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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 1542 p4p, 155 weight class) and Fingal Logan (ranked 2057 p4p, 183 weight class). Kotetsu Yamamoto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fingal Logan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fingal Logan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yamamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Logan lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Logan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan 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.
Logan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Logan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Logan on his heels. He'll look to pass Logan's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto is working Logan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
Yamamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Logan's head.
Yamamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is stalling in the full guard.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto is in close to Logan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Logan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Logan has escaped and now he's on top!
Logan won't allow Yamamoto to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Logan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yamamoto trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Logan sees it coming and defends easily.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Logan dodges it nicely.
Logan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.
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. Yamamoto connects with a nice short shot to Logan's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Logan throws a solid leg kick but Yamamoto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Logan.
Logan avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Logan's guard.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Logan controlling Yamamoto's posture.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto postures up in Logan's guard and throws a big left but Logan blocks it.
Logan trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Yamamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Logan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yamamoto connects with a crisp jab.
Logan thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Yamamoto lands with a hook. Logan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Yamamoto with that takedown attempt.
Logan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan gets caught napping as Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Logan manages to retain guard.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamamoto lands a couple of digs.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
Yamamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Logan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Logan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yamamoto is pulling down on Logan's head to control his posture.
Yamamoto is trying to hold Logan in close to prevent damage but Logan has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Logan 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.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Logan.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yamamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Logan moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Logan to keep the fight standing.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan lands with a light punch inside.
Logan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Logan tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan lands a right hand.
Yamamoto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Logan after a bit of a struggle.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto wants the takedown. Logan is fighting it off but Yamamoto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Logan's guard against the cage.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Logan is trying to control the position but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Logan has Yamamoto pulled in close to control his posture.
Logan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kotetsu Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto throws a strike but Logan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yamamoto working a defensive guard here.
Logan wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Logan is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Logan wants to clinch up but Yamamoto keeps it at a distance.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fingal Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan throws a leg kick but Yamamoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan swings widly with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan connects with a jab.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands with an overhand left.
Fingal Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Logan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamamoto blocks a leg kick.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logan scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan has closed the distance and engaged Yamamoto in a clinch.
Logan tries to work over Yamamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Logan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fingal Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamamoto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An out of breath Kotetsu Yamamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 1635 p4p, 190 weight class) and Holger The Dane (ranked 1890 p4p, 207 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
31 - 24 - 4, fighting out of London, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holger The Dane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by The Dane.
Kuznetsov rushes The Dane and presses him up against the cage.
The Dane avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
The Dane looking to throw knees to the head but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
The Dane works on Kuznetsov's body with a couple of short punches.
The Dane scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
The Dane avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
The Dane blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
The Dane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Dane.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but The Dane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Dane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuznetsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Dane's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Dane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Dane misses with a knee strike.
The Dane takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Holger The Dane has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Dane.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
The Dane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuznetsov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
The Dane avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
The Dane breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but The Dane moves out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dane swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
The Dane misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up
and The Dane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but The Dane pushes him off.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov doesn't manage to clinch there - The Dane circles away.
The Dane looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Dane. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but The Dane circles away.
The Dane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Dane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Dane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
The Dane connects with a single shot there.
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with The Dane.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but The Dane blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Dane blocks the elbow strike.
The Dane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Dane digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
The Dane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
The Dane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Dane tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing The Dane back against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Dane is looking to control Kuznetsov's arms but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Dane has his back to the cage.
The Dane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuznetsov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Dane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Dane's brow.
The Dane blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Dane lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
A knee to the head by The Dane.
It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov has been cut.
The Dane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Dane avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but The Dane avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but The Dane blocks with his arms.
The Dane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Dane trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Dane landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Dane obliges.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from The Dane.
The Dane lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dane scores with a hook to the body.
The Dane misses with a knee to the head.
The Dane breaks the clinch.
The Dane sends Kuznetsov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! The Dane is motioning to the referee to let Kuznetsov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kuznetsov is rocked!
The Dane pounces like a tiger and cracks Kuznetsov with a vicious hook! Kuznetsov is down but not out! The Dane follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holger The Dane!
A very excited looking Holger The Dane 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Brannagan (ranked 1065 p4p, 124 weight class) and Sud Saming (ranked 1023 p4p, 120 weight class). Saming has chosen Enter the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 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
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sud Saming!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saming on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brannagan. Brannagan obviously looking to wear him down.
Brannagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saming.
Brannagan tries to score with a low kick but Saming moves his leg out of the way.
Brannagan misses with a leg kick.
Brannagan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saming throws a body shot but no joy.
Brannagan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brannagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brannagan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Saming. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saming.
Jab from Saming.
Brannagan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brannagan scores with a body shot.
Brannagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saming throws out the jab.
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!
Crunch! Brannagan slams his shin into Saming's torso.
Brannagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Brannagan.
Brannagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saming lands a nice shot that snaps Brannagan's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saming takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brannagan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brannagan misses the shot to the body.
Saming throws a chopping leg kick but Brannagan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brannagan.
Brannagan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saming seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Saming 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.
Brannagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brannagan throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saming working a defensive guard here.
Brannagan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brannagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brannagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brannagan 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.
Brannagan lands a couple of elbows.
Saming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brannagan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saming told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brannagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Saming is retaining full guard.
Brannagan throws a big right hand that misses.
Brannagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saming throws out a loose jab but Brannagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brannagan misses with a body shot.
Saming misses with a hook. Brannagan ducked under it nicely.
Brannagan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sud Saming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saming displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brannagan throws out the jab.
Brannagan shoots in and drives through. Saming sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Brannagan. That snapped Saming's head back.
Brannagan throws a series of punches but Saming moves out of range.
Saming misses with a body shot.
Saming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brannagan.
Brannagan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brannagan stuns Saming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saming looks to score with a jab to the body but Brannagan is just out of range.
Saming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brannagan.
Saming's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brannagan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saming scrambles back to his feet.
Brannagan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saming on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saming moves forwards but Brannagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saming pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brannagan lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saming darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saming slips under a jab.
Brannagan walks into a jab.
Saming scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brannagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Brannagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Saming is just out of range.
Saming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brannagan.
Saming is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brannagan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A good leg kick by Saming.
Brannagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saming connects with a body shot.
Brannagan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brannagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Saming throws a hook but Brannagan avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brutus Brannagan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brannagan throws an overhand right that lands on Saming's shoulder, as Saming tries to avoid the shot.
Brannagan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saming looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saming lands a nice looking body shot.
Brannagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saming defends it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saming looks to land a right hand but Brannagan moved out of range.
Saming scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brannagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Saming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brannagan.
Saming tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannagan throws a body kick that misses.
Brannagan throws a head kick but Saming moves out of range.
Brannagan throws a right hand that Saming ducks under and follows up with a left that Saming also avoids with ease.
Brannagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saming misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brannagan.
No joy there for Saming, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brannagan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saming 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.
Brannagan jabs Saming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saming throws the left hand but Brannagan avoids the punch easily.
Brannagan ducks under a wild hook from Saming.
Brannagan misses with a wild combination.
Saming tries to move into range but Brannagan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brannagan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saming scores with a jab to the head.
Saming throws a looping overhand right but Brannagan ducks down to avoid it.
Brannagan is looking to counter punch.
Saming steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brannagan. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannagan throws a poor cross that misses
and Saming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brannagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saming.
A big left from Saming misses.
Saming closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brannagan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brannagan is rocked!
Brannagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saming scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brannagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Brannagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saming.
Brannagan throws a head kick that misses.
Saming moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brannagan moves away from the strike by Saming.
Saming misses the jab.
Brannagan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saming on the side of the head.
Brannagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brannagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saming misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brannagan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brannagan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan misses with a looping left.
Brannagan avoids the head kick by Saming.
Saming connects with the punch.
Brannagan is looking to land body kicks.
Saming takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saming takes one on the button.
Saming jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saming slips a jab from Brannagan.
Saming connects with a right hand. Brannagan shakes it off.
Brannagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brannagan takes a swing at Saming's ribcage but misses.
Saming stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saming wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Brannagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saming loads up on a big right hand but Brannagan slips the punch.
Saming misses the shot to the body.
Brannagan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brannagan fails with a takedown attempt.
Saming looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saming lunges at Brannagan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brannagan's hand.
Brannagan misses with a wild body shot.
Brannagan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saming misses with an uppercut. Brannagan saw that one coming.
Brannagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brannagan tries to land a front kick but Saming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saming throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brannagan on the side of the head.
Brannagan throws a sloppy head kick and Saming moves out of range easily.
Saming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brannagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saming.
Oh Brannagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saming measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Brannagan! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sud Saming!
Sud Saming 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Asztalos (ranked 1193 p4p, 196 weight class) and John Brophy (ranked 1343 p4p, 212 weight class). Asztalos comes into the arena with Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost blaring out of the sound system. Brophy has chosen Last Caress - Metallica as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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37
213 lbs
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213 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a solid body kick.
Brophy throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Asztalos.
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asztalos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Asztalos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos works the jab nicely.
Asztalos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brophy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Brophy.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
Brophy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asztalos.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asztalos misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy counters with a low kick, right behind Asztalos 's knee.
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
Brophy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a low kick, looking for Asztalos's leg but Asztalos calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos misses with a body kick.
Asztalos swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Brophy connects with a body shot.
Asztalos moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asztalos tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asztalos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Brophy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos lunges at Brophy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brophy's hand.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Asztalos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brophy. That did some damage!
Brophy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Brophy checks it.
Brophy tries a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos is wise to it.
Asztalos cracks Brophy with an open hand slap.
Asztalos throws a wild body kick that Brophy sees coming a mile off.
Brophy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Asztalos misses with a body punch
and Brophy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brophy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brophy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brophy slips under a jab.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asztalos finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brophy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asztalos has got the better of the exchanges.
Asztalos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brophy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asztalos scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters circling a little - Asztalos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Asztalos jabs Brophy right on the nose. Brophy blinks but takes it well.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Asztalos finds it's target.
Brophy misses with an uppercut.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Brophy checks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brophy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asztalos - the referee stops the clock and Brophy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asztalos. Brophy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brophy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asztalos, right into the meat.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos scores with a spinning back kick!
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Brophy scores with a spinning back kick!
Asztalos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
Brophy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brophy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brophy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asztalos checks it well.
Brophy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asztalos.
Brophy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy takes one on the button.
Asztalos wants to slow Brophy down by chopping away at his legs.
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Brophy feints a counter leg kick.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a leg kick that misses.
Brophy drops Asztalos with a big left hand! Asztalos is injured, injured bad! Brophy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brophy!
A very excited looking John Brophy 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.
In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Reznick (ranked 1006 p4p, 164 weight class) and Connor Mac Burns (ranked 1076 p4p, 173 weight class). Burns has chosen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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39
207 lbs
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37
215 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Mac Burns!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Reznick is looking to counter with a body kick.
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Reznick is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Burns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reznick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Reznick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reznick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burns but great work by Reznick.
Reznick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reznick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reznick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reznick tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reznick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reznick trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
That's two 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.
Reznick is staying tight to Burns's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Reznick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burns has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD:Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reznick wants to control but Burns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Reznick looking for submissions off his back.
Burns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reznick is just riding it out for now. Burns eventually gives up the hold.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Reznick is defending the position.
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reznick trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reznick tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Burns is thwarting Reznick's attempts to control the position.
Burns is trying to control. Reznick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reznick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reznick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burns pulls his head out easily.
Burns is taking a breather. Reznick 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.
Reznick is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns trying to control the action but Reznick is working from the bottom.
Burns trying to pass the guard but Reznick defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burns digs a good body shot into Reznick's ribs.
Reznick misses with an uppercut
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Reznick moved out of range.
Reznick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reznick. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns cracks the inside of Reznick's front leg.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reznick!
Reznick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reznick misses with a hook.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and Reznick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burns really felt that one!
Reznick throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reznick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Reznick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reznick takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznick staying out of range there.
Reznick tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick clinches.
Reznick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reznick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reznick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reznick stops a takedown attempt from Burns.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Burns digs a right hand into Reznick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reznick's gas tank.
Reznick manages to break the clinch.
Reznick misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns takes one on the button.
Reznick throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reznick, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reznick misses with a hook
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Burns misses with a hook. Reznick ducked under it nicely.
Reznick lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reznick.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
Reznick slips under a jab.
Reznick lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Reznick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Reznick does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Reznick misses the target.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reznick to counter with a crisp jab.
Reznick just misses with a punch to the body.
Reznick tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Reznick tries to clinch up
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns cracks Reznick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a body punch but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick moves away from the strike by Burns.
As Burns looks to move away, Reznick throws a big counter combo but Burns just gets out of the way.
Reznick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reznick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reznick.
Reznick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Burns misses.
Reznick moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Reznick is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Reznick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Reznick misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick lands with a nice body punch.
Burns scores with a jab. Reznick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Reznick throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Reznick wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
It looked like Reznick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burns misses with a hook
and Reznick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns lands a really nice looking cross but Reznick seems unphased.
Reznick thows a body kick. Burns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reznick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
A countering left hand to the body from Burns misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reznick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trevor Reznick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Reznick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Reznick misses the target.
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 Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Reznick looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Reznick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reznick.
Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reznick counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
Reznick looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Reznick is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reznick throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reznick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reznick. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reznick's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reznick.
Reznick throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns cracks Reznick with a good jab.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Reznick moved out of range nicely.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns checks a low kick from Reznick.
Reznick throws a big shot that misses.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
Reznick tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Reznick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns.
Burns misses the body punch
and Reznick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reznick scores with a nice body kick.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reznick throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Reznick lands the left hand.
Burns moves out of range as Reznick throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznick throws a body shot but no joy.
Reznick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
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!
Reznick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reznick connects with a leg kick. Burns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Reznick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Reznick throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns swings for the body but Reznick moves out of range.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reznick. That's going to slow Burns down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick misses with a straight right.
Reznick swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Reznick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Reznick moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Reznick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it.
Reznick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reznick moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns throws a hook but Reznick blocks it.
Reznick throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Reznick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reznick swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
The fighters circling - Reznick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reznick moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Reznick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reznick thuds his shin into the meat of Burns's side.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
Reznick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Burns moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Burns with a hook.
Reznick looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
A low kick from Reznick misses
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Burns slips under a jab from Reznick.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns feints a counter leg kick.
Reznick tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns digs a good body shot into Reznick's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Reznick.
Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reznick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reznick lands an overhand right.
Reznick clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Reznick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reznick 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Reznick!
Trevor Reznick 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Houston (ranked 711 p4p, 96 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 798 p4p, 105 weight class). Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Iikka Runnisto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston throws a head kick that misses
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Houston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Runnisto blocks the body kick.
Houston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Houston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Runnisto finds it's target.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Houston finds it's way round the side to connect with Runnisto's head.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Houston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runnisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
A jab from Houston misses.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Runnisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Houston misses.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Houston to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Houston's head back.
Nice cross by Runnisto.
Houston throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Houston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Houston.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Houston counters with a series of strikes. Runnisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Houston scores with a four punch combination!
Runnisto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houston has time to react.
Houston misses with a looping left.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Runnisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Houston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Runnisto lands the left hand.
Houston catches Runnisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Houston. That one must have hurt.
Houston misses with a hook.
Runnisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Houston misses.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Houston finds it's way through Runnisto's defenses.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Houston misses with a looping left.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Houston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick by Houston misses
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Houston misses with a double jab
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.
Houston misses with a straight left.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houston.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Houston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Houston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Houston throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Runnisto.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Houston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Houston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto connects with the punch.
Houston misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Houston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Runnistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Runnisto tries to bum rush Houston with a series of wild strikes but Houston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Houston catches Runnisto right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Houston misses.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Runnisto.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Houston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto moves out of range as Houston strikes.
Runnisto unleashes a big counter combination but Houston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Houston misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runnisto with a jab.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a really nice looking cross but Houston seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houston throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Houston lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto moves out of range as Houston strikes.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Houston throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Runnisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
Houston tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto scores with a three punch combo!
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Runnisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Houston jabs Runnisto right on the nose. Runnisto blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Runnisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Runnisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Houston off the cage and back into range.
Houston is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Runnisto cracks Houston with a good jab.
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston dodges the punch combination from Runnisto.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Houston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Houston might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Houston throws a leg kick that misses.
Runnisto scores with a three punch combo!
Houston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Houston slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Houston with a hook.
Houston takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Houston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runnisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston throws a leg kick which misses Runnisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Runnisto tries to avoid it.
Houston misses with a looping right.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houston in his tracks.
Houston tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Houston.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Runnisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Runnisto cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Houston should have avoided that one.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Houston defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Runnisto lands.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Houston looks for the body kick but Runnisto saw that one coming.
Houston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston misses with a left hand
and Houston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Houston misses.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houston tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runnisto throws a jab when Houston was well out of range.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Houston.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Runnisto scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runnisto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davie Brophy (ranked 312 p4p, 34 weight class) and Pretentious Kneecap (ranked 559 p4p, 64 weight class). Brophy comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pretentious Kneecap enters the cage!
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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
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Davie Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pretentious Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kneecap checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Brophy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Kneecap releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kneecap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kneecap 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.
Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a nice looking body shot.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kneecap manages to avoid it.
Kneecap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kneecap throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Kneecap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneecap throws a head kick that misses.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneecap was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Kneecap misses with a body shot.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kneecap.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Kneecap.
Kneecap tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kneecap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneecap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brophy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brophy.
Brophy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Davie Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy misses with an uppercut
letting Kneecap counter with a right hand.
Brophy connects with a solid leg kick.
Kneecap has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brophy.
Kneecap moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Kneecap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brophy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brophy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Brophy.
Kneecap lands a nice looking body shot.
Kneecap is looking to clinch but Brophy is avoiding it.
Kneecap keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Kneecap's front leg but catches the back leg as Kneecap tries to avoid it.
Brophy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneecap gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brophy.
Brophy clobbers Kneecap with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brophy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kneecap circles away quickly and effectively.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Brophy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Kneecap moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Kneecap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneecap ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Kneecap wants to slow Brophy down by chopping away at his legs.
Kneecap moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
Kneecap misses with a body shot
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Davie Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneecap throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneecap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kneecap is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brophy rather than just go for the knockout.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Kneecap ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Kneecap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
Kneecap on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kneecap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneecap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brophy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Kneecap lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brophy doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy wants to clinch up but Kneecap keeps it at a distance.
Kneecap gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kneecap slips a jab from Brophy.
Kneecap was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kneecap checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brophy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kneecap looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Brophy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kneecap fails to land with a series of punches.
Kneecap lands a jab to the head.
Kneecap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kneecap there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Kneecap looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kneecap swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kneecap.
Kneecap scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneecap looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kneecap seems to be working for a kimura but Brophy defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneecap is trying to control the action in half guard but Brophy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kneecap is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davie Brophy dominated that round.
That's time! Brophy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kneecap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kneecap.
Brophy takes one to the side of the head.
Brophy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kneecap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brophy's waist but Brophy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kneecap off to one side.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Kneecap's front leg but catches the back leg as Kneecap tries to avoid it.
Kneecap lands a jab to the head.
Brophy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kneecap under the eye.
Brophy cracks Kneecap with an open hand slap.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kneecap throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneecap looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
That kick from Brophy tenderised Kneecap's leg. Kneecap is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneecap was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kneecap.
Kneecap scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kneecap punishes Brophy's body with a nice straight punch.
Kneecap is looking to clinch.
Brophy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Kneecap.
Kneecap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands.
Brophy cracks Kneecap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kneecap throws a leg kick but Brophy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brophy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brophy connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Kneecap.
Brophy with a nice cross.
Davie Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kneecap slips a straight right by Brophy.
Brophy slips a jab from Kneecap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Brophy as he checks the leg kick.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
Kneecap throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kneecap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap blocking some punches.
Kneecap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneecap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Kneecap's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Kneecap.
Brophy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kneecap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kneecap.
Kneecap misses with a body punch.
Brophy pushes Kneecap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneecap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Kneecap working aggressively here.
Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneecap lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneecap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneecap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brophy.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Kneecap.
Kneecap tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Brophy.
Davie Brophy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy blocking some punches.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Kneecap misses with a body punch.
Kneecap takes a shot to the head.
Kneecap lands with a light punch inside.
Kneecap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneecap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Kneecap tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneecap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneecap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Brophy gets through Kneecap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneecap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Kneecap lands a left hand.
Brophy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kneecap.
A short uppercut from Brophy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kneecap.
Brophy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kneecap backwards.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Kneecap.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kneecap or not.
Kneecap misses with a punch to the body.
Kneecap misses with a body punch.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Kneecap.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Kneecap lands with a light punch inside.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneecap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy cracks Kneecap with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kneecap.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneecap blocking some punches.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneecap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneecap gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kneecap.
Kneecap has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
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 Davie Brophy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kneecap.
Brophy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kneecap misses with a low kick.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Kneecap was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Kneecap.
Brophy slips a straight right by Kneecap.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Kneecap manages to avoid it.
Kneecap gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brophy connects with a body shot.
Kneecap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brophy. Brophy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kneecap throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brophy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy lands with a kick to the temple. Kneecap shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kneecap misses with a body shot.
Brophy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Brophy.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneecap can do to turn this around?
Brophy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kneecap's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy checks a low kick from Kneecap.
Kneecap checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Kneecap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy lands with a good body shot.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Kneecap misses with an uppercut.
Brophy looks for the body kick but Kneecap saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kneecap was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneecap lands with a right hand.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneecap moves away.
Kneecap throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Kneecap wants to clinch but Brophy slips to the side
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kneecap throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kneecap circles away.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kneecap is out of range.
Brophy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brophy throws a hook but Kneecap blocks it.
Kneecap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneecap misses with a straight right.
Brophy lands a really nice looking cross but Kneecap seems unphased.
Pretentious Kneecap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneecap. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kneecap throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy throws a shot to the body.
Kneecap throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Kneecap misses with a body shot.
Kneecap takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kneecap tries to bum rush Brophy with a series of wild strikes but Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kneecap tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brophy counters with an inside leg kick.
Kneecap throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily.
Kneecap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Brophy. Beautiful body shot.
Brophy thuds his right hand into Kneecap's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kneecap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kneecap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneecap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneecap misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Brophy tenderised Kneecap's leg. Kneecap is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Brophy.
Brophy scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kneecap has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brophy tries to clinch but Kneecap is having none of it.
Brophy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brophy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kneecap misses with a hook.
Kneecap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kneecap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kneecap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Kneecap.
Brophy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brophy connects with an inside leg kick.
Brophy defending well as Kneecap loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Brophy. Beautiful body shot.
Brophy blocks a jab.
Brophy has Kneecap up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneecap tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneecap swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kneecap or not.
A short right from Kneecap.
Kneecap blocks a body shot from Brophy.
Kneecap pushes Brophy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Kneecap.
Kneecap blocking some punches.
Kneecap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneecap is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneecap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneecap misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kneecaps head.
Kneecap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneecap pushes Brophy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
Brophy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Brophy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davie Brophy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brophy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davie Brophy!
Davie Brophy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sang Seok (ranked 121 p4p, 17 weight class) and Tyaf Daeland Puno (ranked 161 p4p, 21 weight class). Puno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm a soldier - Tupac kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lee Sang Seok had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Sang Seok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyaf Daeland Puno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seok swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Puno lands with a hook. Seok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seok feints and then cracks Puno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puno down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Puno 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.
Seok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Seok wants to land a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Seok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Puno throws a hook but Seok blocks it.
Seok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between Seok's legs - danger averted.
Seok pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno postures up and lands a big shot to Seok's brow.
Seok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
Seok looking for a sweep. Not yet Seok, not yet.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Seok is retaining full guard.
Seok is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Seok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Seok is keeping the position.
Seok wants to sweep but no luck.
Seok working a defensive guard here.
Seok keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seok seems keen to control Puno's posture.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Seok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Puno is sitting in close to Seok's body. Seok has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Puno is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Puno is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Seok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Sang Seok!
A very excited looking Lee Sang Seok 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 64 p4p, 6 weight class) and Richard Kuklinsky (ranked 216 p4p, 28 weight class). Umanouke comes to the cage accompanied by Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ueda Umanouke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Kuklinsky!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umanouke works the jab nicely.
Kuklinsky lands a jab to Umanouke's midsection.
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Umanouke.
Umanouke scores with a jab to the head.
Kuklinsky slips under a jab from Umanouke.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
Kuklinsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuklinsky is looking to clinch but Umanouke is avoiding it.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Kuklinsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Kuklinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Umanouke moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuklinsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umanouke rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuklinsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuklinsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Umanouke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Kuklinsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinsky misses with a straight right.
A big right from Umanouke misses.
Kuklinsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuklinsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch up but Umanouke circles away and keeps his distance.
Umanouke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuklinsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuklinsky misses with a body kick.
Umanouke throws a lazy right hand but Kuklinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuklinsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuklinsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuklinsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Umanouke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuklinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuklinsky throws a series of punches but Umanouke moves out of range.
Richard Kuklinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuklinsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke lands a right hook to the body.
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Kuklinsky throws a counter combo.
Umanouke scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuklinsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuklinsky.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuklinsky manages to avoid it.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umanouke manages to avoid it.
Umanouke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuklinsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuklinsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuklinsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umanouke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
Kuklinsky moves to clinch but Umanouke breaks away
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Umanouke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Umanouke throwing strikes from guard but Kuklinsky blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Umanouke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Kuklinsky is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Umanouke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umanouke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuklinsky bucks up and tries to throw Umanouke off but instead Umanouke has got his back!
Umanouke looking for the choke but no joy.
Umanouke throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuklinsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umanouke. That did some damage!
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but Umanouke is having none of it.
Kuklinsky takes a swing at Umanouke's ribcage but misses.
Kuklinsky misses with the body kick
and Umanouke counters with a shoot takedown. Kuklinsky fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Kuklinsky keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke lands a couple of digs.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinsky is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuklinsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Umanouke counters with a shoot takedown. Kuklinsky fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuklinsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kuklinsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umanouke keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuklinsky connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklinsky throws the left hand but Umanouke avoids the punch easily.
Umanouke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuklinsky on the side of the head.
Umanouke misses with a head kick.
Umanouke tests Kuklinsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ueda Umanouke is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuklinsky walks into a straight right hand from Umanouke.
Umanouke keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuklinsky looks to land a right hand but Umanouke moved out of range.
Umanouke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuklinsky, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kuklinsky.
Umanouke works on Kuklinsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Umanouke tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umanouke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Umanouke back against the cage.
A short right from Kuklinsky on the inside.
Umanouke jumps guard.
Umanouke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuklinsky manages to get himself to full guard.
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuklinsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuklinsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanouke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuklinsky is keeping the position for now.
Kuklinsky has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Umanouke is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Kuklinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Umanouke avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kuklinsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Kuklinsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Umanouke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umanouke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Umanouke slips a jab from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umanouke scores with a jab.
Kuklinsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Umanouke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuklinsky scrambles back to his feet.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
Kuklinsky missing with a left hand there. Umanouke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuklinsky misses with a straight left.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuklinsky lands with a good body shot.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuklinsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Umanouke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Umanouke pushes Kuklinsky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Umanouke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanouke misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Umanouke as the two fighters clinch.
Umanouke tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kuklinsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Umanouke tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Umanouke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuklinsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Umanouke blocking some punches.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Umanouke.
Kuklinsky lands with a right to the head.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Umanouke avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
Umanouke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky stops a takedown attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kuklinsky - that landed with a thud.
Kuklinsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinsky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umanouke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kuklinsky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umanouke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuklinsky can turn it around.
Kuklinsky lands a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuklinsky works on Umanouke's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuklinsky lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kuklinsky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuklinsky.
Umanouke misses with a body punch.
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!
Kuklinsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuklinsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Kuklinsky lands with a light punch inside.
Umanouke takes a shot to the head.
Kuklinsky digs a right hand underneath Umanouke's ribcage. Umanouke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuklinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Nice body punch from Kuklinsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky lands with a left to the head.
Kuklinsky drops Umanouke onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Umanouke is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Umanouke is rocked!
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Umanouke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Umanouke.
Umanouke seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Umanouke fails to land.
Kuklinsky lands a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuklinsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Umanoukes head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Umanouke to his knees! Kuklinsky keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinsky!
Richard Kuklinsky looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You just got beat by a fucking girl!'.
Ueda Umanouke spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quetzal Montezuma (ranked 32 p4p, 2 weight class) and Snow Man (ranked 101 p4p, 12 weight class). Montezuma comes to the cage accompanied by The Mayan Predator. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Quetzal Montezuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Snow Man!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man cracks Montezuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Montezuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Montezuma circles away.
It looked like Montezuma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montezuma 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.
Montezuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
Montezuma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Montezuma walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Montezuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Montezuma counters with a nice body kick.
Montezuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Montezuma throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montezuma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Montezuma moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Montezuma moves out of range of the body kick.
Montezuma is looking to counter punch.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Montezuma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montezuma.
Montezuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montezuma throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Montezuma takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montezuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Montezuma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man misses with a body kick.
Montezuma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Montezuma moves out of range of the body kick.
Man lands a jab to Montezuma's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Montezuma.
Man scores with a body shot.
Montezuma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Montezuma blocks the body kick.
Man is looking to slow Montezuma down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man connects with a looping right hand.
Man takes a swing at Montezuma's ribcage but misses.
Montezuma misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Montezuma.
Montezuma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Montezuma lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man misses with a body kick.
Montezuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Montezuma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man cracks Montezuma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Montezuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Snow Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montezuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Montezuma down.
Man tries to land a body kick
and Montezuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Montezuma throws a sloppy body shot
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man lands with a cross.
Montezuma looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man misses with a hook
and Montezuma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montezuma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Montezuma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montezuma manages to avoid it.
A big left from Montezuma misses.
Montezuma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Montezuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montezuma is out of range and Man settles back down.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montezuma scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man jabs Montezuma right on the nose. Montezuma blinks but takes it well.
Montezuma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Man takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snow Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Montezuma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Man has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Montezuma lands an overhand right.
Montezuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montezuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Montezuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man throws a hook but Montezuma avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Montezuma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montezuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man throws a body punch but Montezuma moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Montezuma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montezuma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Montezuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Man looks to land a left hand but Montezuma moved out of range nicely.
Montezuma misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man 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 Montezuma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montezuma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Montezuma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Montezuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man keeps Montezuma at a distance using the push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
A jab from Man does it's job there.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montezuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a right hand
and Montezuma counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
Man is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montezuma is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Montezuma's shoulder, as Montezuma tries to avoid the shot.
Montezuma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Montezuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Montezuma has managed to clinch.
Man is working Montezuma over against the cage.
Man lands a body shot.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Montezuma.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montezuma.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
Montezuma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montezuma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montezuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man misses with some punches.
Montezuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montezuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montezuma lands a body shot.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Montezuma.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montezuma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Montezuma as the two fighters clinch.
Montezuma lands with a left to the head.
Montezuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Montezuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Montezuma misses with a punch to the body.
Montezuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montezuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Montezuma misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montezuma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montezuma pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montezuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montezuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montezuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man misses with some punches.
Montezuma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montezuma tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Montezuma back against the cage.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Montezuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Montezuma.
Montezuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man misses with some punches.
Montezuma pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montezuma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montezuma.
Montezuma misses with a body punch.
Montezuma pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montezuma digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Montezuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quetzal Montezuma dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Montezuma throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Man misses with the body kick
and Montezuma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montezuma lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Montezuma lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Montezuma lands a big head kick that sends Man to the canvas! Montezuma follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quetzal Montezuma!
An out of breath Quetzal Montezuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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