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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Brannagan (ranked 1466 p4p, 180 weight class) and Terrence Thornton (ranked 2351 p4p, 270 weight class). Thornton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pusha T - Exodus 23:1. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Brannagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrence Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannagan staying out of range there.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Brannagan.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thornton 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.
Thornton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thornton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brannagan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brannagan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brannagan showed some decent athleticism there.
Brannagan winds up and cracks Thornton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thornton is looking to improve his position.
Brannagan slows the pace down in half guard.
Thornton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brannagan is keen to just control but Thornton is a slippery customer.
Thornton is looking for a sweep. Brannagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thornton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thornton wants to get back to full guard.
Brannagan is looking to stall here but Thornton recovers full guard.
Thornton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Thornton is trying to keep Brannagan in close.
Thornton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Brannagan controlling him for the moment.
Brannagan content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brannagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brannagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thornton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton lands with a right hand.
Thornton shoots and misses
and Brannagan counters with an inside leg kick.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Brannagan moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Thornton.
A big right from Brannagan misses.
Thornton connects with a jab.
Brannagan throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
Thornton looking to score a takedown here. Brannagan is defending well but Thornton drives through and ends up in Brannagan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thornton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thornton trying to control but Brannagan is working from the bottom.
Brannagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thornton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thornton distracts Brannagan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brannagan is trying to control the position but Thornton postures up.
Brannagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Brannagan working a defensive guard here.
Thornton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brannagan wants to sweep here but Thornton controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Brannagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brannagan seems keen to control Thornton's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brannagan avoids the body shot from Thornton.
Thornton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brannagan quickly recovers to half guard.
Thornton prevents Brannagan from improving his position.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brannagan's head.
Thornton lands with a punch from half guard.
Brannagan tries to roll over but Thornton keeps him under control.
Brannagan trying to control but Thornton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton is looking for a kimura here.
Brannagan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thornton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thornton's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannagan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brannagan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brannagan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brannagan biding his time, controlling Thornton.
Brannagan has the hooks in. Thornton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thornton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brannagan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan lands a big elbow.
Thornton tries to reverse the position but Brannagan maintains control.
Brannagan controlling his opponent.
Thornton wants to hold on but Brannagan pushes him away.
Brannagan trying to control but Thornton is having none of it.
Thornton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brannagan with good strikes from the mount here!
Brannagan landing strikes from the mount.
Brutus Brannagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brannagan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brannagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan looking to finish Thornton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thornton!
Thornton is looking to improve his position but Brannagan isn't that keen on the idea.
Brannagan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thornton looks a forlorn figure.
Brannagan wants to control the pace but Thornton is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Brannagan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thornton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brannagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thornton is looking to escape.
Brannagan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thornton hang on?
Brannagan trying to control but Thornton is having none of it.
Brannagan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thornton hang on?
Thornton is trying to escape the mount.
Brannagan dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brannagan landing punches.
Thornton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brannagan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Brannagan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thornton misses with a wild body shot.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Brannagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thornton to score with a decent uppercut.
Brannagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thornton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brannagan throws a big shot that misses.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannagan.
Thornton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brannagan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brannagan clobbers Thornton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thornton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brannagan on the side of the head.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Brannagan.
Brannagan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thornton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thornton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brannagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Brannagan.
Brannagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannagan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thornton's head.
Thornton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brannagan shoots in and drives through. Thornton sprawls well.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brannagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thornton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brannagan throws a solid leg kick but Thornton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brannagan.
Thornton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brannagan's head.
Brannagan misses with a looping left.
Brannagan misses with a straight right.
Brannagan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Brannagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brannagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Thornton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brannagan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thornton misses with a low kick.
Thornton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton moves away from the strike by Brannagan.
A good leg kick by Brannagan.
Brannagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brannagan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thornton. That did some damage!
Thornton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brannagan.
Thornton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brannagan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thornton did well to prevent Brannagan getting side control.
Thornton tries to roll over but Brannagan keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thornton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brannagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thornton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brannagan trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Brannagan postures up.
Thornton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brannagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brannagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brannagan wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Brannagan landing with the ground and pound.
Thornton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brannagan is stalling in the full guard.
Brannagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrence Thornton.
I think Thornton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 908 p4p, 109 weight class) and Ingvar Ingesson (ranked 1150 p4p, 145 weight class). Ingesson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sail - AWOLNATION. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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202 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingvar Ingesson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ingesson throws a counter combo.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Ingesson counters with a straight right hand.
Ingesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Ingvar Ingesson has been cut.
Orion cracks Ingesson with a left hook right on the temple and Ingesson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Orion lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Ingesson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 879 p4p, 111 weight class) and Carney Duffy (ranked 1135 p4p, 142 weight class). Duffy has chosen Brawl - Bloody spit as his entrance music. Carney Duffy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carney Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by N`bagr.
Duffy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of N`bagr's head.
N`bagr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duffy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
N`bagr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ogmak N`bagr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N`bagr throws a leg kick but Duffy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duffy moves away from the strike by N`bagr.
Duffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duffy misses with a body kick.
As Duffy backs away, N`bagr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
N`bagr misses with a left hand
and Duffy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from N`bagr. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duffy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses.
N`bagr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duffy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from N`bagr.
Duffy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
N`bagr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duffy.
Carney Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy moves out of range of the strikes.
Duffy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duffy misses with a looping left.
N`bagr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duffy 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.
N`bagr tries a low kick but Duffy avoids it.
Duffy throws a head kick but N`bagr moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duffy.
Duffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by N`bagr.
N`bagr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duffy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duffy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
N`bagr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Duffy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duffy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but N`bagr was well out of range. Poor timing from Duffy.
N`bagr scores with a head kick.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by N`bagr.
N`bagr misses with a looping right.
Duffy with a nice cross.
Duffy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
N`bagr takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to N`bagr's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from N`bagr.
N`bagr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duffy.
N`bagr misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Duffy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before N`bagr can pounce on him.
N`bagr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
N`bagr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Duffy throws an off balance right hand
and N`bagr counters with a straight right hand.
Duffy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by N`bagr.
N`bagr throws an overhand right that lands on Duffy's shoulder, as Duffy tries to avoid the shot.
Duffy flicks out a counter leg kick but N`bagr steps away.
N`bagr misses with a hook.
Duffy lands with an uppercut that bounces N`bagr off the cage and back into range.
N`bagr scores with a sloppy right hand. Duffy should have avoided that one.
Duffy misses with a looping left.
N`bagr throws a front kick aimed at Duffy's knee but Duffy avoids it well.
Duffy looks to land a left hand but N`bagr moved out of range nicely.
N`bagr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duffy counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duffy.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duffy connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ogmak N`bagr has been cut.
N`bagr can't find room to land a body shot as Duffy controls the action.
N`bagr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
N`bagr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duffy but Duffy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
N`bagr throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
N`bagr throws a head kick that misses
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
N`bagr is rocked!
N`bagr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duffy.
Oh N`bagr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duffy drops N`bagr with a straight right hand, right on the button! Duffy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carney Duffy!
A relieved looking Carney Duffy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Mundi (ranked 631 p4p, 65 weight class) and DJ Augie (ranked 856 p4p, 89 weight class). Mundi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Swallow The Sun - Hold This Woe. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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262 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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276 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Mundi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mundi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mundi misses with a body shot.
Augie lands an overhand right.
Mundi jabs Augie right on the nose. Augie blinks but takes it well.
It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Mundi. Beautiful body shot.
Augie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mundi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mundi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Augie.
Mundi is looking to counter punch.
Augie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mundi.
Augie looks to score with a jab to the body but Mundi is just out of range.
Mundi misses with an uppercut. Augie saw that one coming.
Augie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mundi counters with a big head kick but Augie shrugs it off.
Augie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mundi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mundi scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augie misses with an uppercut
and Mundi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mundi.
Mundi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Augie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Augie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mundi is looking to regain half guard here but Augie keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mundi parries the strikes from Augie easily there. Augie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mundi to escape.
You can see the frustration on Mundi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mundi tries to buck Augie off but Augie is having none of it.
Augie with the ground and pound but Mundi regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Augie lands strikes from half guard.
Augie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mundi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augie throwing shots but Mundi is blocking nicely.
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. Augie connects with a nice short shot to Mundi's temple.
Mundi wants to control but Augie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Augie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Augie trying to control from half guard but Mundi is working away.
Mundi won't allow Augie to pass to mount.
Mundi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Augie.
Augie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mundi wants to get back to his feet.
Mundi is trying to maintain the position but Augie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augie is nestled in close to Mundi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mundi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Augie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Augie is nestled in close to Mundi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Augie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Augie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Augie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Augie seems to be looking for submissions.
Mundi is looking for a sweep. Augie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Augie trying to control from half guard but Mundi is working away.
Augie stops Mundi from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augie working Mundi over with strikes.
Augie throwing shots but Mundi is blocking nicely.
Augie working the head and body with strikes.
Mundi wants to get back to full guard.
Augie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Augie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Augie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mundi!
Augie looking to control but Mundi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Augie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mundi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Augie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Augie throws a body shot but no joy.
Augie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mundi.
Nice defenses there by Augie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augie is defended easily by Mundi.
Mundi looks to land a left hand but Augie moved out of range nicely.
Augie misses with the combination.
Mundi walks into a straight right hand from Augie.
Mundi avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mundi was well out of range. Poor timing from Augie.
Augie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mundi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Augie tries to counter it with a takedown but Mundi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Augie throws the left hand but Mundi avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Mundi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Augie.
Mundi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundi takes a swing at Augie's ribcage but misses.
Augie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mundi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gordon Mundi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augie throws a right and a left that Mundi avoids nicely.
Mundi is looking to counter punch.
Augie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mundi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mundi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Augie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Augie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mundi is fending him off so far but Augie persists. Nope, Mundi circles away and we're back to standing.
Augie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mundi.
Augie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augie shoots in but Mundi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon Mundi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Augie.
Augie is breathing heavily.
Mundi throws a good cross that connects.
Augie moves out of range of the strikes.
Augie feints the counter takedown.
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!
Mundi scores with a jab. Augie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That has opened up DJ Augie's cut even more.
Mundi misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundi ducks under a wild hook from Augie.
A lazy left from Mundi finds it's target.
Augie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mundi throws out the jab.
Mundi staying out of range there.
Mundi lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mundi.
Augie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mundi defends it well.
Mundi ducks under a wild hook from Augie.
Mundi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Augie just manages to avoid it.
Mundi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mundi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Augie scores with the left hand. Mundi knows he should have avoided that one.
Mundi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augie throws out the jab.
Augie staying out of range there.
Mundi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mundi.
Augie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mundi's hands.
Augie stuns Mundi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mundi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Mundi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mundi.
Augie lands a right hook to the body.
Augie works Mundi's body with a nice hook.
Mundi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augie shoots in looking for a takedown but Mundi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Augie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Mundi scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augie.
Augie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mundi tries to avoid it but Augie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mundi to the ground. Mundi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Augie avoids the body shot from Mundi.
The fighters circling - Mundi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mundi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mundi throws a shot from downtown. Augie moves away and avoids it.
Augie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Augie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mundi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Mundi both land. Nice combination.
The cut above DJ Augie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Augie blocks a jab.
Augie staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mundi misses the target.
Mundi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon Mundi is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Augie scores with a four punch combination!
Augie dives in for a single leg takedown but Mundi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Augie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Augie lands a jab to the head.
Mundi throws an off balance right hand
and Augie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mundi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mundi.
Augie tries for a takedown but Mundi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mundi throws a body shot but no joy.
Augie feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Mundi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
That's time! Mundi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mundi swings for the body but Augie moves out of range.
Mundi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augie was well out of range. Poor timing from Mundi.
Augie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mundi throws a lazy right hand but Augie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Augie shoots in for a takedown but Mundi shows good takedown defense.
Mundi throws a jab but it's blocked by Augie.
A cross from Mundi lands.
Augie lands a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Mundi.
Mundi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Augie's sensitive parts.
Mundi misses with a hook. Augie ducked under it nicely.
Mundi scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mundi scores with a shot to the body.
Mundi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augie moves away.
Augie misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mundi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mundi lands the left hand.
Augie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mundi gets caught flat footed, as Augie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Augie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mundi is on top in guard.
Augie keeping moving, preventing Mundi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mundi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Augie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mundi is trying to get back to half guard.
Augie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augie working the ground and pound but Mundi is defending the strikes.
Mundi is looking to regain half guard here but Augie keeps moving and retains side control.
Augie in side control, throwing shots but Mundi defends.
Augie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mundi is looking to regain half guard here but Augie keeps moving and retains side control.
Augie trying to control the position but Mundi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundi wants to control but Augie postures up.
Augie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Augie is putting a hurting on Mundi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mundi is looking for a sweep.
Augie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mundi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Augie working the ground and pound.
Augie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Augie prevents Mundi from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Augie is staying tight to Mundi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Augie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mundi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mundi regains half guard.
Augie is looking for a kimura here.
Augie is taking a breather. Mundi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mundi wants to control but Augie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Mundi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mundi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Mundi!
A victorious Gordon Mundi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Vogler (ranked 321 p4p, 38 weight class) and Caius Cosades (ranked 332 p4p, 40 weight class). Vogler comes to the cage accompanied by Durchblick - Mach Dich Locker. Cosades has chosen Reign of the Septims as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunter Vogler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vogler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosades.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vogler, as that shot connected.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Vogler throws an overhand right that lands on Cosades's shoulder, as Cosades tries to avoid the shot.
Vogler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Vogler misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Cosades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cosades.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Vogler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cosades throws a leg kick but Vogler checks it.
Cosades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cosades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vogler counters with a thumping low kick.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cosades shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vogler as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosades throws a jab when Vogler was well out of range.
Cosades avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Cosades. That snapped Vogler's head back.
Cosades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vogler, right into the meat.
Cosades lands a glancing blow to the side of Vogler's head.
Nice shot by Vogler.
Cosades misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
Cosades moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cosades takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cosades slips a jab from Vogler.
Cosades bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vogler's head backwards.
Vogler tests Cosades's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosades misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cosades can pounce on him.
Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cosades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Vogler misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cosades. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cosades moves out of range as Vogler strikes.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogler moves away.
Vogler throws out a powerful jab.
Cosades throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vogler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cosades's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Vogler as he connects with a hook.
Vogler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cosades throws a looping overhand right but Vogler ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cosades, right into the meat.
Vogler slips under a jab.
Vogler connects with a jab.
Vogler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vogler thows a leg kick but Cosades checks it
and Cosades counters with a takedown into side control.
Vogler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cosades lands a few punches from side control.
Vogler can't do much from the bottom here.
Vogler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vogler actively working from the bottom here.
Cosades controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vogler.
Vogler has momentary wrist control but Cosades slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosades postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vogler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cosades passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cosades working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Cosades dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vogler slips a jab from Cosades.
Cosades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vogler missing with a left hand there. Cosades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vogler tests Cosades's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vogler lands a glancing blow to the side of Cosades's head.
Vogler lands with a hook. Cosades tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cosades thows a body kick. Vogler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vogler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vogler scores with a jab to the head.
Cosades lands a head shot.
Vogler slips a straight right by Cosades.
Cosades scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
Vogler is looking to score with low kicks.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Cosades throws a lazy right hand but Vogler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosades swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cosades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Cosades. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Jab from Vogler.
Cosades scores with a nice strike.
Vogler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cosades.
Cosades misses with a right hand
and Vogler counters with a nice uppercut.
Vogler misses the jab.
Caius Cosades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vogler slips under a jab.
Cosades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vogler throws out the jab.
Vogler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vogler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cosades misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosades slips under a jab.
Cosades fails to land the takedown.
Cosades takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cosades shoots and misses
and Vogler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cosades misses with a lunging right hand
and Cosades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Cosades misses.
Vogler looks to land a right hand but Cosades moved out of range.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosades.
Vogler misses the jab.
Cosades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cosades looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
Vogler is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Vogler throws a leg kick but Cosades moved away.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vogler misses with a looping right.
Vogler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades lands a nice looking body shot.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vogler.
Cosades connects with a right hand. Vogler shakes it off.
Cosades shoots in and drives through. Vogler sprawls well.
Gunter Vogler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caius Cosades.
Vogler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogler throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades throws a low kick but Vogler moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogler lands a body shot.
Vogler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Vogler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogler.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.
Cosades feints the counter takedown.
Vogler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosades.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Vogler jumps back.
Vogler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cosades fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vogler checks it well.
Cosades throws a hook but Vogler avoids it easily.
Cosades rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vogler counters with an inside leg kick.
Cosades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vogler.
A quick step to the side and Vogler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vogler works the jab nicely.
Cosades avoids a kick to the body.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cosades uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vogler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vogler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cosades has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vogler.
Cosades has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cosades there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vogler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head.
Vogler cracks Cosades with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cosades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Cosades ducks down to avoid it.
Cosades throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vogler.
Cosades misses with a low kick as Vogler jumps back.
Vogler throwing a counter right hand but Cosades manages to avoid it.
Cosades misses with a left hand
and Vogler counters with a stiff right hand.
Vogler slips a jab from Cosades.
Vogler throws a sloppy head kick and Cosades moves out of range easily.
Vogler throws a body punch but Cosades moves out of range.
Vogler moves out of range as Cosades throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vogler. Those never looked like landing.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler misses with a low kick as Cosades jumps back.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler connects with a body shot.
Vogler misses with a low kick.
Cosades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogler.
Vogler thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosades walks into a jab.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
Cosades misses the shot to the body.
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!
Cosades throws a body kick that misses.
Cosades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vogler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vogler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vogler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cosades throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Cosades.
Cosades slips under a jab from Vogler.
Cosades throws a shot from downtown. Vogler moves away and avoids it.
Cosades throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler misses with a straight left.
Cosades drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vogler defends it well.
Vogler connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cosades.
Vogler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cosades dives in and scores a takedown into Vogler's guard.
Vogler 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.
Cosades got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vogler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cosades has managed to get both his arms back between Vogler's legs - danger averted.
Cosades stands up over Vogler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogler wants to sweep but no luck.
Vogler being controlled here, momentarily.
Vogler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cosades defends well.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gunter Vogler.
I think Vogler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gunter Vogler!
Gunter Vogler 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 157 p4p, 28 weight class) and Desmond Glass (ranked 135 p4p, 23 weight class). Glass has chosen Across 110th Street by Bobby Womack as his entrance music. Desmond Glass told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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174 lbs
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185 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Desmond Glass!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Glass down.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Glass down.
A lazy left from Glass finds it's target.
Glass checks a leg kick.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Glass avoided it.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason misses with a hook.
Glass lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glass.
Mason jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Glass throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Jab from Glass.
Mason connects with the punch.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Glass avoids the body shot from Mason.
We've been informed that Glass 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.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason is looking to counter with head kicks.
Glass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass slips a straight right by Mason.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Glass avoids the head kick by Mason.
Jab from Glass.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mason.
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Glass throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Glass throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
A big left from Glass misses.
Glass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glass.
Glass misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Glass misses with a looping left.
Mason is looking to clinch but Glass is avoiding it.
Glass avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Glass is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mason had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Glass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mason is out of range and Glass settles back down.
Mason jabs at Glass's body.
Glass checks a leg kick.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Glass should have avoided that one.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glass.
Mason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mason lands a jab.
Mason checks a low kick from Glass.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Glass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Mason looks for the body kick but Glass saw that one coming.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Mason scores with a nice right hand.
Mason lands with a slapping head kick.
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Glass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason digs a good hook to Glass's body.
Glass looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Glass misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
As Glass tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Glass manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
A big left from Glass misses.
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason backing away here, and Glass unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Glass seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason drives through and clinches with Glass against the cage.
Glass lands a body punch.
Glass can't break the clinch.
Mason lands a right hand.
Glass breaks from the clinch.
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glass.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Glass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Mason slips a straight right by Glass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glass staying out of range there.
Glass lands with a cross.
Glass misses with a looping left.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Glass lands with a shot to the body.
Glass digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Glass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Glass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glass keeps the fight on the outside.
Glass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Glass throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
Glass throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass blocks the body kick.
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Glass unleashes a big counter combination but Mason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Glass slips a jab from Mason.
Glass takes one on the button.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glass! But no joy.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Glass misses.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Mason lands with a right hand.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
A jab from Mason finds it's way through Glass's defenses.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Glass sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glass in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
Mason throws a hook but Glass avoids it easily.
A jab from Glass misses.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason punishes Glass's body with a nice straight punch.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Glass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Glass drops his hands momentarily and Mason takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mason sizes up Glass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glass's sensitive parts.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Glass scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Desmond Glass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glass throws a leg kick that misses.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason throws a big counter combination but Glass scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glass! But no joy.
Mason slips under a jab.
Glass misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Mason.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass scores with a leg kick.
Glass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Mason lands.
Mason throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Glass.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Glass misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Glass throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Mason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Glass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Mason both land. Nice combination.
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!
Glass connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glass scores with a jab.
Glass looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Glass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glass stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason with a nice cross.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Mason misses its target.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Mason lands the left hand.
Mason slips a straight right by Glass.
Mason digs a good body shot into Glass's ribs.
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Glass in a clinch.
Glass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mason lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Glass's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glass misses with an uppercut
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason moves away from the strike by Glass.
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glass. Glass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason moves away from the strike by Glass.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Danga de danga de dang - Mason scores with a four punch combination!
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a good, hard body kick but Glass shrugs it off.
Glass thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glass lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!
A relieved looking Zane Mason thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Desmond Glass stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 92 p4p, 14 weight class) and Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 333 p4p, 44 weight class). Loveladdy has chosen Snoop Lion - Here Comes The King! as his entrance music. Casper Timmermans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eagle Loveladdy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Timmermans misses
and Loveladdy counters with a nice uppercut.
Loveladdy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses.
Loveladdy throws a big counter head kick but Timmermans avoids it with no problem.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Loveladdy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Loveladdy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Loveladdy saw that one coming.
Timmermans misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmermans misses with a hook.
Loveladdy shapes to counter with a head kick.
A low kick from Timmermans is predictable there
and Loveladdy counters with an inside leg kick.
Loveladdy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Loveladdy is looking for the big counter here.
A clash of legs there as Loveladdy blocks the low kick.
Despite the aggression on Loveladdy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loveladdy manages to avoid it.
As Timmermans backs off Loveladdy throws a huge counter combo but Timmermans manages to avoid it all.
Timmermans fails with the takedown
and Loveladdy counters with a three punch combo that has Timmermans backing up. Timmermans nods at Loveladdy to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Timmermans is predictable there
and Loveladdy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timmermans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Timmermans is predictable there
and Loveladdy counters with a nice leg kick.
Timmermans missing with a left hand there. Loveladdy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Loveladdy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loveladdy checks a low kick from Timmermans.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loveladdy! But no joy.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Timmermans misses with a body shot.
Loveladdy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick
and Loveladdy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Timmermans thinking.
Loveladdy avoids a kick to the body.
Timmermans tests Loveladdy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timmermans.
Loveladdy throws a counter combo.
Timmermans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmermans. Loveladdy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveladdy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Timmermans throws a solid leg kick but Loveladdy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Timmermans.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Timmermans with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Loveladdy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Timmermans throws a hook but Loveladdy blocks it.
Loveladdy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Loveladdy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans digs a good hook to Loveladdy's body.
Timmermans throws a shot from downtown. Loveladdy moves away and avoids it.
Casper Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans tries a low kick but Loveladdy avoids it.
Loveladdy unleashes a big counter combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Timmermans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Loveladdy blocks a head kick by Timmermans.
Loveladdy unleashes a big counter combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Loveladdy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Timmermans has got the better of the exchanges.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the body kick.
Timmermans with a poor takedown
and Loveladdy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Timmermans swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Loveladdy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loveladdy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Timmermans.
Loveladdy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Loveladdy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Loveladdy counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Loveladdy moved out of range.
Loveladdy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Timmermans looks to throw the jab but Loveladdy is out of range.
And Loveladdy responds with a good body kick, but Timmermans manages to step out the way in time.
Timmermans throws a nice looking combination but Loveladdy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loveladdy moves out of range as Timmermans throws a body kick.
Loveladdy is looking for the big counter here.
Timmermans misses with a hook. Loveladdy ducked under it nicely.
Loveladdy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Timmermans misses with a body shot
and Loveladdy counters with a three punch combo that has Timmermans backing up. Timmermans nods at Loveladdy to acknowledge the strikes.
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loveladdy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Casper Timmermans is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Loveladdy as he checks the leg kick.
Loveladdy unleashes a big counter combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a front kick aimed at Loveladdy's knee but Loveladdy avoids it well.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
Loveladdy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Timmermans tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Loveladdy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loveladdy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Loveladdy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Timmermans is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loveladdy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Timmermans blocks it well.
Loveladdy checks a low kick from Timmermans.
Loveladdy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loveladdy blocks the body kick.
Loveladdy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Timmermans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loveladdy sprawls well. Loveladdy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timmermans gets slowly back to his feet.
Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a jab but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy throws a counter combo.
Loveladdy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Timmermans!
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loveladdy is rocked!
Timmermans cracks Loveladdy with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Loveladdy falls to his knees and Timmermans doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 87 p4p, 13 weight class) and Gustaf Stenbeck (ranked 259 p4p, 33 weight class). Stoker comes into the arena with Let There Be Rock by AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustaf Stenbeck!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenbeck is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stenbeck lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker throws a low kick but Stenbeck avoids it.
Stoker defending well as Stenbeck loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker thows a leg kick but Stenbeck checks it
and Stenbeck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenbeck lands a jab to the head.
Stenbeck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
Stenbeck lands a body shot.
Stenbeck lands a big head kick that sends Stoker tumbling to the mat! Stenbeck takes a step backwards and waves Stoker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Stenbeck. Those never looked like landing.
Stoker misses the body punch
letting Stenbeck counter with a right hand.
Stoker is rocked!
Stenbeck checks a low kick from Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenbeck throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stenbeck throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stenbeck just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stenbeck lands a nice looking body shot.
Stenbeck misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenbeck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenbeck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stenbeck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenbeck is just out of range.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenbeck is just out of range.
Stenbeck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stenbeck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stenbeck misses with a hook
and Stoker counters with a left to the body.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenbeck misses the jab.
Stenbeck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Stoker's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stenbeck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Stenbeck saw it coming and moves away.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenbeck is rocked!
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenbeck is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoker finish him?
Stenbeck tries to get into range but Stoker steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Stenbeck! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Stoker scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snow Man (ranked 167 p4p, 16 weight class) and Matt Hunt (ranked 161 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Snow Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Man throws a leg kick
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man misses with an uppercut
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Man misses
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but Man manages to step out the way in time.
Snow Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Man looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt 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.
Crunch! Man slams his shin into Hunt's torso.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Snow Man!
A very excited looking Snow Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ueda Umanouke (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class) and Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 43 p4p, 2 weight class). Umanouke comes to the cage accompanied by Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ueda Umanouke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Umanouke moved away.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Umanouke sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umanouke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umanouke moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Pulkkinen.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen cracks Umanouke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pulkkinen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Pulkkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umanouke under the eye.
Umanouke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umanouke is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Umanouke moved away.
Umanouke misses with a right hand
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Umanouke saw that one coming.
Umanouke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Umanouke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Umanouke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulkkinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanouke drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Umanouke off! Umanouke jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
Umanouke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke is stalling in the full guard.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Umanouke misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen gets caught napping as Umanouke dives in and scores a takedown. Pulkkinen manages to retain guard.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umanouke advances to half guard.
Umanouke throwing shots but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
Umanouke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pulkkinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pulkkinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umanouke is working for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Umanouke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Umanouke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umanouke throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umanouke is defended easily by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Umanouke throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umanouke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen defending well as Umanouke loads up on a big left hand.
Umanouke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Umanouke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Umanouke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Umanouke fails to land.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Umanouke.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen jumps guard.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Umanouke is pushing down on Pulkkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulkkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Umanouke has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Umanouke wants to take a breather but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Umanouke is looking to pass Pulkkinen's guard but actually Pulkkinen recovers to full guard.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Umanouke passes Pulkkinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Umanouke is stalling here. Pulkkinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pulkkinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Umanouke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Umanouke gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ueda Umanouke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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.
Umanouke looks to throw a body kick
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Umanouke's leg but Umanouke calmly moves out of range.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umanouke.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a straight left.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umanouke shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen tries to sprawl out of it but Umanouke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Umanouke misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
so Umanouke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Umanouke trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pulkkinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umanouke defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke is pushing down on Pulkkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulkkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Umanouke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pulkkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umanouke is working away from the top position though.
Umanouke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umanouke winds up and cracks Pulkkinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke is looking to pass Pulkkinen's guard but actually Pulkkinen recovers to full guard.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke advances position into side control!
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulkkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke looking to control but instead Pulkkinen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Umanouke is pressing down on Pulkkinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pulkkinen is holding on for now.
Umanouke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulkkinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umanouke.
Umanouke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pulkkinen defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umanouke trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ueda Umanouke clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Umanouke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umanouke lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand.
Umanouke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umanouke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen leaves Umanouke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Umanouke in his tracks.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Umanouke's midsection.
Umanouke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Umanouke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Umanouke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umanouke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Umanouke's body.
Umanouke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one.
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but Umanouke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pulkkinen to regain full guard.
Pulkkinen has control of Umanouke's left arm, preventing Umanouke from doing any damage.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Pulkkinen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pulkkinen prevents Umanouke from improving position.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping him busy.
Umanouke working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Umanouke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulkkinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Umanouke's guard! Nice work there by Pulkkinen!
Umanouke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but instead Pulkkinen has moved into half guard.
Umanouke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pulkkinen jumps into side control!
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke is keeping him busy.
Umanouke is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Umanouke coming out on top.
Umanouke tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umanouke throws out the jab.
Umanouke throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Umanouke is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Umanouke's body.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umanouke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Umanouke.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Umanouke counters with a single leg into guard. Pulkkinen didn't expect that.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen looking for a guillotine here but Umanouke defends easily.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umanouke. That did some damage!
Umanouke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Umanouke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses.
Umanouke advances position into side control!
Umanouke tries to move to full mount but Pulkkinen actually manages to regain half guard.
Umanouke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Umanouke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Umanouke is stalling here. Pulkkinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pulkkinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke prevents Pulkkinen from improving position.
Umanouke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulkkinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Umanouke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Umanouke 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ueda Umanouke.
I think Umanouke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ueda Umanouke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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