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IFC MW 29 Murhaa V Heavyweight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gin Kobra (ranked 4398 p4p, 472 weight class) and Boyd Clark (ranked 4049 p4p, 452 weight class). Boyd Clark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
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167 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gin Kobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Clark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobra moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobra moves away.
Clark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobra moves away.
A quick step to the side and Kobra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark lands a nice looking body kick.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra moves out of range easily.
Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Kobra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kobra cracks Clark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kobra throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kobra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing.
Boyd Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobra scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Kobra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kobra tried to counter with a leg kick but Clark avoided it.
Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kobra counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Kobra blocks the low kick.
Kobra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clark walks into a stiff left hand from Kobra.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra moves out of range easily.
Kobra moves out of range of the leg kick from Clark.
Clark throws a front kick aimed at Kobra's knee but Kobra avoids it well.
We've been informed that Clark 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.
Kobra throws a good cross that connects.
Clark tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Kobra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
As Clark looks to move away, Kobra throws a big counter combo but Clark just gets out of the way.
Kobra looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobra checks a leg kick.
Clark throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
It looked like Kobra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clark.
Kobra works the jab nicely.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kobra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark throws a lazy head kick
and Kobra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a hook. Kobra ducked under it nicely.
Clark staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Clark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Clark.
Clark looks to throw a body kick
letting Kobra counter with a right hand.
Clark throws a push kick but Kobra slaps the foot to one side.
Kobra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clark misses with a combination
and Kobra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kobra misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clark throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clark drops Kobra with a beautiful combination! Kobra stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clark is looking for the KO!
Kobra is rocked!
Kobra avoids the head kick by Clark.
Kobra throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.
Oh Kobra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
Kobra seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Kobra tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it.
Kobra feints a jab promting Clark to slip. Kobra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Clark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kobra misses with a double jab.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobra is just out of range.
Clark throws a wild body kick that Kobra sees coming a mile off.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Kobra moves out of range easily.
Kobra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clark on the side of the head.
Kobra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gin Kobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark tries a low kick but Kobra avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Kobra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clark counters with a crisp one two that drops Kobra! Clark thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kobra to his feet! Kobra is in big trouble!
Boyd Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kobra throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobra is just out of range.
Kobra throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobra.
Kobra lands with a shot to the body.
Kobra slips under a jab from Clark.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobra lands with a nice combination. Clark backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Clark misses
and Kobra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kobra rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Kobra.
Kobra misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Kobra.
Kobra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Clark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooh!!! Clark has knocked Kobra down with a huge combo! Clark steps away and waves a wobbly Kobra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobra swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kobra.
Clark takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kobra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
Kobra looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kobra misses its target.
Kobra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobra throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobra throws a quick counter kick to the body but Clark avoids it.
Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobra doesn't seem bothered though.
Kobra slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Kobra misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark wants to land a leg kick but Kobra is out of range.
Kobra is looking to counter punch.
Clark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobra counters with a series of strikes. Clark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Kobra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clark throws a head kick but Kobra moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyd Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Decent striking displayed by Kobra there.
Kobra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clark tries to bum rush Kobra with a series of wild strikes but Kobra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Kobra lands a slapping body shot.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobra moves away.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kobra avoids the head kick by Clark.
Kobra lands with a shot to the body.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobra lands a jab-cross combination.
Kobra throws out a powerful jab.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobra throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark drops his hands momentarily and Kobra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kobra tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clark throws the kick towards the body but Kobra avoids it.
Boyd Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
Kobra misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Clark throws a right and a left that Kobra avoids nicely.
Kobra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobra motions for Clark to come forward. Kobra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Kobra throws a low kick, looking for Clark's leg but Clark calmly moves out of range.
Kobra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clark throws a series of punches but Kobra avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Kobra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobra.
Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
A leg kick checked by Kobra.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Clark is looking to score with low kicks.
Kobra throws a big counter combination but Clark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clark throws a right hand that Kobra ducks under and follows up with a left that Kobra also avoids with ease.
Kobra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kobra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gin Kobra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Kobra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clark misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobra blocks a head kick by Clark.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch combination from Kobra misses.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobra cracks a nice hook into Clark's ribs.
Kobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Kobra does no damage.
A left lands for Kobra.
Kobra misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gin Kobra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Clark!
Boyd Clark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Blowkarski (ranked 4375 p4p, 160 weight class) and En Esch (ranked 4664 p4p, 99 weight class). Blowkarski comes into the arena with Chop Suey blaring out of the sound system. Esch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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285 lbs
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238 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Blowkarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, En Esch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blowkarski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blowkarski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Esch drives through and clinches with Blowkarski against the cage.
Blowkarski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blowkarski tries to break free but Esch pushes him back against the cage.
Blowkarski blocks an uppercut.
Esch misses with a knee strike.
Esch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Esch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
Blowkarski avoiding damage as Esch throws knees to the body.
Esch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esch crunches a lovely knee into Blowkarski's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blowkarski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Esch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blowkarski is defending well for now.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Blowkarski managing to block the knees to the body from Esch.
Esch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esch lands a knee to the body.
Blowkarski is looking to break free of the clinch but Esch has double underhooks.
Blowkarski is trying to push Esch away but Esch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blowkarski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blowkarski breaks from the clinch.
Blowkarski tries a head kick but it misses.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch but Blowkarski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esch scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Pete Blowkarski has been cut.
Esch tries to clinch there but Blowkarski circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esch moves in looking to clinch but Blowkarski pushes him off.
Blowkarski misses with a few strikes there.
Esch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blowkarski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blowkarski throws a counter high kick but Esch was just alert enough to avoid it.
Blowkarski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esch closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Esch.
Blowkarski is breathing heavily.
Esch lands an elbow inside.
Blowkarski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Esch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
Esch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Esch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blowkarski's defenses.
Esch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blowkarski's defenses.
Esch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Esch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blowkarski's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blowkarski.
Esch connects with a knee to the head.
Esch cracks Blowkarski with a nice body shot.
Esch landing knees to the head.
Esch connects with a knee to the head.
Esch lands a nice knee to the body.
Esch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Esch lands a knee to the head.
Esch working Blowkarski over with knees to the body.
Esch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Esch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Esch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blowkarski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Esch.
Esch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Esch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blowkarski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esch looking to throw knees to the head but Blowkarski is blocking nicely.
Esch looking to throw knees to the head but Blowkarski is blocking nicely.
Esch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Esch lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blowkarski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Esch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Blowkarski'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.
Esch avoids the head kick by Blowkarski.
Esch pushes Blowkarski up against the cage in a clinch.
Esch lands a nice uppercut.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esch obliges.
Esch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esch misses with a knee to the head.
Blowkarski wants to break free but Esch has control.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Esch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blowkarski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esch works on Blowkarski's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Esch obliges.
Esch gets through Blowkarski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Esch.
Esch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Esch.
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!
Esch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esch scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esch tries to land a knee to the head but Blowkarski blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Esch.
A hook to the body from Esch.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Esch.
Esch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Esch.
Esch trying to land knees to the body.
Esch missing with knees to the body.
Esch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blowkarski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esch tries to land knees in the clinch but Blowkarski avoids the damage to the body.
Esch with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blowkarski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Esch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blowkarski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blowkarski blocks it with crossed arms.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
En Esch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esch lands a knee to the body.
Esch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Esch lands an elbow inside.
Esch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blowkarski or not.
Esch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blowkarski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Esch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blowkarski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blowkarski takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Esch.
Esch lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Esch.
Esch lands an elbow inside.
Blowkarski blocks a body shot from Esch.
Esch is working Blowkarski over against the cage.
Esch landing knees to the body.
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blowkarski takes an elbow to the temple.
Esch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blowkarski.
Esch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Esch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esch lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Esch.
Esch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
En Esch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pete Blowkarski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Esch closes the distance and clinches.
Blowkarski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Esch landing knees to the head.
Esch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blowkarski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Esch can turn it around.
Esch throws an elbow that misses.
Esch lands a nice knee to the body.
Esch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esch landing knees to the head.
Blowkarski is rocked!
Esch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oh Blowkarski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Esch.
Esch lands a big knee! That's hurt Blowkarski! Oh, he's all over the place! Esch lands another knee that sends Blowkarski to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). En Esch!
En Esch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sal Sizzaro (ranked 3983 p4p, 148 weight class) and Alex Snow (ranked 3616 p4p, 76 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sal Sizzaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Snow!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizzaro throws an off balance right hand
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro throws a right hand that misses
and Snow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Sizzaro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sizzaro misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sizzaro's knee momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sizzaro misses the target.
Sizzaro misses with a takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sal Sizzaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sizzaro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro misses with a takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Sizzaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snow flicks out a counter leg kick but Sizzaro steps away.
Sizzaro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sizzaro prevents Snow from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sizzaro distracts Snow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sizzaro trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sizzaro is one step ahead there.
Snow is still trying to improve position.
Sizzaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snow throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sizzaro preventing the sweep.
Sizzaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sizzaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sizzaro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snow dives on top into guard.
Sizzaro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snow works over Sizzaro with some ground and pound from guard.
Snow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sizzaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snow is aware though and is defending well.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sizzaro is keeping the position for now.
Snow lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizzaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sizzaro is pulling down on Snow's head to control his posture.
Sizzaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sizzaro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sizzaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sizzaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sizzaro controls Snow momentarily but Snow frees himself.
Snow working some strikes from top position.
Sizzaro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
Sizzaro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sizzaro passes Snow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snow tries to get to full guard but Sizzaro has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Snow will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sizzaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Sizzaro misses with a body shot
and Snow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sizzaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Sizzaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Sizzaro throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Snow misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizzaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Sizzaro 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Sizzaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sizzaro takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzaro throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alex Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sizzaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Sizzaro.
Snow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick
and Snow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sizzaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snow counters with a right hand to the body.
Sizzaro throws a right hand that misses
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Sizzaro was not able to check.
A jab from Sizzaro misses.
Snow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sizzaro with a poor takedown
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Sizzaro was not able to check.
Sizzaro misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sizzaro misses with a body punch
and Snow counters with an inside leg kick.
Sizzaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sizzaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sizzaro misses
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Sizzaro was not able to check.
Sizzaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sizzaro throws a right hand that misses
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Sizzaro misses with a low kick as Snow jumps back.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sizzaro misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Snow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sizzaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Sizzaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Sizzaro shoots for a takedown but Snow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sizzaro misses with a hook
and Snow counters with a left to the body.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick but Snow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sizzaro throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sizzaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sizzaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sizzaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Sizzaro 's knee.
Sizzaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snow counters with an inside leg kick.
Sizzaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Sizzaro misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters with an inside leg kick.
Sizzaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snow as he avoids it easily.
Sizzaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizzaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Sizzaro 's knee.
Sizzaro misses with a right hand
and Snow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sizzaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sizzaro misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Snow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sizzaro throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Sizzaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Snow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sizzaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sizzaro throws a leg kick
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Sizzaro 's knee.
A low kick from Sizzaro is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sizzaro swings widly with a right hand
and Snow counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sizzaro misses with a body punch
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sizzaro throws an off balance right hand
and Snow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sizzaro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Snow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sizzaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Sizzaro.
Snow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sizzaro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Snow trying to control the position.
Sizzaro looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sal Sizzaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sizzaro working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Snow chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizzaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sizzaro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sizzaro tries to get out of the position.
Sizzaro working a defensive guard here.
Sizzaro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Snow is pulling down on Sizzaro's head to control his posture.
Sizzaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sizzaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sizzaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sizzaro keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass.
Snow chips away with some ground and pound.
Snow connects with a couple of short punches.
Sizzaro has momentary wrist control but Snow slips an elbow through the middle.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sizzaro working a defensive guard here.
Sizzaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snow postures up and lands a big shot to Sizzaro's brow.
Sizzaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow distracts Sizzaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Sizzaro is keeping the position.
Snow is in close to Sizzaro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Snow stands and throws Sizzaro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sizzaro tries to buck Snow off but Snow is having none of it.
Sizzaro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Snow wants to pass to mount but Sizzaro is defending the position.
Snow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snow connects with a nice short shot to Sizzaro's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sizzaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sizzaro.
Snow lands a couple of digs.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Sizzaro is keeping the position.
Snow lands a couple of digs.
Snow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snow won't allow Sizzaro to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow works over Sizzaro with some ground and pound from guard.
Snow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sal Sizzaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Snow!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 4960 p4p, 174 weight class) and Vinnie Sixx (ranked 4354 p4p, 91 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Titanic theme. Sixx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Fire of Power by WATAIN. Vinnie Sixx will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Sixx!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sixx is just out of range.
Sixx displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left lands for Sixx.
Sixx throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a nice right hand that sends Sixx toppling to the canvas! Sixx scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dawson finish him?!
It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sixx throws a series of punches but Dawson avoids them all with ease.
Sixx lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sixx swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixx.
Sixx's corner calls for a 1-2. Sixx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vinnie Sixx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dawson swings for the body but Sixx moves out of range.
Sixx is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sixx.
Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sixx, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Sixx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Dawson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dawson drops Sixx with a big knee straight up the middle! Sixx is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sixx is rocked!
That has opened up Vinnie Sixx's cut even more.
Sixx on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sixx is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Sixx looks winded!
Sixx tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Sixx drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jack Dawson!
Jack Dawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 4759 p4p, 501 weight class) and Cj McGregor (ranked 4234 p4p, 459 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris White !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cj McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. White is in McGregor's guard.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
White stands and throws McGregor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGregor's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
White lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGregor hang on?
White jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGregor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGregor and White has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
White working the head with strikes.
White decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
White swings widly with a right hand
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
White is rocked!
White misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White shoots and misses
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chris White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGregor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McGregor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
White sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
White wants to take McGregor's back here but McGregor is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McGregor wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White get's back to his feet.
McGregor throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces White back to the cage. McGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
White tries to score with a low kick but McGregor moves his leg out of the way.
McGregor lands a nice hook to White 's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice right hand that sends White toppling to the canvas! White scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McGregor finish him?!
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
White is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj McGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGregor throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor drops White with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but White looks back up at him and smiles so McGregor waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McGregor leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White misses with a hook to the body
and McGregor counters with a big right hand! Oh White is in trouble here! McGregor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cj McGregor!
Our winner, Cj McGregor, 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 Anthony Griffith (ranked 2764 p4p, 109 weight class) and Rouhullah Abbaspour (ranked 3716 p4p, 134 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rouhullah Abbaspour!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbaspour takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffith connects with a body shot that sends Abbaspour's belly button to the back.
Griffith tests Abbaspour's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rouhullah Abbaspour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Abbaspour finds it's target.
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Abbaspour fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Griffith's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abbaspour throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffith.
Abbaspour misses with a left hand
and Griffith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Abbaspour. Those never looked like landing.
Griffith dodges the punch combination from Abbaspour.
Griffith takes a swing at Abbaspour's ribcage but misses.
Abbaspour looks to land a left hand but Griffith moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abbaspour looks to land a right hand but Griffith moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffith misses the target.
Abbaspour takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith throws a combination that misses
and Abbaspour counters with a series of strikes. Griffith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab by Griffith.
Abbaspour misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbaspour throws a combination that misses
and Griffith counters with a right hand to the body.
Abbaspour looks winded!
Griffith lands with a cross.
Griffith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffith lands a left and a right that send Abbaspour crashing to the mat, dazed. Griffith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Abbaspour is rocked!
It looks like Rouhullah Abbaspour has been cut.
Griffith throws a right and a left that Abbaspour avoids nicely.
Abbaspour is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffith finish him?
Abbaspour pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abbaspour seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbaspour manages to avoid it.
Abbaspour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.
Abbaspour swings for the body but Griffith moves out of range.
Griffith misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith throws a body punch but Abbaspour moves out of range.
Griffith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abbaspour throws an off balance right hand
and Griffith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbaspour. Griffith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abbaspour misses with a hook to the body
and Griffith counters with a left to the body.
Abbaspour throws a right and a left that Griffith avoids nicely.
Griffith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abbaspour doesn't seem bothered though.
Abbaspour showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffith.
Griffith lands a jab to the nose.
Abbaspour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.
Abbaspour misses with a left hand
and Griffith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffith is looking to wear down Abbaspour with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griffith tries to bum rush Abbaspour with a series of wild strikes but Abbaspour uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbaspour misses with a wild body shot.
Abbaspour throws an off balance right hand
enabling Griffith to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbaspour moves away.
Abbaspour throws a combination that misses
and Griffith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griffith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abbaspour at a distance.
Nice body punch from Griffith.
Griffith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffith throws a body punch but Abbaspour moves out of range.
Griffith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abbaspour walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abbaspour throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffith lands a slapping body shot.
Abbaspour is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Griffith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbaspour dodges the punch combination from Griffith.
Griffith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbaspour was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abbaspour.
Griffith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abbaspour throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffith misses with a body shot.
Abbaspour appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abbaspour misses with an uppercut
and Griffith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griffith misses with a wild body shot.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbaspour manages to avoid it.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbaspour manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Griffith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Griffith slips a straight right by Abbaspour.
Abbaspour swinging wildly here.
Griffith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abbaspour fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbaspour misses the body punch
and Griffith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffith sends Abbaspour crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Griffith is motioning to the referee to let Abbaspour up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Griffith. Beautiful body shot.
Griffith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbaspour can do to turn this around?
Griffith takes a swing at Abbaspour's ribcage but misses.
Abbaspour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffith moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffith. Abbaspour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbaspour misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffith counters with a nice body shot.
Anthony Griffith is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Griffith misses.
Griffith with a jab.
Abbaspour is breathing heavily.
Griffith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbaspour was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffith.
Griffith throws a body punch but Abbaspour moves out of range.
Abbaspour is looking for the big counter here.
Griffith digs a good hook to Abbaspour's body.
Some wild striking there from Abbaspour.
Oooooh!!! Griffith has knocked Abbaspour down with a huge combo! Griffith steps away and waves a wobbly Abbaspour back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Griffith fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Abbaspour square on the jaw! Damn, Abbaspour is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Griffith!
Anthony Griffith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoise Durnin (ranked 2486 p4p, 95 weight class) and Blake Starks (ranked 2388 p4p, 59 weight class). Starks has chosen Fire Fire as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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234 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Naoise Durnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Starks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starks needs to keep his hands up - Durnin had a free shot at his head there.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durnin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Starks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starks takes a swing at Durnin's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Starks.
Durnin misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Durnin misses.
We've been told by Durnin's head coaches at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Starks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starks staying out of range there.
Starks moves in looking to clinch but Durnin pushes him off.
Durnin throws a lazy right hand but Starks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks defending well as Durnin loads up on a big left hand.
Durnin scores with the left hand. Starks knows he should have avoided that one.
Durnin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Durnin misses with a straight left.
Starks wants to counter with a clinch but Durnin pushes him away.
A big right from Durnin misses.
Starks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durnin.
Starks misses with a wild body shot.
Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Starks is just out of range.
Durnin scores with the left hand. Starks knows he should have avoided that one.
Starks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durnin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durnin throws the left hand but Starks avoids the punch easily.
Starks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Starks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Starks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durnin manages to avoid it.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durnin.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Starks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Starks rushes Durnin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Starks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durnin is leaning against Starks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Starks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Durnin controls his hands.
Durnin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starks slips under a jab from Durnin.
Durnin misses with a hook.
Starks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starks tries to clinch but Durnin is having none of it.
Durnin throws an overhand right that lands on Starks's shoulder, as Starks tries to avoid the shot.
Starks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durnin.
Starks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Starks doesn't manage to clinch there - Durnin circles away.
Nice defenses there by Starks.
Durnin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starks.
A little feinted left hand from Durnin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Durnin misses.
Durnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starks manages to avoid it.
Starks tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durnin throws a big shot that misses.
Starks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durnin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durnin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durnin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Durnin coming out on top.
Starks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durnin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Starks.
Starks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durnin.
Durnin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Durnin throws an off balance right hand
and Starks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoise Durnin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durnin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starks moves away.
Starks wants to counter with a clinch but Durnin pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starks tries to clinch there but Durnin circles away.
Durnin stuns Starks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starks tries to close the distance and clinch but Durnin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durnin rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Starks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Starks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durnin momentarily.
Starks closes the distance but Durnin moves to the side
letting Durnin counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starks.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Durnin lands a nice shot that snaps Starks's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks tries to clinch but Durnin moves out of range.
Durnin clobbers Starks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Starks moves away from the strike by Durnin.
Starks tries to clinch but Durnin moves out of range.
Durnin lands a slapping body shot.
Durnin throws a hook but Starks avoids it easily.
Starks wants to counter the offense by Durnin and move into the clinch position.
Starks misses with a jab to the body
and Durnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Starks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Starks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durnin tests Starks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durnin scores with the left hand. Starks knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Starks is just out of range.
Durnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Starks.
Starks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
A swing and a miss from Durnin.
Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Starks is just out of range.
Starks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durnin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starks can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Starks.
Naoise Durnin is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durnin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks wants to clinch.
Durnin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Durnin misses its intended target.
Durnin misses with a looping left.
Starks wants to counter the offense by Durnin and move into the clinch position.
Durnin misses with an uppercut.
Starks is looking to clinch.
Starks moves in looking to clinch but Durnin pushes him off.
Durnin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Durnin scores with a nice strike.
Durnin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durnin takes a swing at Starks's ribcage but misses.
Durnin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durnin throws a hook but Starks blocks it.
Starks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Starks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durnin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Starks scrambles back to his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Starks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starks wants to clinch.
Durnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Starks instigates a clinch.
Durnin tries to circle away but Starks has him pinned against the cage.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Starks controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoise Durnin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Durnin throws an off balance right hand
and Starks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Starks avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the cage.
Starks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durnin's elbow.
Starks scores with a shot to the side of Durnin's head.
Durnin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Starks is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Starks.
Durnin tries to circle away but Starks has him pinned against the cage.
Starks slows down the pace here.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Starks controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starks can't find room to land a body shot as Durnin controls the action.
Starks tries to work over Durnin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin lands a hook that snaps the head of Starks backwards.
Durnin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Starks tries to throw a body punch but Durnin avoids it by throwing Starks back against the cage.
Starks misses with some punches.
Starks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks misses with some punches.
Starks is pushing Durnin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Starks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durnin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durnin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starks was well out of range. Poor timing from Durnin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durnin takes a swing at Starks's ribcage but misses.
Durnin misses the shot to the body.
Starks is looking to clinch but Durnin is avoiding it.
Durnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durnin misses with a hook
and Starks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Starks on the inside.
Naoise Durnin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durnin letting Starks take a breather here.
Starks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Starks on the inside.
Starks slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durnin has Starks pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starks misses with some punches.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Durnin controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durnin.
Durnin blocks a body shot from Starks.
Starks tries to throw a body punch but Durnin avoids it by throwing Starks back against the cage.
Starks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Starks struggles to land a body shot inside as Durnin controls his hands.
Starks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Starks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Starks blocks an uppercut.
Durnin blocking some punches.
Starks misses with a body punch.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starks misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Starks.
Blake Starks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starks misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Starks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durnin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoise Durnin!
Naoise Durnin 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Touchard (ranked 1304 p4p, 155 weight class) and Mike Van Rijn (ranked 1962 p4p, 238 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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163 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Touchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Van Rijn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touchard misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Van Rijn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Touchard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Rijn works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Touchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Touchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn scores with a nice right hand.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Rijn clinches up against the cage.
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Touchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Touchard.
Touchard shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Rijn tries to sprawl out of it but Touchard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Rijn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Touchard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Rijn checks it well.
Touchard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Touchard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Touchard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn tries to improve position but can't.
Van Rijn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Touchard.
Touchard tries to move to mount but Van Rijn blocks the move with his legs.
Van Rijn is trying to control Touchard's posture but Touchard avoids it.
Touchard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rijn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Touchard working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Rijn struggling a bit here.
Touchard 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.
Van Rijn tries to buck Touchard off but Touchard is having none of it.
Touchard is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Rijn is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touchard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Rijn, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Rijn stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Touchard is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Rijn is defending well.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Touchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Touchard is looking to take a break and control but Van Rijn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Touchard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Rijn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Touchard has control of an arm but Van Rijn manages to advance to Touchard's back!
Van Rijn tries to keep control of the position but Touchard is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Touchard right now.
Touchard turns into Van Rijn and is now in his guard.
Touchard postures up.
Van Rijn wants to sweep here but Touchard controlling him for the moment.
Van Rijn keeping moving, preventing Touchard from controlling successfully.
Touchard pushing down on Van Rijn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Rijn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Van Rijn controlling the position well.
Touchard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Rijn is trying to get back to full guard.
Touchard content to control rather than advance.
Van Rijn trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn taking some punishment here, with Touchard in his half guard.
Van Rijn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Touchard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Rijn is trying to control but can't.
Touchard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Rijn!
Touchard wants to control the pace but Van Rijn is squirming around nicely.
Van Rijn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Touchard has good solid back control here.
Touchard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Touchard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Touchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Touchard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Touchard can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Touchard working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touchard misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Van Rijn presses Touchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Touchard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Touchard.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Touchard throws a head punch that misses.
Touchard slowing the pace effectively.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Touchard's ribcage. Touchard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn gets through Touchard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Touchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Touchard takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn presses Touchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Touchard stalling in the clinch but Van Rijn improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Touchard misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Touchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Touchard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Touchard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn presses Touchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Touchard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Touchard's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Touchard is rocked!
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Touchard.
Oh Touchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Touchard seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Touchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn dips a shoulder and cracks Touchard with a mighty uppercut! Touchard falls back against the cage and Van Rijn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Touchard is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Van Rijn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gosha Lopez (ranked 840 p4p, 98 weight class) and Feihck Tiote (ranked 882 p4p, 103 weight class). Lopez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sho Z-pod duba. 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gosha Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Feihck Tiote!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiote tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiote throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tiote has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lopez closes the distance and pushes Tiote back into the cage.
Lopez wants the takedown. Tiote is fighting it off but Lopez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tiote's guard against the cage.
Tiote looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Tiote keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote looking for subs off his back but Lopez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez trying to mount his opponent but Tiote defends it.
Tiote is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily.
Tiote wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tiote knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lopez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiote is looking to improve his position.
Tiote actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tiote actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez controlling the action here.
Tiote makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiote.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiote is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiote fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Tiote. Tiote gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiote.
Gosha Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feihck Tiote.
Tiote looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopez tries to counter by clinching up but Tiote breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Tiote tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiote.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gosha Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tiote looking to score a takedown here. Lopez is defending well but Tiote drives through and ends up in Lopez's guard.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Tiote is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Tiote controlling him for the moment.
Lopez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lopez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Tiote from controlling successfully.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tiote manages to get himself to full guard.
Lopez advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote bucks up and tries to throw Lopez off but instead Lopez has got his back!
Lopez is looking to control Tiote but Tiote is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gosha Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez looking for the choke from the back.
Lopez has the hooks in. Tiote is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lopez tightening his grip on Tiote, looking for the choke.
Lopez doesn't have the hooks in and Tiote manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tiote trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tiote looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Tiote is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tiote is on top in guard.
Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tiote pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiote pulls his head out easily.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiote can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiote wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Tiote is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tiote scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tiote is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tiote seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lopez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiote is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Lopez tries to roll over but Tiote keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Feihck Tiote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tiote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tiote gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiote wants to clinch.
Lopez leaves Tiote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiote shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Tiote controlling him for the moment.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Tiote defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tiote sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Tiote is controlling well.
Tiote is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Tiote seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Tiote sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
Tiote stalling away here and it's allowed Lopez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tiote passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Tiote is very close to passing his half guard.
Tiote passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tiote prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.
Tiote lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopez hang on?
Tiote takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tiote looking to control but Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Lopez wants to hold on but Tiote pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiote dominating with strikes here.
Tiote is trying to control here but Lopez has managed to regain half guard.
Tiote is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feihck Tiote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tiote 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feihck Tiote!
Feihck Tiote really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhaa (ranked 266 p4p, 39 weight class) and Light Heavyweight (ranked 236 p4p, 33 weight class). Light Heavyweight acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Murhaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Heavyweight!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heavyweight misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Heavyweight's body. Heavyweight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heavyweight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Heavyweight tries to bum rush Murhaa with a series of wild strikes but Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa clinches up against the cage.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Heavyweight throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Heavyweight working aggressively here.
Heavyweight misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa is looking to control Heavyweight's arms but Heavyweight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murhaa has his back to the cage.
Heavyweight letting Murhaa take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Heavyweight looks to move away, Murhaa throws a big counter combo but Heavyweight just gets out of the way.
Murhaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heavyweight lands a jab to the head.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Heavyweight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhaa with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murhaa - that will leave a mark!
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa feints a jab promting Heavyweight to slip. Murhaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heavyweight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight slips a straight right by Murhaa.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa sets himself, and Heavyweight steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavyweight has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heavyweight misses the jab.
Murhaa works Heavyweight's body with a nice hook.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heavyweight instigates a clinch.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heavyweight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa scores with a nice body kick.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Heavyweight misses with a two punch combination.
Heavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Heavyweight misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heavyweight moves to clinch but Murhaa breaks away
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heavyweight doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight saw that one coming.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Heavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heavyweight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murhaa wants to clinch.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Heavyweight manages to avoid it.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa catches Heavyweight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heavyweight punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heavyweight. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Heavyweight prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Heavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heavyweight avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Heavyweight throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Heavyweight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Murhaa.
Heavyweight keeps the fight on the outside.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Heavyweight's head back.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heavyweight was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Heavyweight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heavyweight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heavyweight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ispa Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heavyweight scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa lands with a right hand.
Heavyweight moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Heavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa presses Heavyweight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Murhaa throws a series of strikes that have Heavyweight backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa with a hook.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Heavyweight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Heavyweight wants to clinch up but Murhaa keeps it at a distance.
Heavyweight takes the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heavyweight's elbow.
Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Heavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Heavyweight's head.
Heavyweight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short right from Heavyweight.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Heavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight blocking some punches.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Heavyweight avoids it well.
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavyweight can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heavyweight misses the jab.
Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heavyweight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heavyweight slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Heavyweight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murhaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice jab there from Murhaa.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heavyweight.
Murhaa cracks Heavyweight with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
Heavyweight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heavyweight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa gets tackled into the cage by Heavyweight. Heavyweight maintains the clinch.
Heavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heavyweights head.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavyweight.
Murhaa takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heavyweight misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Heavyweight does no damage.
A combination from Murhaa does no damage.
Heavyweight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heavyweight wants to clinch.
Heavyweight misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Murhaa lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Heavyweight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Heavyweight.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Murhaa moves out of range as Heavyweight strikes.
Donk. Murhaa catches Heavyweight right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Heavyweight there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa slips a jab from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to keep at a distance but Murhaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Heavyweight avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Heavyweight throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Heavyweight misses with a double jab.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heavyweight's calf.
Heavyweight misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heavyweight's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch lands to the side of Heavyweight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Murhaa lands a jab to Heavyweight's midsection.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Heavyweight's ribs.
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Heavyweight back to the cage. Murhaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Heavyweight throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Heavyweight dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
Heavyweight misses with a straight right.
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Heavyweight throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heavyweight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavyweight with a hook.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heavyweight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhaa, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Heavyweight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Heavyweight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Heavyweight misses.
Heavyweight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heavyweight throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heavyweight's knee momentarily.
Heavyweight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa cracks Heavyweight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heavyweight if he has to take too many more of those.
Heavyweight tries to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Heavyweight cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Heavyweight's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight connects with a crisp jab.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut.
Heavyweight takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
A combination from Murhaa does no damage.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Heavyweight's head but Heavyweight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa closes the distance and pushes Heavyweight back into the cage.
Heavyweight tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Murhaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land.
Murhaa trying to stall but Heavyweight improves his position.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Heavyweight pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa is leaning against Heavyweight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heavyweight or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Heavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heavyweight tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Heavyweight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murhaa in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murhaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murhaa.
Murhaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Heavyweight in the body.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heavyweight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa had his way with Light Heavyweight in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murhaa misses the jab.
Heavyweight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Heavyweight scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Heavyweight ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa jabs at Heavyweight's body.
Murhaa tests Heavyweight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heavyweight moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Heavyweight is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Heavyweight fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Heavyweight.
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murhaa!
Heavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Heavyweight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heavyweight blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Heavyweight misses with a looping left.
Murhaa misses with a jab to the body
and Heavyweight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heavyweight has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murhaa.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Murhaa has Heavyweight up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Heavyweight.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heavyweight or not.
Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa works on Heavyweight's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Heavyweight blocks it.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heavyweight misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Heavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heavyweight blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa cracks Heavyweight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heavyweight misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heavyweight.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
Heavyweight throws a body shot but no joy.
Heavyweight tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Light Heavyweight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heavyweight has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murhaa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murhaa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa retains his light heavyweight title!
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