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DUEL#186 Vee Vs Laiho PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Escobar (ranked 1887 p4p, 285 weight class) and Howland Reed (ranked 1526 p4p, 237 weight class). Reed has chosen Dance Gavin Dance - Young Robot as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Braulio Escobar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Braulio Escobar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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215 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howland Reed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Reed pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Reed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed lands a body shot.
Escobar works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Reed lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Reed lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed slips a jab from Escobar.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
We've been informed that Reed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good shot there by Escobar.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reed effectively controlling the action here.
Escobar presses Reed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reed misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Reed scores with a four punch combination!
Escobar takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escobar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Escobar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reed is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Escobar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Reed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Escobar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Escobar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reed.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed clinches with his opponent.
Escobar tries to work over Reed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Reed has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed goes for a takedown attempt but Escobar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reed lands with a nice combination. Escobar backs away looking to recover.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar with a jab.
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braulio Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
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 Braulio Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Howland Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reed misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Reed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reed.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Reed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from Reed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Reed lands a jab-cross combination.
Donk. Escobar catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed slips a straight right by Escobar.
Reed misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Escobar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar with a jab.
Reed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reed scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Reed is rocked!
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Escobar swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Howland Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar drives through and clinches with Reed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Reed taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Reed's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Reed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Reed to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed clinches up against the cage.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed keeps control of Escobar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reed is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Reed prevents Escobar from breaking the clinch.
Reed leaning against his opponent.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
As Escobar backs off Reed throws a huge counter combo but Escobar manages to avoid it all.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Braulio Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Reed swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Reed swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Escobar moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Escobar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reed.
Escobar slips under a jab from Reed.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Escobar misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed takes one to the chin there.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Escobar 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed feints the counter takedown.
Reed moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Escobar wants to clinch.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Escobar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Escobar lands a nice hook to Reed's body. Reed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reed throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar misses the jab.
Howland Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a right hand that Reed ducks under and follows up with a left that Reed also avoids with ease.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Escobar on his heels. He'll look to pass Escobar's guard now, I'm sure.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Braulio Escobar.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braulio Escobar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 2002 p4p, 222 weight class) and Elmer Fudd (ranked 1701 p4p, 199 weight class). Fudd has chosen Blue On Black as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elmer Fudd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudd blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudd moves away.
Fudd goes for a double leg but Johnsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnsson continues to drive forward.
Johnsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnsson.
Fudd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fudd just manages to avoid it.
Fudd moves in looking to clinch but Johnsson pushes him off.
Fudd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudd moves away.
Fudd is looking for the big counter here.
Johnsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck for Fudd with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Fudd tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Fudd avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnsson throwing a counter right hand but Fudd manages to avoid it.
Fudd throws a shot from downtown. Johnsson moves away and avoids it.
Johnsson catches Fudd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fudd misses with a body shot.
Johnsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Fudd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fudd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fudd misses with a left hand
and Johnsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fudd closes the distance but Johnsson moves to the side
and Johnsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fudd's knee momentarily.
Fudd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnsson tests Fudd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fudd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fudd instigates a clinch.
Fudd misses with some punches.
Fudd wants to break free but Johnsson has control.
Fudd is looking to control Johnsson's arms but Johnsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fudd has his back to the cage.
Johnsson has a couple of punches blocked by Fudd.
Johnsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fudd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fudd misses with a body punch.
Johnsson is looking to control Fudd's arms but Fudd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnsson has his back to the cage.
Fudd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnsson backwards.
Fudd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fudd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnsson misses with a low kick as Fudd jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fudd! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fudd under the eye.
Fudd takes one to the chin there.
Fudd 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.
As Fudd backs away, Johnsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fudd instigates a clinch.
Johnsson lands an uppercut.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Fudd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fudd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fudd can turn it around.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike.
Fudd has Johnsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fudd pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Johnsson tumbling to the mat - Fudd dives into Johnsson's guard.
Johnsson keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully.
Johnsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnsson pushes Fudd off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Fudd moves in looking to clinch but Johnsson pushes him off.
Johnsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnsson looks to land a right hand but Fudd moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Fudd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnsson misses with a body shot.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Fudd avoids it.
Johnsson jabs Fudd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fudd forces Johnsson back against the cage and clinches.
Fudd misses with the head strike.
Johnsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fudd has time to react.
Johnsson misses with a hook
enabling Fudd to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Fudd counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnsson connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fudd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Johnsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fudd misses with a straight right.
Fudd wants to clinch but Johnsson slips to the side
letting Johnsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnar Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fudd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fudd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick from Johnsson.
Fudd has closed the distance and engaged Johnsson in a clinch.
Fudd wants to stall.
Fudd fails to pull guard.
Johnsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Gunnar Johnsson has been cut.
Fudd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Fudd moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fudd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fudd is out of range and Johnsson settles back down.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fudd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fudd clinches with his opponent.
Fudd has Johnsson pressed against the cage.
Johnsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Fudd pulls guard.
Johnsson wanted to stand there but Fudd had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fudd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Fudd is trying to buck Johnsson off.
You can see the frustration on Fudd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fudd to his feet.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fudd drives through and clinches with Johnsson against the cage.
Fudd manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Fudd avoids the punch easily.
Fudd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fudd rushes Johnsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnsson throws a head punch that misses.
Fudd has a couple of punches blocked by Johnsson.
Johnsson is trying to break free.
Johnsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Fudd jumps guard and drags Johnsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnsson stops Fudd from standing up.
Johnsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fudd can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson stays in close to Fudd's body and controls the position.
Johnsson being controlled here momentarily.
Fudd has a closed guard, preventing Johnsson from standing up.
Johnsson stops Fudd from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Johnsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fudd doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnsson circles away.
Gunnar Johnsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fudd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fudd misses with a looping right.
Johnsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnsson throws a sloppy head kick and Fudd moves out of range easily.
Fudd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnsson.
Fudd throws a combination that misses
and Johnsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fudd tries to clinch up but Johnsson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnsson sizes up Fudd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnsson swings for the body but Fudd moves out of range.
Johnsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd throws a hook but Johnsson blocks it.
Johnsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Fudd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fudd down.
Johnsson tests Fudd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fudd tries to clinch but Johnsson moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Fudd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fudd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnsson manages to break the clinch.
Johnsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fudd's calf.
Fudd is looking to clinch but Johnsson is avoiding it.
Fudd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fudd.
Fudd has Johnsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fudd lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson misses with a body punch.
Fudd is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnsson gets an underhook and turns Fudd into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Johnsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fudd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Johnsson.
Fudd looks to land a combination but Johnsson avoids it well.
Fudd drops his hands momentarily and Johnsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fudd.
Fudd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Fudd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fudd avoids the body shot from Johnsson.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fudd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnsson swivels and escapes.
Fudd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fudd misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws the left hand but Fudd avoids the punch easily.
Fudd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fudd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fudd slips under a jab from Johnsson.
Johnsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Johnsson.
Johnsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fudd is just out of range.
As Johnsson backs off Fudd throws a huge counter combo but Johnsson manages to avoid it all.
Johnsson throws a leg kick which misses Fudd's front leg but catches the back leg as Fudd tries to avoid it.
Fudd moves into the clinch.
Elmer Fudd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnsson blocks an uppercut.
Gunnar Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnsson is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fudd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fudd misses with a body punch.
Johnsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fudd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gunnar Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elmer Fudd.
Fudd misses with a punch to the body.
Johnsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnsson is trying to push Fudd away but Fudd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fudd tries to throw a body punch but Johnsson avoids it by throwing Fudd back against the cage.
Fudd is trying to pull guard but Johnsson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnsson lands with a right to the head.
Fudd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnsson walks away with a smile on his face. Fudd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Johnsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnsson, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Johnsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scuba Chris (ranked 1086 p4p, 52 weight class) and Ace Rob (ranked 2068 p4p, 108 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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27
143 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scuba Chris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chris. Chris obviously looking to wear him down.
Chris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chris connects with a looping right hand.
Chris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rob misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Rob finds it's target.
Rob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chris counters with a stiff right hand.
Chris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rob.
Chris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chris throws a body kick that misses
and Rob counters with a shoot takedown. Chris fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Chris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rob stops Chris from standing up.
Rob won't allow Chris to sweep him here.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Rob stops Chris from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chris holds on and takes a little breather.
Chris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rob is one step ahead there.
Rob wants to control from the top but Chris keeps moving.
Rob pushes down on Chris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rob sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rob drops an elbow to the side of Chris's head.
Rob is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chris defends it well.
Chris wants to get back to full guard.
Rob wants to control but Chris is keeping him busy.
Rob looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris is not content to let Rob control the position.
Chris wants to control but Rob is keeping busy.
Rob 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.
Chris is trying to stand.
Chris looking for subs from the bottom but Rob mounts him!
Rob cracks Chris with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob prevents Chris from getting the reversal.
Rob working Chris over with strikes here.
Rob has control of Chris's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chris regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rob controlling the pace for now.
Rob with shots to the head and body - Chris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rob has control of Chris's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chris regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rob is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chris can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Rob dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chris looks to land a body kick but Rob moved away.
Rob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chris connects with a solid leg kick.
Chris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rob fails to land the takedown.
Rob tries for a takedown but Chris circles away easily
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rob finds it's way round the side to connect with Chris's head.
Chris tries a head kick but it misses.
Chris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rob avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rob.
Rob throws a leg kick
and Chris counters with a series of strikes. Rob will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chris looks to land a combination but Rob avoids it well.
No joy there for Chris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rob has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rob misses with an uppercut
and Chris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chris throws a series of punches but Rob avoids them all with ease.
Rob throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chris cracks a nice hook into Rob's ribs.
Chris tries to bum rush Rob with a series of wild strikes but Rob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rob finds it's way round the side to connect with Chris's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob misses with a wild body shot.
Chris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chris throws a head kick that misses.
Chris backing away here, and Rob unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rob cracks Chris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chris.
Chris's corner calls for a 1-2. Chris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rob fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Rob misses.
Chris throwing a counter right hand but Rob manages to avoid it.
Scuba Chris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chris throws a sloppy head kick and Rob moves out of range easily.
Chris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rob counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.
Rob won't allow Chris to get back to his feet.
Chris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rob seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rob makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rob looking to sit in guard and control but Chris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chris looking to sit in guard and control but Rob gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chris is keeping the position for now.
Rob working some strikes from top position.
Rob controlling from the top position.
Rob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chris keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
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 Scuba Chris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rob.
Rob moves out of range of the strikes.
Rob looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chris looks to throw the jab but Rob is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rob takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chris lands a really nice looking cross but Rob seems unphased.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rob.
Chris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris scores with a nice right hand.
Chris throws a lazy head kick
and Rob counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chris thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rob counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chris won't be happy with that.
Rob working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chris tries to bench press Rob off him but Rob keeps the position.
Rob advances nicely into full mount.
Rob looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chris taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris is squirming around, avoiding Rob's attempts to control the action.
Rob controlling from the full mount.
Chris tries to reverse the position but Rob maintains control.
Rob working the ground and pound effectively.
Chris is rocked!
Ace Rob has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rob postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Chris badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rob around the waist but Rob pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rob is the winner by TKO! Rob jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Rob!
An out of breath Ace Rob 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Leikola (ranked 1155 p4p, 122 weight class) and Ricky Monroe (ranked 1344 p4p, 140 weight class). Leikola's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Monroe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deep Ocean - Island drumming. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ricky Monroe enters the cage!
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33
146 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ismo Leikola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leikola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leikola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Monroe manages to circle out of the way.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Leikola.
Monroe throws the left hand but Leikola avoids the punch easily.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Leikola misses its target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leikola.
Leikola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leikola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monroe finds it's way round the side to connect with Leikola's head.
Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leikola at a distance.
Ismo Leikola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leikola ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leikola!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe swings for the body but Leikola moves out of range.
Monroe dodges the punch combination from Leikola.
Monroe is looking to clinch.
Leikola clinches with his opponent.
Leikola throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Leikola.
Leikola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monroe misses with a body punch.
Leikola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Leikola throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Leikola gets through Monroe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Leikola controls his hands.
Leikola struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Monroe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monroe misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Leikola fails to land.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leikola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leikola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leikola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leikola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leikola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Leikola working aggressively here.
Leikola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leikola throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leikola misses with the head strike.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monroe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leikola lands a shot to the body.
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leikola.
Leikola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monroe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monroe misses with a body punch.
Leikola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Leikola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leikola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leikola backwards.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leikola misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leikola lands with a short shot to the head.
Leikola takes a shot to the head.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leikola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Leikola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leikola backwards.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Leikola controls the action.
Leikola misses with a body punch.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Leikola fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Leikola scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Leikola.
Leikola blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leikola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
A hook to the body from Monroe.
Monroe is working Leikola over against the cage.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leikola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Leikola.
Monroe is leaning against Leikola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leikola tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Leikola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leikola lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Leikola.
Leikola working aggressively here.
Leikola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Leikola pushes Monroe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Ismo Leikola will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That kick from Leikola tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monroe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leikola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe swings for the body but Leikola moves out of range.
Monroe moves into the clinch successfully.
Leikola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monroe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leikola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leikola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leikola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Leikola lands with a left to the head.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Leikola tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leikola backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Monroe misses with the head strike.
Leikola pushes Monroe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leikola misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leikola.
A right hand to the body from Monroe.
Leikola scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Leikola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Leikola.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Leikola.
Leikola misses with the head strike.
Leikola misses with a punch to the body.
Leikola misses with a punch on the inside.
Leikola misses with the head strike.
Leikola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monroe lands with a short shot to the head.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Leikola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leikola.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leikola.
Leikola scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe lands a hook that snaps the head of Leikola backwards.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leikola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Leikola prevents a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Leikola.
Monroe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leikola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Leikola is working Monroe over against the cage.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Leikola controls the action.
Leikola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leikola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe working aggressively here.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leikola misses with a punch on the inside.
Leikola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monroe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leikola digs a right hand into Monroe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monroe's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leikola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leikola.
Leikola working aggressively here.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Leikola controls his hands.
Leikola blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Leikola misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Leikola.
Leikola blocking some punches.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Leikola.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leikola backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a shot to the side of Leikola's head.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe misses with the head strike.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leikola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Leikola misses with the head strike.
Leikola tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leikola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monroe.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Monroe.
Leikola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Leikola avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
Leikola misses with a body punch.
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leikola scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leikolas head.
Leikola is working Monroe over against the cage.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismo Leikola dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Leikola lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Leikola does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Leikola.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Leikola saw that one coming.
Leikola throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Leikola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Leikola's defenses.
Leikola throws a solid leg kick but Monroe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leikola.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Leikola.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Leikola has Monroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Leikola.
Leikola lands a nice uppercut.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leikola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Leikola is leaning against Monroe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leikolas head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monroe.
Monroe misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Leikola fails to land.
Leikola pushes Monroe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Leikola.
Leikola has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Leikola misses with some punches.
Monroe digs a right hand underneath Leikola's ribcage. Leikola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Monroe - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leikola is working Monroe over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Leikola.
Monroe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leikola blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Leikola throws a head punch that misses.
Leikola blocking some punches.
Leikola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leikola misses with some punches.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Leikola controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Leikola fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leikola.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leikola.
A nice left hand lands by Leikola.
Leikola throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leikola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leikola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leikola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leikola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ricky Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe misses with a takedown attempt - Leikola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leikola staying out of range there.
Leikola clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Leikola blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leikola.
Leikola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries a body shot but Leikola blocks it.
Monroe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leikola pushes Monroe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leikola throws a head punch that misses.
Ismo Leikola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leikola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leikola blocks an uppercut.
Leikola throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Leikola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Leikola.
Leikola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Leikola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Leikola throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismo Leikola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leikola, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismo Leikola!
Ismo Leikola 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Vettori (ranked 1361 p4p, 179 weight class) and Alex Stefanovic (ranked 1034 p4p, 134 weight class). Vettori comes to the cage accompanied by Police On My Back- The Rocketz. Alex Stefanovic 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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marvin Vettori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Stefanovic.
Vettori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vettori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vettori.
Vettori walks into a jab.
Vettori misses the jab.
Vettori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vettori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stefanovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stefanovic is looking to clinch.
Vettori scores with a hook to the body. Stefanovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vettori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Vettori scores with a sloppy right hand. Stefanovic should have avoided that one.
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Vettori.
Vettori blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vettori.
Stefanovic managing to block the knees to the body from Vettori.
Vettori lands a left hand.
Vettori lands with a light punch inside.
Vettori definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stefanovic cracks Vettori with a nice body shot.
Vettori dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettori successfully pulls guard.
Stefanovic 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.
Vettori wants to sweep here but Stefanovic controlling him for the moment.
Stefanovic wants to pass the guard but Vettori is keeping the position.
Vettori has his hands on Stefanovic's head, controlling the position.
Vettori has his foot on Stefanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stefanovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Stefanovic trying to control but Vettori is working from the bottom.
Vettori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stefanovic is sitting in close to Vettori's body. Vettori has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Stefanovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Stefanovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vettori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marvin Vettori!
A less than humble Marvin Vettori misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Boag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taiki Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boag throws a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boag sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki is trying to control. Boag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boag makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boag looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Boag circles away.
Aoki blocks a leg kick.
Chris Boag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boag dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aoki. That did some damage!
Boag throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
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!
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boag keeps the fight on the outside.
Boag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boag slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boag.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Boag throws a big shot that misses.
Boag dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aoki. That did some damage!
Boag scores with a push kick.
Boag looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boag stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boag wants it to stay on the feet.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Boag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chris Boag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiki Aoki.
Boag stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boag tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boag to the ground. Boag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up with Boag, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes Boag against the cage but Boag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Boag wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boag throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boag lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Boag.
Boag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boag scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boag walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aoki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aoki dives in for a single leg takedown but Boag sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag throws a body kick that misses.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boag. Boag obviously looking to wear him down.
Boag misses with a wild combination.
Aoki with a hook.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boag napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boag is trying to buck Aoki off.
My spies in Shit House inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boag throws Aoki to one side and escapes!
Boag tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aoki is able to avoid easily.
Boag feints and then cracks Aoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aoki down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boag, right into the meat.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
A punch lands to the side of Boag 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aoki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boag defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boag misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aoki.
Boag lands a right hand.
Aoki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boag lands with a right to the head.
Boag lands a shot to the body.
Aoki looks winded!
Boag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Boag's head but Boag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boag lands with an uppercut that bounces Aoki off the cage and back into range.
Boag throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Boag only half commits.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boag.
Boag moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boag pushes Aoki away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boag lands a right hook to the body.
Boag scores with a leg kick.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boag feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
Aoki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boag is trying to defend but Aoki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boag is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well.
Aoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boag tries to kick Aoki off but Aoki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boag defends it well.
Boag is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki stops Boag from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Boag dominated that round.
That's time! Boag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boag lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boag throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Boag lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chris Boag is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Boag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boag misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Aoki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boag is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boag keeps working.
Boag is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Boag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boag misses with a low kick.
Aoki moves out of range of the leg kick from Boag.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boag is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well.
Boag trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Aoki working over Boag with some ground and pound. Boag looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boag looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boag wants to get back to his feet.
Boag kicks off Aoki and gets to his feet.
Aoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boag pinned against the cage. Boag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boag tried to counter with a leg kick but Aoki avoided it.
Chris Boag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiki Aoki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aoki scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boag thuds his shin into the meat of Aoki's side.
Aoki checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Boag.
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Boag.
Aoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boag can pounce on him.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Boag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boag tried to counter with a leg kick but Aoki avoided it.
Boag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Boag wants to slow Aoki down by chopping away at his legs.
Boag throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boag scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boag throws a leg kick but Aoki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boag.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chris Boag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boag. Aoki shrugs it off though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Boag tries to sprawl out of it but Aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boag tries to land a leg kick but Aoki saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boag.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boag.
Aoki shoots in but Boag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boag moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boag throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Boag scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Boag.
Boag scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boag.
Boag connects with a solid leg kick.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Boag lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Boag throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boag. That's going to slow Aoki down.
Aoki has managed to clinch.
Aoki tries to score a body lock takedown but Boag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boag to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Boag dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki.
Boag chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boag throws Aoki to one side and escapes!
Aoki avoids the body shot from Boag.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki.
Boag looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boag tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aoki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boag.
Boag chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Boag sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Boag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiki Aoki.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boag tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boag to the ground. Boag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boag sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boag thumps Aoki with a low kick.
Aoki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boag.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Boag.
An inside leg kick lands from Boag.
Boag lands a jab-cross combination.
Boag tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aoki is able to avoid easily.
A jab lands there for Boag.
Boag connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aoki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boag!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boag wants to get back to his feet.
Aoki grinds an elbow into Boag's temple.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki lands a nice forearm strike.
Taiki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boag pushes Aoki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aoki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aoki landing a few strikes.
Boag is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aoki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aoki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boag to see if he's OK.
Boag is trying to buck Aoki off.
Aoki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boag prevents Aoki from improving position.
Boag wants to get back to his feet.
Aoki is chipping away with strikes.
Aoki cracks Boag with a big elbow.
Boag pushes Aoki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aoki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aoki grinds an elbow into Boag's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boag is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aoki is controlling him well.
Aoki cracks Boag with a big right hand but Boag just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki trying to control the position but Boag is working away.
Boag is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aoki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aoki is chipping away with strikes.
Boag is trying to buck Aoki off.
Boag being controlled for a moment.
Boag is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boag pushes Aoki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aoki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aoki trying to control the action but Boag is working from the bottom.
Boag is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Aoki is controlling him well.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boag is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Boag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boag, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Boag!
A victorious Chris Boag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 3516 p4p, 446 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 1738 p4p, 268 weight class). 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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206 lbs
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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
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kravac to the ground. Braz is now in Kravac's guard.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravac is retaining full guard.
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there.
Braz drops back looking for a leg! Kravac is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kravac manages to kick Braz off! Braz jumps back into Kravac's guard.
Braz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
My spies in NHB ACADEMY inform me that Kravac has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kravac chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac is sitting in close to Braz's body. Braz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kravac is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kravac is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Braz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz very nearly forgot to thank KnockOut amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zang Zhai (ranked 58 p4p, 9 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 399 p4p, 46 weight class). Zhai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sampans. Tree Knee Dad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Falling by Mudvayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Venum Tree Knee Dad has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zang Zhai's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai misses with a hook to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
Zhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhai connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tree Knee Dad momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Zhai counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a nice body shot.
Zhai misses with a body punch
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhai is retaining full guard.
Zhai is adopting a defensive guard.
Zhai looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhai, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zhai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
Tree Knee Dad passes Zhai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Zhai has his hands clasped together around Tree Knee Dad's back. He's all about the action.
Zhai tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Zhai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tree Knee Dad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tree Knee Dad's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to escape the position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zhai controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai controlling well, preventing Tree Knee Dad from escaping the position.
Zhai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll but Zhai sticks to his back.
Zhai trying to control.
Zhai keeps control of the position as Tree Knee Dad tries to break free.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Good control from Zhai.
Zhai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control his opponent's hands but Zhai gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Zhai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai is looking to counter punch.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tree Knee Dad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhai counters with a leg kick.
Zhai throws a sloppy body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a left to the body.
Zhai slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhai's head backwards.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Zhai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Zhai.
Zhai takes one on the button.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Zhai avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Zhai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad letting Zhai take a breather here.
Tree Knee Dad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right to the head.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhai avoids it.
Zhai is working Tree Knee Dad over against the cage.
Zhai presses Tree Knee Dad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Zhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree Knee Dad working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Tree Knee Dad back against the cage.
Zhai pushes Tree Knee Dad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhai lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zhai fails to land.
Zhai working aggressively here.
Zhai lands an uppercut.
Zhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zang Zhai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Zhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but Zhai won't allow it.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhai pushes off an throws an elbow but Tree Knee Dad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a shoulder strike.
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow that misses.
Zhai cracks Tree Knee Dad with a nice body shot.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad misses with some punches.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right to the head.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tree Knee Dad controls his hands.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhai smiles and moves away.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Zhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Zhai.
Zhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping right hand.
Zhai misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Zhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zhai defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai misses with a leg kick.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad 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.
Jab by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Zhai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tree Knee Dad looking to score a takedown here. Zhai is defending well but Tree Knee Dad drives through and ends up in Zhai's guard.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad won't allow Zhai to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tree Knee Dad manages to get himself to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tree Knee Dad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tree Knee Dad postures up in Zhai's guard and throws a big left but Zhai blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zhai's guard.
Zhai is concentrating on defense, preventing Tree Knee Dad from advancing position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhai keeps working.
Zhai is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhai smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai throws a quick counter head kick but Tree Knee Dad was just out of range.
A shot to the body from Zhai misses
and Zhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tree Knee Dad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhai moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Zhai ducks down to avoid it.
Zhai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tree Knee Dad in his tracks.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Tree Knee Dad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Zhai throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Zhai throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
A shot to the body from Zhai misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree Knee Dad, as that shot connected.
Zhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tree Knee Dad takes a step back to recover.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Zhai scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhai doesn't seem phased though.
Zhai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tree Knee Dad under the eye.
Zhai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Zhai to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Tree Knee Dad does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Venum Tree Knee Dad just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhai throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Zhai slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai tried to counter with a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad avoided it.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tree Knee Dad forces his way into half guard.
Zhai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Zhai defends it.
Zhai is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai controlling the position for now.
Zhai continues to stall.
Tree Knee Dad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zhai trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad seems to be looking for submissions.
Zhai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zhai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Zhai seems keen to control Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Zhai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tree Knee Dad, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhai tries a body shot but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
Zhai scores with a shot to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Zhai with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tree Knee Dad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zhai takes a shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zhai.
Zhai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Zhai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad working Zhai over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tree Knee Dad.
A short body shot lands from Zhai as the two fighters clinch.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Tree Knee Dad lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch.
Zhai misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhai blocks an elbow strike.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad can't find room to land a body shot as Zhai controls the action.
Zhai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad gets through Zhai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tree Knee Dad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zhai lands with an uppercut that bounces Tree Knee Dad off the cage and back into range.
Zhai tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Tree Knee Dad - just one landing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Zhai ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice right hand.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai tried to counter with a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad avoided it.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai lands a slapping body shot.
Tree Knee Dad keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Zhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab-cross combination.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Zhai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up with Zhai, looking for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad pushes Zhai against the cage but Zhai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zhai tried to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhai in his tracks.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Zhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai is looking to score with low kicks.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to Zhai's body.
Tree Knee Dad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhai. That one must have hurt.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Zhai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Zhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhai throws a leg kick which misses Tree Knee Dad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid it.
Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tree Knee Dad's sensitive parts.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad lands the left hand.
Zhai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhai in his tracks.
Zhai defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zhai misses the jab.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhai scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad drops his hands momentarily and Zhai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Zhai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
Zhai swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Zhai walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad connects with the punch.
Tree Knee Dad has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Well Tree Knee Dad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new featherweight champion!
Venum Tree Knee Dad 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 54 p4p, 8 weight class) and Synyx Dall (ranked 373 p4p, 47 weight class). Dall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Scarlet Storm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Nice body kick from Kenway.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenway swivels and escapes.
Kenway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall misses with a hook
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dall avoids the head kick by Kenway.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenway wants to clinch but Dall slips to the side
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kenway sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kenway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenway.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kenway forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall can't break the clinch.
Dall lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Kenway.
Dall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall looking to control.
Kenway stands up and waves to Dall to follow him.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Kenway scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
Kenway slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenway throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenway lands a head shot.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall slips under a jab from Kenway.
Kenway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kenway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Kenway digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Edward Kenway is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Kenway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a head kick.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kenway moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
Kenway lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Kenway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Dall - just one landing.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenway misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kenway.
Kenway tries to clinch up.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Kenway closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Kenway lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dall is keeping busy.
Kenway stops a takedown attempt from Dall.
Dall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenway prevents it.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Synyx Dall.
Dall tries to pull guard but Kenway won't allow it.
Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kenway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Kenway.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
A shot in the inside from Kenway.
Dall lands an uppercut.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kenway.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Kenway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dall or not.
Dall prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Dall breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Kenway there.
Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kenway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dall throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Dall.
Kenway closes the distance and clinches.
Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kenway.
Kenway wants to stall.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenway controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Dall - that landed with a thud.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Dall.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kenway lands with a right hand.
Kenway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edward Kenway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Dall misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Dall jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well.
Dall moves out of range as Kenway throws a body kick.
And Dall responds with a good body kick, but Kenway manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall looks to throw a body kick
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kenway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Kenway.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dall's knee momentarily.
Kenway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenway jabs at Dall's body.
Kenway lands with a nice body punch.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Kenway.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dall, pushing him back against the cage.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Dall.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall goes for a takedown attempt but Kenway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Synyx Dall.
Kenway lands with an overhand left.
Dall throws a head kick but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway lands with a nice body kick.
Kenway scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenway, as that shot connected.
Kenway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway jabs at Dall's body.
Kenway lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenway digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Kenway connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway pushes Dall away with a front kick.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenway scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenway.
Kenway looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Kenway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kenway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenway lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Kenway has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch.
Dall blocks a body shot from Kenway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall lands an overhand right.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kenway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Kenway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Dall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenway misses the target.
Kenway connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway lands with a kick to the temple. Dall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenway moves forwards but Dall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kenway takes the fight into the clinch.
Dall jumps guard but Kenway stands there with Dall around his waist. Dall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Synyx Dall.
Kenway presses Dall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Kenway.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenway tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway stops a takedown attempt from Dall.
Dall tries to pull guard but Kenway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kenway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Kenway blocks a body shot from Dall.
A short body shot lands from Kenway as the two fighters clinch.
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage.
Kenway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dall.
Kenway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
Nice body punch from Kenway.
The referee calls for Kenway to work.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kenway.
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Kenway digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Kenway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kenway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dall is rocked!
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenway finish him?
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Kenway creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dall with a big uppercut! Dall tries to clinch up but Kenway pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dall to the mat! Dall covers up and Kenway unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway retains his lightweight title!
Edward Kenway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vee (ranked 75 p4p, 8 weight class) and Alexi Laiho (ranked 218 p4p, 26 weight class). Vee comes to the cage accompanied by Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan. Laiho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Vee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vee, pushing him back against the cage.
Vee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laiho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laiho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laiho lands with a short shot to the head.
Laiho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Laiho scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Laiho struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands.
Vee tries to work over Laiho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laiho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Laiho tries a body shot but Vee blocks it.
Vee lands a left hand.
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!
Vee misses with the head strike.
Vee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vee misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laiho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vee prevents a body shot from Laiho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee scores with a shot to the side of Laiho's head.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Laiho controls his hands.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Laiho controls his hands.
Laiho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vee is keeping busy.
Laiho missing with knees to the body.
Laiho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Laiho misses with a body punch.
Vee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vee lands with a right to the head.
Vee lands a body punch.
Vee pushes Laiho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laiho can't get the takedown.
Brandon Vee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Laiho.
Vee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laiho.
Laiho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Vee on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laiho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vee's brow.
Laiho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vee misses with a body punch.
Vee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Laiho is rocked!
Vee dips a shoulder and cracks Laiho with a mighty uppercut! Laiho falls back against the cage and Vee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Laiho is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Vee!
Brandon Vee retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Brandon Vee said 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.
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