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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pretentious Kneecap (ranked 1349 p4p, 134 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 1796 p4p, 173 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pretentious Kneecap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto slips a jab from Kneecap.
Yamamoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kneecap closes the distance but Yamamoto moves to the side
letting Yamamoto counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kneecap.
We've been informed that Yamamoto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kneecap lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamamoto will feel that in the morning.
Yamamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kneecap scores with a nice head shot.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Kneecap.
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kneecap to the mat! Kneecap manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kneecap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
Kneecap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kneecap trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yamamoto connects with a nice short shot to Kneecap's temple.
Yamamoto is thwarting Kneecap's attempts to control the position.
Kneecap tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kneecap has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kneecap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Kneecap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Kneecap tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking for a guillotine here but Kneecap defends easily.
Kneecap looking to sit in guard and control but Yamamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kneecap had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yamamoto defends it easily.
Kneecap wants to hit a switch here but Yamamoto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kneecap there!
Yamamoto landing strikes from the mount and Kneecap is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto unloading with bombs!
Yamamoto prevents Kneecap from getting the reversal.
Kneecap is squirming around, avoiding Yamamoto's attempts to control the action.
Kneecap tries to hold on but Yamamoto postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Kneecap's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yamamoto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yamamoto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kneecap wants to hold on but Yamamoto pushes him away.
Yamamoto with shots to the head and body - Kneecap looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kneecap misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kneecap lands a body shot.
Kneecap connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kneecap throws a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a shoot takedown. Kneecap fights it but they end up in guard.
Kneecap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamamoto is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamamoto trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto stands up over Kneecap, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Kneecap.
Yamamoto cracks Kneecap with a solid left hand.
Kneecap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamamoto content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
Kneecap looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kneecap wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yamamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kneecap controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Kneecap keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Kneecap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kneecap is one step ahead there.
Kneecap wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kneecap passes into half guard.
Yamamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kneecap is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kneecap is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamamoto defends it well.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Kneecap keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kneecap is looking for a kimura but Yamamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kneecap to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kneecap fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kneecap lands with an overhand left.
Kneecap feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamamoto's calf.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamamoto throws a looping overhand right but Kneecap ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kneecap. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kneecap throws a leg kick
and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kneecap won't be happy with that.
Yamamoto grinds an elbow into Kneecap's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto trying to control the action but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
Kneecap regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamamoto stopping the sweep attempt from Kneecap.
Yamamoto cracks Kneecap with a solid left hand.
Kneecap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kneecap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kneecap working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto postures up in Kneecap's guard and throws a big left but Kneecap blocks it.
Pretentious Kneecap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yamamoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kneecap wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kneecap's head.
Yamamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Kneecap has wrist control.
Kneecap keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kneecap's head.
Kneecap is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kneecap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yamamoto manages to get himself to full guard.
Yamamoto pulls Kneecap in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Yamamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneecap's guard.
Yamamoto won't allow Kneecap to sweep him here.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Kneecap blocks nicely.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kneecap is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kneecap being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Kneecap keeps moving.
Kneecap looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto postures up and lands a big shot to Kneecap's brow.
Kneecap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yamamoto trying to control but Kneecap is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneecap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control the position but Kneecap postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kotetsu Yamamoto.
I've got Yamamoto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An out of breath Kotetsu Yamamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 1064 p4p, 124 weight class) and Matt Hunt (ranked 1218 p4p, 144 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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263 lbs
27 - 17 - 5 |
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275 lbs
35 - 25 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
27 - 17 - 5, fighting out of London, Callum Pagnozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnozzi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Callum Pagnozzi has been cut.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pagnozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Pagnozzi avoids it with no problem.
Pagnozzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt cracks Pagnozzi with a good jab.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pagnozzi eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pagnozzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pagnozzi, as that shot connected.
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
Hunt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pagnozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pagnozzi.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pagnozzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Pagnozzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pagnozzi.
Pagnozzi is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt motions for Pagnozzi to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pagnozzi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pagnozzi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Pagnozzi coming out on top.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws a body punch but Pagnozzi moves out of range.
Hunt throws a jab when Pagnozzi was well out of range.
Hunt catches Pagnozzi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi misses with a hook.
Pagnozzi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pagnozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Pagnozzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pagnozzi lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagnozzi.
Hunt misses the jab.
Pagnozzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt cracks Pagnozzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pagnozzi throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Pagnozzi.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pagnozzi throws out the jab.
Pagnozzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Pagnozzi moved out of range nicely.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi.
Hunt connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pagnozzi takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Pagnozzi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That has opened up Matt Hunt's cut even more.
Pagnozzi thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Pagnozzi misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Callum Pagnozzi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Pagnozzi slips a straight right by Hunt.
It looked like Pagnozzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a jab when Pagnozzi was well out of range.
Pagnozzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Pagnozzi does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagnozzi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pagnozzi.
Hunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pagnozzi takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pagnozzi has got the better of the exchanges.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Pagnozzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Pagnozzi throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pagnozzi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi takes one to the chin there.
Hunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Pagnozzi.
Nice defenses there by Pagnozzi.
Hunt throws the left hand but Pagnozzi avoids the punch easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Pagnozzi counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pagnozzi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pagnozzi throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Pagnozzi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The cut above Matt Hunt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pagnozzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Callum Pagnozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Pagnozzi misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Pagnozzi seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Pagnozzi blocks the leg kick.
Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Pagnozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Pagnozzi checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt checks a low kick from Pagnozzi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pagnozzi sends Hunt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pagnozzi is motioning to the referee to let Hunt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hunt is rocked!
Matt Hunt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Callum Pagnozzi!
A less than humble Callum Pagnozzi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ray Razor (ranked 1143 p4p, 171 weight class) and Pauke Murhaa (ranked 1695 p4p, 262 weight class). Razor comes to the cage accompanied by ONYX Feat. Biohazard - Judgment Night. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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220 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Ray Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pauke Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa lands a high kick!
It looks like Sonny Ray Razor has been cut.
Razor moves out of range of the body kick.
Murhaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Razor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Pauke Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Razor.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Razor saw that one coming.
Razor stalks Murhaa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murhaa's face. Murhaa staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Razor drops his hands momentarily and Murhaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Razor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murhaa counters with a low kick, right behind Razor 's knee.
Murhaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Razor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Razor.
Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Razor circles away quickly and effectively.
Razor appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Razor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murhaa lands a left and a right that send Razor crashing to the mat, dazed. Murhaa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Razor scores with a nice head shot.
Razor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murhaa.
Pauke Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Razor manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Razor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa thuds his shin into the meat of Razor's side.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a big head kick that sends Razor tumbling to the mat! Murhaa takes a step backwards and waves Razor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Razor is rocked!
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Razor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Razor misses.
Razor swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Razor seems to have got his legs back now.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Razor slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Razor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. Razor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Razor to the canvas! Razor doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Murhaa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauke Murhaa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Wylde (ranked 873 p4p, 134 weight class) and Alex Asztalos (ranked 1159 p4p, 177 weight class). Wylde comes to the cage accompanied by Black Label Society - Parade of the Dead. Asztalos has chosen Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
31 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Wylde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wylde's calf.
Asztalos punishes Wylde's body with a nice straight punch.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Wylde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos lands with a cross.
Wylde 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.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wylde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Wylde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Asztalos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asztalos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wylde checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos swings widly with a right hand
and Wylde counters by moving into the clinch.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Wylde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Asztalos gets through Wylde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Wylde prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Wylde controls the action.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos lands a body punch.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde working aggressively here.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Wylde.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Wylde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wyldes head.
Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Wylde blocks it.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Wylde.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Wylde takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Wylde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wylde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wylde prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Wylde presses Asztalos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Wylde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wylde misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Wylde prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wylde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Wylde controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wylde.
Wylde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wylde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Asztalos tries to work over Wylde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Wylde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asztalos with a hook.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Wylde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asztalos throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.
Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wylde's hands.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wylde.
Wylde looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Asztalos cracks Wylde with an open hand slap.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Wylde counters with a stiff right hand.
Wylde tries to close the distance and clinch but Asztalos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wylde has time to react.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Wylde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asztalos delivers a nice body kick.
Asztalos connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wylde counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos throws the kick towards the body but Wylde avoids it.
Wylde moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asztalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wylde.
Wylde checks a leg kick.
Wylde throws a series of punches but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos thows a leg kick but Wylde checks it
and Wylde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Wylde moves out of range easily.
Asztalos throws out a leg kick but Wylde moves out of range and Asztalos only half commits.
Wylde throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wylde throws a series of punches but Asztalos avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde tries to move into range but Asztalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asztalos throws a looping overhand right but Wylde ducks down to avoid it.
Wylde scores with a one two! Asztalos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wylde on the side of the head.
Asztalos sizes up Wylde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wylde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wylde defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos thuds a left hand into Wylde's body.
Wylde swings widly with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wylde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Wylde avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde looks to clinch
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos misses with a right hand
and Wylde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wylde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
Asztalos throws a hook but Wylde blocks it.
Wylde takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Wylde.
Asztalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wylde.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Wylde tries to clinch but Asztalos moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Wylde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Wylde needs to keep his hands up - Asztalos had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wylde on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Wylde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wylde slips a jab from Asztalos.
Wylde misses the jab.
Wylde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asztalos throws a right hand that misses
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wylde moves out of range of the body kick from Asztalos.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Wylde swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wylde if he has to take too many more of those.
Wylde is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Asztalos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Wylde is out of range.
Good exchange - Asztalos coming out on top.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asztalos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the body
and Wylde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wylde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Wylde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wylde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Asztalos throws a hook but Wylde avoids it easily.
Wylde tries to counter by clinching up but Asztalos breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wylde misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Wylde checks it.
Wylde appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wylde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asztalos swings for the body but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Wylde throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Wylde's head.
Asztalos is looking to slow Wylde down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
A left lands for Asztalos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos sizes up Wylde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wylde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wylde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Wylde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Wylde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wylde has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Wylde slips the punch.
Asztalos thuds a left hand into Wylde's body.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos defending well as Wylde loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde misses with a few strikes there.
Asztalos throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wylde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wylde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asztalos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asztalos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wylde momentarily.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Wylde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Asztalos there.
Asztalos throws a leg kick
and Wylde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wylde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asztalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wylde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wylde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asztalos.
Gunnar Wylde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos stuns Wylde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde throws a quick counter kick to the body but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Wylde.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asztalos! But no joy.
Asztalos lands a nice shot that snaps Wylde's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asztalos, right into the meat.
Wylde moves to clinch but Asztalos breaks away
and Asztalos counters with a good, hard body kick but Wylde shrugs it off.
Wylde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asztalos.
Asztalos takes a swing at Wylde's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Wylde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!
After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Monk (ranked 625 p4p, 80 weight class) and Hulk Butane (ranked 635 p4p, 83 weight class). Butane has chosen Genesis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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255 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silas Monk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Butane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk throws a series of punches but Butane moves out of range.
Monk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Butane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Butane misses with a body kick.
Butane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silas Monk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monk.
Butane cracks Monk with an open hand slap.
Monk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butane.
Butane throws a hook but Monk blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Monk misses the target.
Butane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Butane throws a hook but Monk blocks it.
Monk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Butane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane slips under a jab from Monk.
Butane fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Monk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Butane.
Monk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Monk.
It looked like Monk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Monk just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Monk.
Butane jabs at Monk's body.
Butane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monk. That did some damage!
Butane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Butane misses the jab.
Monk throwing a counter right hand but Butane manages to avoid it.
Butane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Monk.
Butane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Monk misses its intended target.
Monk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Good exchange - Butane coming out on top.
Monk scores with a nice right hand.
Monk moves out of range of the body kick from Butane.
A quick step to the side and Monk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monk throws out a powerful jab.
Butane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Butane lands a head kick. Monk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Silas Monk has been cut.
Butane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monk throws the left hand but Butane avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk defending well as Butane loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Monk misses.
Butane flicks out a counter leg kick but Monk steps away.
Butane scores with a punch to the head.
Butane misses with a wild body shot.
Butane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Butane scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Butane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monk swings widly with a right hand
and Butane counters with a right hand to the body.
Butane throws a leg kick but Monk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monk looks to land a right hand but Butane moved out of range.
Butane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butane.
Monk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monk looks to score with a jab to the body but Butane is just out of range.
Butane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk stuns Butane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monk throws a poor cross that misses
and Butane counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Monk misses with a straight right.
Butane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Butane rushes Monk and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Monk is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Butane piles on the pressure and Monk crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Butane!
Hulk Butane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 455 p4p, 57 weight class) and Marco Ajax (ranked 505 p4p, 68 weight class). Savitaipale kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Ajax is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Savitaipale does it's job there.
Savitaipale lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Savitaipale blocks a low kick nicely.
Ajax tries to score with a low kick but Savitaipale moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
Ajax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ajax is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savitaipale connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ajax wants to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale working Ajax over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ajax makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ajax.
Savitaipale works over Ajax with some ground and pound from guard.
Ajax is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ajax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ajax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale connects with a couple of short punches.
Savitaipale won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ajax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ajax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Ajax's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savitaipale is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
Ajax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale passes into half guard.
Ajax wants to get back to full guard.
Ajax works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale is really struggling to control Ajax but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savitaipale manages to get himself to full guard.
Ajax landing some decent shots from guard.
Ajax is working Savitaipale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ajax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Ajax pushes his legs off easily.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Savitaipale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savitaipale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ajax working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ajax's head.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Ajax keeps moving.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ajax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ajax's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ajax is on top in guard.
Savitaipale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ajax doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ajax manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
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.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Ajax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ajax in his tracks.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Ajax ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the body kick from Ajax.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Ajax.
Savitaipale misses with a right hand
and Ajax counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savitaipale!
Ajax looks up at the clock and then as Savitaipale takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ajax smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savitaipale is looking to regain half guard here but Ajax keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Ajax's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ajax off and has taken his back!
Savitaipale working for a choke but Ajax is defending well.
Savitaipale gets his hands free as Ajax looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ajax manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ajax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Ajax looking for a sweep. Not yet Ajax, not yet.
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound.
Ajax has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Ajax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ajax is on top in guard.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ajax's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Ajax in close.
Ajax cracks Savitaipale with a solid left hand.
Ajax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Ajax advances to half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
Ajax is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Ajax stands up over Savitaipale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ajax is working Savitaipale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ajax escapes and throws Savitaipale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Check out the look on Ajax's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ajax working the head with strikes.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard.
Ajax landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Savitaipale wants to control but Ajax postures up.
Ajax is putting a hurting on Savitaipale here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ajax wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale is looking to reverse the position.
Ajax has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ajax working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Savitaipale is desperately trying to improve his position but Ajax has a good base and remains in mount.
Ajax with shots to the head and body - Savitaipale looks very uncomfortable down there.
Savitaipale can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale tries to hold on but Ajax postures up.
Ajax prevents Savitaipale from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ajax blocks a jab.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ajax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ajax keeps trying to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ajax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savitaipale's guard.
Savitaipale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax is pushing down on Savitaipale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savitaipale is fighting to maintain full guard but Ajax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale taking some punishment here, with Ajax in his half guard.
Savitaipale trying to get back to full guard but Ajax takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ajax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savitaipale is looking to escape.
Savitaipale slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Ajax is controlling well.
Ajax wants to take a breather but Savitaipale is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax trying to control the pace.
Savitaipale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ajax scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savitaipale is looking to control Ajax's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savitaipale avoid being mounted?
Ajax drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Ajax working over Savitaipale with some ground and pound. Savitaipale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Ajax.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
Ajax is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ajax stalling.
Savitaipale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ajax jumps into side control!
Savitaipale is not content to let Ajax control the position.
Savitaipale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ajax wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ajax trying to control the position but Savitaipale is working away.
Ajax in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ajax is putting a hurting on Savitaipale here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savitaipale down.
Savitaipale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ajax wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ajax is staying tight to Savitaipale's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Savitaipale is looking to regain half guard here but Ajax keeps moving and retains side control.
Ajax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ajax lands an elbow.
Savitaipale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ajax off and has taken his back!
Ajax wants to control his opponent's hands but Savitaipale gets his hands free.
Ajax turns into Savitaipale and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ajax is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ajax scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Ajax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ajax has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ajax!
Marco Ajax 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.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 372 p4p, 53 weight class) and Rama Arjuna (ranked 326 p4p, 44 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by Rattlesnake. Arjuna is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Om. 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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207 lbs
27 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Arjuna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Arjuna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arjuna.
Dall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it.
Arjuna is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arjuna tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Arjuna.
Arjuna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arjuna tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arjuna on his heels. He'll look to pass Arjuna's guard now, I'm sure.
Arjuna wants to get back to his feet but Dall passes into half guard.
Arjuna keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
Arjuna is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arjuna is still trying to improve position.
Dall wants to take a breather but Arjuna is having none of it.
Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arjuna sees it coming and defends easily.
Arjuna is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Arjuna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arjuna is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall being controlled here momentarily.
Dall postures up.
Arjuna keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall content to stall in guard here.
Arjuna pulls Dall in close to his closed guard and prevents Dall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arjuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
Arjuna looking to control but Dall passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Arjuna is trying to control but can't.
Arjuna is pressing down on Dall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arjuna is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Arjuna pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Dall stops Arjuna from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arjuna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arjuna scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Arjuna misses.
A leg kick checked by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a right hand that Dall ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall also avoids with ease.
Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Arjuna!
Arjuna is looking to reverse the position.
Arjuna struggling a bit here.
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arjuna, who protects the arm well.
Dall tries to move to mount but Arjuna blocks the move with his legs.
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 Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Arjuna tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arjuna napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arjuna wants to control but Dall postures up.
Arjuna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Arjuna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arjuna wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arjuna keeps working.
Arjuna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Arjuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arjuna sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is looking to advance position but Arjuna won't allow it.
Arjuna tries to kick Dall off but Dall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arjuna is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Arjuna is trying to control but can't.
Arjuna is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dall is staying active.
Dall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall is trying to control. Arjuna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arjuna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dall wants to control from the top but Arjuna keeps moving.
Dall is fighting to break Arjuna's control of his arms but Arjuna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hyryx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Dall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Arjuna managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Arjuna.
Dall lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. Arjuna tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arjuna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rama Arjuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Arjuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall cracks Arjuna with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arjuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arjuna.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hyryx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arjuna, right into the meat.
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arjuna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arjuna throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyryx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall looks for a takedown but Arjuna sprawls well.
Dall tries to work over Arjuna's front leg with a kick but Arjuna checks it.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Arjuna's shoulder, as Arjuna tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arjuna on his heels. He'll look to pass Arjuna's guard now, I'm sure.
Dall is fighting to break Arjuna's control of his arms but Arjuna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall drops back looking for a leg! Arjuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arjuna manages to kick Dall off! Dall jumps back into Arjuna's guard.
Arjuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arjuna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dall scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arjuna seems keen to control Dall's posture.
Arjuna pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arjuna's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arjuna duly obliges.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arjuna checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Arjuna throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arjuna. Arjuna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arjuna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Arjuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arjuna misses with a body kick.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dall, as that shot connected.
Arjuna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dall moves out of range as Arjuna throws a body kick.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arjuna lands with a nice body kick.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Arjuna.
Arjuna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Arjuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjuna throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Arjuna misses with an uppercut.
Dall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arjuna to the mat! Arjuna manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna wants to stand and escape but Dall is having none of it.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Arjuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arjuna is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Arjuna keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Arjuna is adopting a defensive guard.
Arjuna kicks Dall off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjuna cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna lands a slapping body shot.
Arjuna stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyryx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Arjuna as he checks the leg kick.
Dall goes for a double leg but Arjuna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arjuna continues to drive forward.
Dall misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Arjuna.
Arjuna throws a big shot that misses.
Arjuna misses with a body kick.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Dall.
Dall throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Arjuna misses with a body kick.
Arjuna throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses.
Dall throws a leg kick but Arjuna moved away.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arjuna is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Arjuna circles away and we're back to standing.
Arjuna only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arjuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Arjuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arjuna misses the jab.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Dall.
A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arjuna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arjuna cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Arjuna tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rama Arjuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arjuna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rama Arjuna!
A very excited looking Rama Arjuna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 22 p4p, 4 weight class) and Edward Stoker (ranked 67 p4p, 11 weight class). Stoker has chosen Let There Be Rock by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Edward Stoker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zane Mason!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stoker throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mason, as that shot connected.
Mason cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Stoker jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stoker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker motions for Mason to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoker doesn't seem phased though.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Mason instigates a clinch.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Stoker pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason motions for Stoker to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mason.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
A cross from Mason lands.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker avoids the head kick by Mason.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mason throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker misses the jab.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoker has time to react.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Mason throws a series of punches but Stoker moves out of range.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mason lands with a cross.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoker throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Stoker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker thumps Mason with a low kick.
Mason jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason misses with a leg kick.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoker cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker slips a straight right by Mason.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Stoker lands a jab.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker can't break the clinch.
Stoker tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker avoids the elbow strike from Mason, against the cage.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoker clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Stoker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Stoker wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mason scores with the left hand. Stoker knows he should have avoided that one.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Mason misses.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker slips under a jab from Mason.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason scores with a jab. Stoker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason wants to clinch.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mason thumps Stoker with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Mason.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Stoker works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker misses with a body punch
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker misses the body punch
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker flicks out a counter leg kick but Mason steps away.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason slips a straight right by Stoker.
Mason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Mason.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Mason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Edward Stoker just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason wants to clinch.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Mason lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoker takes a step back to recover.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mason makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoker really felt that one!
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Mason slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mason.
Stoker tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Stoker throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Stoker slips under a jab from Mason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Stoker down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mason misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Mason throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Mason cracks Stoker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
As Stoker tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Stoker manages to avoid the attempt.
Mason walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason connects with a right hand. Stoker shakes it off.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Stoker sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Mason misses.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Stoker catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Mason cracks Stoker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mason is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Stoker with a jab.
Stoker misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason wants to clinch.
Stoker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Mason swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
I think Stoker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Edward Stoker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjan Bhullar (ranked 64 p4p, 5 weight class) and Richard Kuklinsky (ranked 193 p4p, 26 weight class). Bhullar comes into the arena with Lords of the Underground - Chief Rocka blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arjan Bhullar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Kuklinsky!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bhullars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
Kuklinsky scores with a shot to the body.
Kuklinsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuklinsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bhullar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuklinsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Bhullar off the cage and back into range.
Bhullar throws a hook but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Kuklinsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuklinsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bhullar doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuklinsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bhullar rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bhullar looks to throw the jab but Kuklinsky is out of range.
Bhullar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuklinsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bhullar looks to land a left hand but Kuklinsky moved out of range nicely.
Kuklinsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bhullar throws a looping overhand right but Kuklinsky ducks down to avoid it.
Kuklinsky now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinsky lands with a good body shot.
Bhullar is breathing heavily.
Bhullar moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bhullar misses the target.
Bhullar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuklinsky cracks Bhullar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kuklinsky has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bhullar to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklinsky digs a good body shot into Bhullar's ribs.
Kuklinsky throws a body punch but Bhullar moves out of range.
Crunch! Kuklinsky slams his shin into Bhullar's torso.
Kuklinsky cracks Bhullar with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bhullar tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kuklinsky pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bhullar is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinsky!
An intense looking Richard Kuklinsky took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You just got beat by a fucking girl!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 39 p4p, 7 weight class). Dall's entrance music is Red - Already Over. A fine choice. Nikolaev has chosen Fever as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Volya Nikolaev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 31 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall keeps Nikolaev at a distance using the push kick.
Dall lands with a straight right. Nikolaev didn't see that one coming.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nikolaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikolaev.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall blocks a jab.
Nikolaev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nikolaev looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nikolaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikolaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikolaev is looking to sweep but instead, Dall has passed into half guard.
Nikolaev is trying to control but can't.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nikolaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nikolaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.
Dall prevents Nikolaev from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is working for a kimura but Nikolaev is defending it quite comfortably.
Nikolaev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nikolaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dall has passed into half guard!
Dall trying to control from half guard but Nikolaev is working away.
Nikolaev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Dall wants to take a breather but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Nikolaev wants to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev wants to get back to full guard but Dall has mounted him!
Nikolaev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nikolaev is surviving well by controlling Dall's body position as best he can.
Nikolaev gets back to half guard.
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nikolaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
Dall controlling the pace.
Dall is working for a kimura but Nikolaev is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nikolaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Nikolaev.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikolaev throws out the jab.
Nikolaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nikolaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dall quickly recovers to half guard.
Nikolaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dall trying to control but Nikolaev postures up.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikolaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dall regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nikolaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws a strike but Dall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nikolaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dall is aware though and is defending well.
Nikolaev trying to keep a closed guard but Dall is proving a slippery customer.
Dall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nikolaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dall forces his way into half guard.
Nikolaev is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.
Nikolaev wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Nikolaev is defending well.
Nikolaev is looking to improve his position.
Nikolaev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nikolaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikolaev is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev is looking to get back to full guard here but Dall has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Nikolaev wants to control but Dall postures up.
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nikolaev is looking to regain half guard here but Dall keeps moving and retains side control.
Galen Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikolaev regains half guard.
Nikolaev trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up.
Nikolaev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall is really stuck here.
Nikolaev missing with strikes from the back.
Dall is covering up but some of the strikes from Nikolaev are getting through and doing damage.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Nikolaev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nikolaev scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dall is looking for a way out.
Dall is in bad spot here.
Nikolaev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dall hold on?
Nikolaev punches Dall on the ear.
Nikolaev is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikolaev lands a shot to the head.
Dall takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall gets tackled into the cage by Nikolaev. Nikolaev maintains the clinch.
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Nikolaev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall defending well as Nikolaev loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolaev fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolaev. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikolaev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dall!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall tries to bench press Nikolaev off him but Nikolaev keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nikolaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikolaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
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.
Dall has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nikolaev doesn't defend quickly enough and Dall has managed to lock this one up! Can Nikolaev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dall on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Galen Dall!
Galen Dall retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Galen Dall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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