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CEFC 321 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Koch (ranked 4093 p4p, 393 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 3318 p4p, 335 weight class). Cage has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music. Erling Koch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erling Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koch checks a leg kick.
Koch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cage. Cage obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Cage catches Koch right on the button with a cross.
Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cage throws a body kick that misses.
Koch throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage lands a big right hand that sends Koch crashing to the mat! Cage stays standing though and waves Koch back to his feet!
Koch is rocked!
It looks like Erling Koch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
Oh Koch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Cage delivers a spinning backfist that drops Koch like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 2830 p4p, 309 weight class) and Bornas Lopette (ranked 3197 p4p, 333 weight class). Lopette has chosen Root Of All Evil as his entrance music. Tony Duff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 27 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopette tries to avoid it but Duff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopette to the ground. Lopette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duff looks for a takedown but Lopette sprawls well.
Lopette misses with a head kick.
Lopette tests Duff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopette leaves Duff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duff.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff 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.
Lopette lands a head shot.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopette did well to prevent Duff getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Lopette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff wants to free his trapped foot but Lopette is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Lopette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopette defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working for a kimura but Lopette is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.
Duff is looking for a kimura but Lopette is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopette is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold.
Duff 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duff is working for a kimura here but Lopette manages to reverse the position and he's now in Duff's guard.
Lopette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duff is looking for a triangle but Lopette pushes his legs off easily.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopette gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopette defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
That's time! Duff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopette defends it nicely.
Lopette feints a counter leg kick.
Duff shoots in but no luck this time.
Lopette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette lands with a shot to the body.
Lopette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopette scores with a kick to the body.
Duff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopette throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Duff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopette tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopette catches Duff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopette finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lopette.
Duff walks into a straight right hand from Lopette.
Duff drives through with a takedown into Lopette's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lopette wriggles free and stands up.
Lopette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff trying to pass the guard but Lopette defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
Lopette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duff is looking for a kimura here.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopette has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopette has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lopette trying to control from the bottom.
Duff 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.
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lopette tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Lopette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lopette looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lopette dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lopette throws a chopping leg kick but Duff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopette to the mat! Lopette manages to get full guard.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopette is retaining full guard.
Duff is working hard here to advance position.
Duff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lopette manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duff has Lopette in his guard.
Lopette showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff has his foot on Lopette's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopette works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff working for a triangle but Lopette defends it easily.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopette defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopette is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lopette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopette has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopette passes into side control.
Lopette gets to mount! Duff was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Duff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopette manages to capitalize on a mistake by Duff to take his back!
Duff is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Lopette.
Duff is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopette doesn't have the hooks in and Duff manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bornas Lopette.
I've got Lopette winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
Bornas Lopette seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Colt (ranked 3621 p4p, 435 weight class) and Marcus Child (ranked 2167 p4p, 292 weight class). Child has chosen VooDoo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Child!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colt throws a poor cross that misses
and Child counters with a good low kick that Colt was not able to check.
Colt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Child is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Colt misses with a left hand
and Child counters with a two punch combo.
Colt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Child counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Child trying to mount his opponent but Colt defends it.
Colt tries to get to full guard but Child has control of the leg.
Colt is looking to control Child's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Colt avoid being mounted?
Colt manages to get to full guard.
Child decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Child lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Colt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Child throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Child misses with an uppercut. Colt saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colt misses with a body shot.
Colt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Child throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Child misses with a low kick.
Colt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Child can pounce on him.
Child keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brian Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Child ducks under a wild hook from Colt.
Colt connects with a body shot that sends Child's belly button to the back.
Child throws a shot from downtown. Colt moves away and avoids it.
Child keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colt.
Colt tests Child's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Child connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Colt throws the kick towards the body but Child avoids it.
Child looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Colt misses
and Child counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Child walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Child misses the target.
Colt is looking to score with low kicks.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Child throws a poor cross that misses
and Colt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Child walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Child checks a low kick from Colt.
Colt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Child lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Colt lands an overhand right.
Colt throws a shot from downtown. Child moves away and avoids it.
Child unleashes a big counter combination but Colt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Colt swings widly with a right hand
and Child counters with a nice uppercut.
Colt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Child misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Child blocks a low kick nicely.
Child moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
Colt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Colt just misses with a punch to the body.
Colt misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Child blocks the low kick.
Child misses with a looping left.
Colt throws a hook but Child blocks it.
A slow jab from Child misses its intended target.
Colt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Child finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Colt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Child throws an overhand right that lands on Colt's shoulder, as Colt tries to avoid the shot.
Colt tries a head kick but it misses.
Colt scores with a jab to the head.
Child blocks a low kick nicely.
Child misses with a hook. Colt ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Colt.
A punch lands to the side of Colt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Colt misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Child.
A jab from Child does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Colt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Child.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Child throws a lazy right hand but Colt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colt is looking to counter with a body kick.
A cross from Child lands.
Colt is rocked!
Child weaves into range and cracks Colt right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Colt goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Child is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Child!
An out of breath Marcus Child 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Brannagan (ranked 1943 p4p, 218 weight class) and Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 1650 p4p, 190 weight class). Brutus Brannagan looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Brannagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannagan walks into a stiff left hand from Mayoniko.
Brannagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayoniko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mayoniko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mayoniko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brutus Brannagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Brannagan misses.
Brannagan misses with a hook
and Mayoniko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brannagan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayoniko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayoniko misses with a hook.
Brannagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayoniko was well out of range. Poor timing from Brannagan.
Mayoniko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brannagan's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannagan keeping full guard, as Mayoniko tries to pass.
Mayoniko preventing the sweep.
Brannagan keeping moving, preventing Mayoniko from controlling successfully.
Mayoniko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brannagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko is pushing down on Brannagan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brannagan is fighting to maintain full guard but Mayoniko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brannagan's coaches at The Beast have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mayoniko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mayoniko wants to take Brannagan's back here but Brannagan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mayoniko looking for a guillotine from mount but Brannagan is having none of it.
Brannagan wants to hold on but Mayoniko pushes him away.
Mayoniko controlling his opponent.
Mayoniko working for a guillotine from mount but Brannagan is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan can't escape the position.
Brannagan wants to control but Mayoniko is having none of it.
Brannagan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brannagan keeping control of the position.
Mayoniko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mayoniko wants to pass to mount but Brannagan is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan wants to get back to full guard.
Mayoniko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brannagan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mayoniko works his way into full mount!
Mayoniko looking to control but Brannagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brannagan is looking to get to half guard.
Brannagan wants to control but Mayoniko is having none of it.
Mayoniko moves to take his opponent's back.
Brannagan is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayoniko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brannagan tries to roll but Mayoniko sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoki Mayoniko dominated that round.
That's time! Brannagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mayoniko blocks a leg kick.
Mayoniko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brannagan. Brannagan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayoniko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brannagan moves out of range of the body kick from Mayoniko.
Brannagan loads up on a big right hand but Mayoniko slips the punch.
Mayoniko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brannagan feints and as Mayoniko raises his hands in defense, Brannagan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brannagan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mayoniko looking to control.
Mayoniko has his foot on Brannagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brannagan works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brannagan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mayoniko looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannagan preventing the sweep.
Mayoniko keeping full guard, as Brannagan tries to pass.
Brannagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayoniko trying to control the position.
Mayoniko has his hands on Brannagan's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brannagan misses with a looping right.
Mayoniko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brannagan throws a lazy body kick
and Mayoniko counters with a leg kick.
Mayoniko misses with a wild body shot.
Mayoniko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayoniko lands a nice hook to Brannagan's body. Brannagan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Brannagan is looking to slow Mayoniko down with leg kicks.
Mayoniko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A thudding body kick lands there by Brannagan!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brannagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brannagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Mayoniko.
Brannagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayoniko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayoniko lands with a nice body punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mayoniko!
Brannagan misses with a hook.
Mayoniko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brannagan. That one must have hurt.
Brannagan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brannagan lands in his opponent's guard.
Mayoniko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brannagan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayoniko is looking for a triangle but Brannagan pushes his legs off easily.
Mayoniko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayoniko can't keep his opponent in guard - Brannagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brannagan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mayoniko is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayoniko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brannagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayoniko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brannagan stalling away here and it's allowed Mayoniko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brannagan won't allow Mayoniko to sweep him here.
Brannagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brannagan stays in close to Mayoniko's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mayoniko lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Brannagan.
Brannagan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayoniko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mayoniko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brannagan just content to control the position.
Brannagan moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brannagan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mayoniko is trying to keep Brannagan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannagan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mayoniko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brannagan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brannagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayoniko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brannagan defends well.
Mayoniko keeping moving, preventing Brannagan from controlling successfully.
Yoki Mayoniko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayoniko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayoniko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brannagan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mayoniko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brannagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brannagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mayoniko trying to control the position here.
Mayoniko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoki Mayoniko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko working for submissions but it's allowed Brannagan to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Brannagan seems content to control.
Mayoniko tries to get to full guard but Brannagan has control of the leg.
Mayoniko is staying active underneath Brannagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mayoniko manages to get to full guard.
Brannagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mayoniko's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brannagan trying to control but Mayoniko is working from the bottom.
Mayoniko wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayoniko keeping moving, preventing Brannagan from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brannagan scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Mayoniko.
Brannagan throws a wild body kick that Mayoniko sees coming a mile off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch lands to the side of Mayoniko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brannagan misses with a hook to the body
letting Mayoniko counter with a right hand.
Brutus Brannagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brannagan throws a nice looking combination but Mayoniko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Brannagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayoniko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1652 p4p, 180 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 1655 p4p, 181 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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35
251 lbs
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41
272 lbs
33 - 47 - 2 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 47 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eikmeyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Anstey, which made it look bad.
Anstey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eikmeyer in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eikmeyer doesn't seem phased though.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown
and Anstey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bunny Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Eikmeyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anstey defends it nicely.
Anstey lands a big uppercut and Eikmeyer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Eikmeyer looks OK. Anstey waves Eikmeyer back to his feet!
Eikmeyer is rocked!
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer shoots and misses
and Anstey counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1207 p4p, 143 weight class) and Alastair Dunn (ranked 1587 p4p, 186 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alastair Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Dunn throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Dunn didn't expect that.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson passes Dunn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunn has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn trying to control but Anderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Dunn scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dunn lands strikes to the head.
Dunn keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
Anderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dunn working for a choke but Anderson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to stick to Anderson's back but Anderson is turning into Dunn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dunn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anderson.
Dunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dunn's head.
Anderson stops Dunn from standing up.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard.
Dunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson passes Dunn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dunn is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four 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.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Dunn won't allow it.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dunn kicks off Anderson and gets to his feet.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunn.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunn.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Dunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson scores with a takedown into Dunn's guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dunn wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunn trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Dunn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throwing strikes but Anderson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Dunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dunn struggling a bit here.
Dunn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dunn punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anderson wants to control the pace but Dunn is squirming around nicely.
Dunn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dunn wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Dunn pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Dunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson prevents Dunn from improving his position.
Dunn trying to control from the bottom.
Dunn pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Dunn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson 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!
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunn darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Dunn into the cage.
Dunn connects with a looping right hand.
Alastair Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dunn misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dunn somewhat.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Dunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dunn continues to drive forward.
Dunn works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Dunn.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Dunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Dunn keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dunn misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
Anderson working away.
Dunn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dunn wants to get back to his feet.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson working away.
Dunn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dunn wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control the action but Dunn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to escape the position but Anderson is controlling the position.
Dunn struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunn, who protects the arm well.
Dunn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Lombard (ranked 1188 p4p, 186 weight class) and Kayring Saiarr (ranked 1493 p4p, 230 weight class). Lombard comes to the cage accompanied by Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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33
212 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
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27
220 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Hank Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kayring Saiarr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saiarr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lombard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saiarr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lombard lands a glancing blow to the side of Saiarr's head.
Lombard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saiarr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
Lombard misses the jab.
Lombard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saiarr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saiarr feints a counter leg kick.
Saiarr drops his hands momentarily and Lombard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lombard misses with the body kick
and Saiarr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saiarr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard cracks Saiarr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard moves away from the strike by Saiarr.
Lombard misses the body punch
and Saiarr counters with a stiff right hand.
Saiarr walks into a straight right hand from Lombard.
Lombard fails with a takedown attempt.
Saiarr throws a counter combo.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Saiarr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saiarr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lombard lands a head shot.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saiarr throws an overhand right that lands on Lombard's shoulder, as Lombard tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard digs a good hook to Saiarr's body.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Saiarr slips the punch.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard fakes the leg kick and cracks Saiarr in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard throws a head kick that half lands.
Lombard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saiarr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kayring Saiarr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard throws a body punch but Saiarr moves out of range.
Lombard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard lands a high kick!
Lombard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Lombard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombard. That's going to slow Saiarr down.
Lombard throws a head kick that half lands.
Lombard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombard cracks Saiarr with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Saiarr ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard misses with a lunging right hand
and Saiarr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hank Lombard's cut is getting worse.
Lombard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saiarr misses with a looping right.
It looked like Lombard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saiarr walks into a straight right hand from Lombard.
Lombard scores with a leg kick.
Lombard just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lombard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saiarr moves out of range of the strikes.
Saiarr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lombard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saiarr feints a counter leg kick.
Lombard throws a push kick but Saiarr slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saiarr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saiarr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saiarr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard lands with an uppercut that bounces Saiarr off the cage and back into range.
Lombard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saiarr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saiarr blocks the body kick.
Lombard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lombard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saiarr! But no joy.
Saiarr throws a good cross that connects.
Saiarr throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Lombard throws a body kick that misses.
Saiarr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Saiarr ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saiarr looks for the body kick but Lombard saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lombard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard'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.
Saiarr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saiarr walks into a left hand.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Saiarr moved out of range.
Lombard throws a good cross that connects.
Lombard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saiarr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombard cracks Saiarr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lombard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lombard throws a lazy head kick
and Saiarr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hank Lombard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Saiarr ducks right into an uppercut from Lombard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saiarr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saiarr slips under a jab.
Saiarr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saiarr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Lombard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saiarr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lombard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saiarr.
Lombard backing away here, and Saiarr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lombard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombard scores with a punch to the head.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick
and Lombard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Saiarr's shoulder, as Saiarr tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Saiarr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lombard lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Saiarr as Lombard shoots in.
Lombard misses with a hook
and Saiarr counters with a nice uppercut.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saiarr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Lombard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saiarr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saiarr ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Lombard scores with a decent looking hook.
Lombard connects with the punch.
Saiarr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saiarr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Saiarr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Lombard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saiarr counters with a nice right hand that sends Lombard toppling to the canvas! Lombard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saiarr finish him?!
Jeez, Hank Lombard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hank Lombard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kayring Saiarr!
A victorious Kayring Saiarr 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 324 p4p, 36 weight class) and Ike Tronstone (ranked 780 p4p, 95 weight class). Brakeley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Woke up this Morning. Ike Tronstone 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ike Tronstone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tronstone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Tronstone moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Tronstone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brakeley as he avoids it easily.
Brakeley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tronstone throws a hook but Brakeley blocks it.
Brakeley tests Tronstone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brakeley throws a series of punches but Tronstone avoids them all with ease.
Brakeley throws a series of strikes that have Tronstone backpedaling.
Tronstone slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Brakeley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tronstone's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tronstone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brakeley counters with a nice right hand that sends Tronstone toppling to the canvas! Tronstone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brakeley finish him?!
Brakeley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crack! A monster head kick from Brakeley and Tronstone falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Brakeley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 34 p4p, 3 weight class) and Federico Mancuello (ranked 1595 p4p, 171 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mancuello's choice of entrance music: Tenacious D - Wonderboy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
49 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Federico Mancuello!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancuello tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Mancuello against the cage.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Mancuello misses with some punches.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
Mancuello looks winded!
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Mancuello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mancuello blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Mancuello takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Mancuello backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mancuello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mancuello has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goldstein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mancuello can turn it around.
Mancuello prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancuello misses with some punches.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mancuello backwards.
Mancuello is rocked!
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Mancuello is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?
Goldstein pushes Mancuello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein throws a big uppercut that drops Mancuello! More strikes from Goldstein and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mancuello lies dazed against the cage as Goldstein celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Samson Goldstein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldo O Donno (ranked 121 p4p, 16 weight class) and Kim Jong Guk (ranked 249 p4p, 40 weight class). O Donno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Make Some Noise - Beastie Boys. Jong Guk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo O Donno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
O Donno tries to counter by clinching up but Jong Guk breaks away and moves out of range.
Jong Guk walks into a stiff left hand from O Donno.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
O Donno throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
O Donno checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Donno misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Donno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk keeps control of O Donno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Donno misses with the head strike.
O Donno blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jong Guk as O Donno tries to tie him up.
O Donno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
O Donno throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
O Donno manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
O Donno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes the leg kick and cracks O Donno in the body.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
O Donno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a swing at O Donno's ribcage but misses.
O Donno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Guk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Donno throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Donno has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk has O Donno up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
O Donno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jong Guk is keeping busy.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the side of O Donno's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jong Guk has closed the distance and engaged O Donno in a clinch.
O Donno stalls.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
O Donno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Guk.
It looked like O Donno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
O Donno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Donno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Donno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jong Guk to score with a decent uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donno.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and O Donno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Donno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Donno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Donno blocks the body kick.
O Donno blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jong Guk.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from O Donno.
A clash of legs there as O Donno blocks the low kick.
A big left from O Donno misses.
A nice side step and Jong Guk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jong Guk misses with a right hand
and O Donno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Donno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Donno tries to counter by clinching up but Jong Guk breaks away and moves out of range.
A lazy left from O Donno finds it's target.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Donno.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
O Donno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
Jong Guk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jong Guk wants to clinch but O Donno slips to the side
and O Donno counters with a left to the body.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. O Donno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Donno counters with a straight right 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!
Jong Guk tries to clinch up but O Donno circles away and keeps his distance.
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
O Donno misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Donno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from O Donno.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Donno misses with a series of wild punches.
O Donno throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Donno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donno.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Donno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Donno throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
O Donno tries to keep at a distance but Jong Guk has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk instigates a clinch.
Jong Guk pushes O Donno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk scores with a nice body kick.
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Donno tries to break the clinch but Jong Guk is controlling the position.
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses O Donno's front leg but catches the back leg as O Donno tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. O Donno shakes it off.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Donno misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses
and O Donno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. O Donno does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Donno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Donno walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
O Donno scores with a leg kick.
O Donno throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jong Guk thuds a left hand into O Donno's body.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Donno tries a head kick but it misses.
O Donno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O Donno looks to land a combination but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from O Donno.
A big right from O Donno misses.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Donno is able to avoid easily.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk is leaning against O Donno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Donno working aggressively here.
O Donno looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Donno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Donno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk darts in and clinches O Donno up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Donno scores with a one two! Jong Guk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
O Donno misses the jab.
O Donno throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
O Donno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but O Donno is avoiding it.
O Donno cracks Jong Guk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Donno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
O Donno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
O Donno scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but O Donno seems unphased.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and O Donno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Donno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Donno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Donno is looking for a counter combo.
Jong Guk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O Donno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Donno there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Donno avoids a kick to the body.
Jong Guk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jong Guk throws a jab when O Donno was well out of range.
O Donno feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Donno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Donno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Donno if he has to take too many more of those.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks O Donno off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
O Donno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Donno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Donno loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
O Donno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jong Guk scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Donno in his tracks.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by O Donno.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Donno's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
As Jong Guk backs away, O Donno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk lands with a hook. O Donno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Donno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Donno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but O Donno seems unphased.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Donno throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Donno. That's going to slow Jong Guk down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Donno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Guk.
O Donno throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Donno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk clinches up with O Donno and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from O Donno.
O Donno is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting O Donno counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Donno misses with a head kick.
O Donno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with an overhand left.
O Donno slips under a jab.
It looked like O Donno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Guk.
O Donno tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Donno misses with a straight right.
O Donno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but O Donno moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk takes one on the button.
O Donno connects with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
O Donno misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
O Donno throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of O Donno's side.
O Donno moves out of range of the strikes.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
O Donno pressing his opponent against the cage.
O Donno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Donno is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns O Donno into the cage.
O Donno takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
O Donno misses with a leg kick.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks O Donno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Donno down.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Donno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but O Donno is having none of it.
O Donno thinks about countering with a head kick.
O Donno avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
O Donno is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from O Donno.
O Donno misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk closes the distance and clinches.
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. O Donno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Donno tried to counter with a leg kick but Jong Guk avoided it.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Jong Guk lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and O Donno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Donno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from O Donno misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
and O Donno counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Donno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jong Guk - the referee stops the clock and O Donno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jong Guk. O Donno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of O Donno's side.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Donno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Donno connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. O Donno shakes it off.
Jong Guk thows a body kick. O Donno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
O Donno blocks the body kick.
O Donno takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donno.
Jong Guk lands a jab to O Donno's midsection.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Donno doesn't seem bothered though.
O Donno walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
O Donno misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jong Guk closes the distance and clinches.
O Donno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
O Donno keeps the fight on the outside.
O Donno misses with a looping left.
O Donno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Donno throws a nice looking combination but Jong Guk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot.
Jong Guk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Donno, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
O Donno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
O Donno is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
O Donno leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, O Donno scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk presses O Donno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Donno.
Jong Guk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Donno's efforts to push away.
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
O Donno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Donno throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow O Donno down.
O Donno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong Guk's sensitive parts.
O Donno defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Donno. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Donno staying out of range there.
Jong Guk cracks O Donno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Donno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Donno looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Donno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
O Donno throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
O Donno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jong Guk's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
As Jong Guk backs away, O Donno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donno misses with a looping left.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
O Donno checks a leg kick.
O Donno keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but O Donno is having none of it.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. O Donno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk moves forwards but O Donno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Donno.
O Donno throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donno is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
O Donno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O Donno circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Donno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jong Guk drives through and clinches with O Donno against the cage.
O Donno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Donno if he has to take too many more of those.
O Donno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
O Donno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk cracks O Donno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Donno.
O Donno throws a sloppy head kick
and Jong Guk counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Donno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
O Donno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jong Guk checks it well.
Jong Guk misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk dips to his left and cracks O Donno with an uppercut!
Jong Guk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Donno has time to react.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
O Donno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Donno.
O Donno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
O Donno loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
O Donno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Guk at a distance.
O Donno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Donno throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
O Donno lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Aldo O Donno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk throws a front kick that sends O Donno stumbling back into the cage.
O Donno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - O Donno circles away.
O Donno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Donno.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Donno doesn't seem bothered though.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong Guk.
O Donno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk instigates a clinch.
O Donno throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into O Donno's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk darts in and clinches O Donno up against the cage.
O Donno has Jong Guk pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
O Donno tries to stall but Jong Guk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
O Donno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Donno is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns O Donno into the cage.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but O Donno saw it coming and moves away.
O Donno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk clinches.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
O Donno stalling in the clinch but Jong Guk improves position.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Donno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk moves into the clinch successfully.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
O Donno looking to stall.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
O Donno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but O Donno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jong Guk clinches.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Donno.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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