to duck under it in time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCoy.
McCoy scores with a head kick. Dawson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from McCoy.
Dawson misses with a hook.
McCoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy walks into a straight right hand from Dawson.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dawson blocks the leg kick.
Dawson fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hatfield McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dawson.
McCoy is rocked!
Dawson lands with a nice body punch.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCoy.
Hatfield McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson walks into a left hand.
Dawson throws a shot to the body.
Dawson misses with a left hand
and McCoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCoy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dawson if he has to take too many more of those.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but McCoy is just out of range.
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!
Dawson misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCoy.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy takes one to the side of the head.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on McCoy's shoulder, as McCoy tries to avoid the shot.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCoy has time to react.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
Dawson misses with a hook. McCoy ducked under it nicely.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCoy scores with a decent looking hook.
McCoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
McCoy throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCoy tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson misses with a double jab.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dawson.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. McCoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCoy moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
McCoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
McCoy misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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!
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on McCoy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dawson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dawson misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hatfield McCoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hatfield McCoy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McCoy has closed the distance and engaged Dawson in a clinch.
McCoy is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson has McCoy pressed against the cage, preventing McCoy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCoy. Dawson shrugs it off though.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson loads up on a big right hand but McCoy slips the punch.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dawson looks to throw the jab but McCoy is out of range.
McCoy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dawson scores with a body shot.
McCoy catches Dawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCoy lands a two punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dawson.
McCoy is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
Dawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCoy.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCoy's hands.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCoy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Dawson.
A good leg kick by McCoy.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
McCoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson throws out the jab.
Dawson misses with a hook
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawson with a jab.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson throws a jab but it's blocked by McCoy.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Dawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
McCoy controlling the action here for a moment.
McCoy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dawson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dawson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCoy looking to stall.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws the left hand but McCoy avoids the punch easily.
Dawson swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
Dawson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy.
McCoy throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy throws a counter combo.
Dawson throws a hook but McCoy avoids it easily.
It seemed like McCoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Dawson misses with an uppercut. McCoy saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCoy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCoy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCoy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawson's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Dawson.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roger Dawson!
Our winner, Roger Dawson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Oubaali (ranked 3375 p4p, 357 weight class) and Brynden Tully (ranked 2166 p4p, 253 weight class). Oubaali's entrance music is Belsunce Breakdown. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Oubaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brynden Tully!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tully lands a really nice looking cross but Oubaali seems unphased.
Oubaali has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tully lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oubaali at a distance.
Oubaali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tully lands a left and a right that send Oubaali crashing to the mat, dazed. Tully thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tully throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tully takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tully lands a nice looking body shot.
Tully connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oubaali takes the fight into the clinch.
Tully is looking to control Oubaali's arms but Oubaali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tully has his back to the cage.
Tully is trying to maintain a safe position but Oubaali gets an underhook and turns Tully into the cage.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Tully.
Tully blocks an uppercut.
Tully content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oubaali throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tully fails to land.
Tully lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Tully struggles to land a body shot inside as Oubaali controls his hands.
We've been informed that Tully has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tully.
Tully just leaning against Oubaali, taking a breather.
Oubaali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oubaali moves into range and clinches up with Tully.
Tully is working Oubaali over against the cage.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tully tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing Tully back against the cage.
Oubaali lands with a left to the head.
Oubaali swings wildly with an uppercut but Tully uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oubaali lands a right hand.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
Oubaali scores with a shot to the side of Tully's head.
A short uppercut from Oubaali.
It looks like Brynden Tully has been cut.
Tully stalls.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tully backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tully misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali misses with the head strike.
Tully blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oubaali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oubaali misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tully fails to land.
Tully stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tully taking a breather.
Tully has Oubaali pressed against the cage.
Oubaali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Tully.
Tully blocks a body shot from Oubaali.
Tully tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing Tully back against the cage.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tully blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Tully.
Oubaali has a couple of punches blocked by Tully.
Oubaali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tully misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tully pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tully lands a head kick!
Tully misses with a body kick.
Oubaali clinches up with Tully and pushes him back against the cage.
Tully goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tully is struggling to control the position.
Tully doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Tully stalling in the clinch but Oubaali improves position.
A right hand to the body from Oubaali.
Tully tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oubaali's elbow.
Oubaali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tully throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oubaali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali lands a really nice looking cross but Tully seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oubaali has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oubaali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tully's elbow.
Oubaali is working Tully over against the cage.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Oubaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Tully lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oubaali or not.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Tully blocks it.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Tully.
Tully tries to work over Oubaali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tully lands with a short shot to the head.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tully backwards.
Oubaali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tully is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Tully blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oubaali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brynden Tully will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brynden Tully's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oubaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tully misses with a low kick.
Tully misses with a low kick.
Tully misses the body punch
and Oubaali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali Oubaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tully scores with a shot to the body.
Ali Oubaali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oubaali darts in and clinches Tully up against the cage.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Tully.
Oubaali breaks from the clinch.
Tully ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tully throws a leg kick but Oubaali checks it.
Oubaali clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Tully blocks it.
Tully lands a hook that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from Tully.
Oubaali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tully misses with a knee strike.
Tully tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oubaali.
Nice body punch from Oubaali - that landed with a thud.
Tully tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oubaali is looking to break free of the clinch but Tully has double underhooks.
Tully stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ali Oubaali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oubaali tries a body shot but Tully blocks it.
Oubaali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oubaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oubaali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Oubaali.
Tully blocks an uppercut.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali lands a left hand.
Tully is trying to maintain a safe position but Oubaali gets an underhook and turns Tully into the cage.
Tully lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oubaali backwards.
Tully looking to throw knees to the head but Oubaali is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tully breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tully fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oubaali is looking to clinch but Tully is avoiding it.
Oubaali rushes Tully and presses him up against the cage.
Tully is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tully.
Tully blocking some punches.
Tully blocking some punches.
Tully struggles to land a body shot inside as Oubaali controls his hands.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tully wants to stall.
Tully escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tully swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tully avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tully is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oubaali rather than just go for the knockout.
Oubaali moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tully lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oubaali blocks a body shot from Tully.
Oubaali prevents a body shot from Tully.
Oubaali pushes Tully back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tully tries a body shot but Oubaali blocks it.
Tully tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oubaali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Oubaali.
Tully fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oubaali manages to avoid it.
Oubaali has Tully up against the cage in a clinch.
Tully goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Tully.
Tully tries to throw a body punch but Oubaali avoids it by throwing Tully back against the cage.
Oubaali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tully blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tully.
A hook to the body from Oubaali.
Tully working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oubaali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tully.
Tully has a couple of punches blocked by Oubaali.
Oubaali breaks the clinch.
Tully throws a lazy body kick
and Oubaali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oubaali takes one to the side of the head.
Tully throws a series of punches but Oubaali moves out of range.
Oubaali is looking to counter punch.
Tully throws a poor cross that misses
and Oubaali counters with a beautiful punch that sends Tully to the canvas!
Tully is rocked!
Oubaali wants to stand but Tully is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tully is still in real trouble! Can Oubaali finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Oubaali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brynden Tully's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oubaali is looking to clinch.
Oubaali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tully. Those never looked like landing.
Oubaali tries to clinch but Tully moves away
and Tully counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oubaali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tully seems to have recovered his senses.
Oubaali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tully manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tully circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oubaali tries to clinch there but Tully circles away.
Tully misses with a body kick.
Tully looks to land a right hand but Oubaali moved out of range.
Oubaali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oubaali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oubaali backing away here, and Tully unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tully avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oubaali punishes Tully's body with a nice straight punch.
Oubaali fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Oubaali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oubaali wants to clinch up but Tully keeps it at a distance.
Tully waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oubaali.
Oubaali moves into the clinch.
Tully is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oubaali misses with the head strike.
Oubaali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oubaali working aggressively here.
Tully is pushing Oubaali up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tully stalling in the clinch but Oubaali improves position.
Tully is stalling here.
Oubaali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oubaali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tully scores with a hook to the body.
Tully goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oubaali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tully takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tully misses with a punch on the inside.
Tully blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Oubaali fails to land.
Oubaali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oubaali tries to work over Tully's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oubaali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tully backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tully tries to stall but Oubaali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Oubaali - that landed with a thud.
Oubaali pushes Tully back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tully is trying to maintain a safe position but Oubaali gets an underhook and turns Tully into the cage.
Tully trying to stall but Oubaali improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oubaali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tully softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oubaali throws a punch but it's blocked by Tully.
Oubaali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oubaali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oubaali unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tully! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Oubaali is unloading with more strikes now! Tully drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Oubaali!
During a confident post fight interview, Ali Oubaali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavo Nurmi (ranked 2296 p4p, 58 weight class) and Rocky Tyson (ranked 3886 p4p, 87 weight class). Rocky Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pavo Nurmi'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
36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pavo Nurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Tyson slips under a jab.
Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Nurmi slips the punch.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmi.
Nurmi rushes Tyson and presses him up against the cage.
Tyson is leaning against Nurmi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nurmi lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nurmi.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Nurmi.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Nurmi is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nurmi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Nurmi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmi scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmi fails to land.
Nurmi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Nurmi lands a body punch.
Nurmi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Nurmi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nurmi lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
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!
Nurmi has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Nurmi pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nurmi fails to land.
Nurmi digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Nurmi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmi lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson swings for the body but Nurmi moves out of range.
Nurmi has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmi.
Nurmi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nurmi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nurmi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyson looks winded!
Nurmi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nurmi.
Nurmi lands with a left to the head.
Nurmi lands a nice uppercut.
Tyson is rocked!
Nurmi cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Nurmi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmi finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nurmi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurmi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tyson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tyson drops to his knees and Nurmi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavo Nurmi!
Pavo Nurmi made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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