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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Cooke (ranked 2740 p4p, 305 weight class) and Sergey Chernishev (ranked 1938 p4p, 227 weight class). Cooke comes to the cage accompanied by Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Chernishev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chernishev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Chernishev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Chernishev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cooke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cooke has his hands on Chernishev's head, controlling the position.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernishev is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernishev preventing the sweep.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Chernishev defends easily.
Chernishev is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev works over Cooke with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooke can't keep his opponent in guard - Chernishev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cooke is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernishev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cooke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chernishev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chernishev's back!
Chernishev can't escape the position.
Cooke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cooke avoiding Chernishev 's attempts to control his hands.
Cooke wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Chernishev right now.
Cooke is hanging on to Chernishev's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke trying to control.
Cooke misses with a punch to the head.
Cooke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cooke controlling the positon.
Cooke lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Cooke tries to get the hooks in deep but Chernishev pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev tries to break free.
Chernishev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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 Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chernishev misses with a low kick.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooke throws out a leg kick but Chernishev moves out of range and Cooke only half commits.
Cooke fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chernishev to the ground. Cooke is now in Chernishev's guard.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernishev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chernishev is pulling down on Cooke's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooke, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke preventing the sweep.
Chernishev managing to control the position.
Samuel Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooke trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Chernishev as he checks the leg kick.
Chernishev swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooke misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Chernishev thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
Cooke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chernishev if he has to take too many more of those.
Chernishev lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Chernishev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chernishev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Chernishev finds it's way through Cooke's defenses.
Cooke throws a body punch but Chernishev moves out of range.
Cooke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chernishev on his heels. He'll look to pass Chernishev's guard now, I'm sure.
Chernishev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chernishev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke pushes down on Chernishev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cooke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chernishev regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernishev is on top in guard.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Chernishev controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cooke holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chernishev working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cooke looking to control.
Cooke has Chernishev pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cooke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chernishev to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Cooke throws a low kick but Chernishev moves out of range easily.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Chernishev tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Chernishev's shoulder, as Chernishev tries to avoid the shot.
Chernishev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chernishev fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernishev. That did some damage!
Cooke throws a push kick but Chernishev slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Chernishev saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke is looking to wear down Chernishev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chernishev will feel that in the morning.
Chernishev slips a jab and a cross from Cooke.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Nice uppercut there from Chernishev.
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chernishev misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Cooke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.
Cooke trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Cooke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke being controlled here momentarily.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chernishev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooke.
A punch lands to the side of Cooke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernishev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernishev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke lands with a right hand.
Chernishev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Cooke.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the body.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chernishev avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bullet (ranked 1647 p4p, 202 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 1633 p4p, 200 weight class). Jack Bullet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Bullet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullet connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta feints and as Bullet raises his hands in defense, Tsuruta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Bullet's brow.
Bullet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsuruta trying to control but Bullet is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullet 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.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bullet controls Tsuruta momentarily but Tsuruta frees himself.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Bullet is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Bullet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Bullet!
Tsuruta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bullet manages to get himself to full guard.
Bullet 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.
Tsuruta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bullet is looking to sweep but instead, Tsuruta has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Bullet is defending well.
Tsuruta trying to control from half guard but Bullet is working away.
Bullet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsuruta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsuruta's back!
Bullet slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bullet is riding his opponent, not letting Tsuruta buck him off.
Bullet continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is really stuck here.
Bullet is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bullet tries to get the hooks in deep but Tsuruta pushed the leg off.
Tsuruta turns into Bullet and is now in his guard.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullet defending well though.
Bullet is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Bullet is looking to improve his position.
Bullet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Bullet tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullet moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bullet throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Bullet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullet looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bullet fails to land with a series of punches.
Bullet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuruta. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuruta's coach down at Grounders Foundation was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsuruta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bullet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bullet misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Bullet connects with a leg kick. Tsuruta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bullet is looking to land body kicks.
Bullet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bullet. That's going to slow Tsuruta down.
Bullet ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta.
Bullet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot that sends Bullet's belly button to the back.
Tsuruta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tsuruta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Bullet is working away.
Tsuruta working away.
Bullet holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bullet defending against the ground and pound.
Tomomi Tsuruta has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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Bullet is looking for a sweep.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta tries for a kimura but Bullet is defending well.
Tsuruta misses with the ground and pound.
Tsuruta wants to control but Bullet is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bullet is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullet parries the strikes from Tsuruta easily there. Tsuruta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bullet to escape.
Bullet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsuruta cracks Bullet with a big elbow.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but Bullet is defending the strikes.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Bullet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bullet's head.
Bullet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta controlling the action here.
Bullet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Bullet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullet 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.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tsuruta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tsuruta trying to control but Bullet is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bullet. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bullet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuruta. Tsuruta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bullet misses with a body kick.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Bullet pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack Bullet is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
Oooooh!!! Bullet has knocked Tsuruta down with a huge combo! Bullet steps away and waves a wobbly Tsuruta back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Bullet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bullet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullet staying out of range there.
Bullet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullet wants to slow Tsuruta down by chopping away at his legs.
Bullet lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bullet momentarily.
Bullet dodges the punch combination from Tsuruta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Bullet avoids it easily.
Bullet throws a big counter combination but Tsuruta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jack Bullet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bullet lands a jab to the nose.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta avoids a kick to the body.
Bullet connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Bullet's defenses.
Bullet misses with a head kick.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullet.
Tsuruta throws the left hand but Bullet avoids the punch easily.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuruta there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullet.
Jack Bullet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullet.
Bullet just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bullet seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bullet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Bullet throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Bullet thuds a left hand into Tsuruta's body.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bullet.
Bullet gets tackled into the cage by Tsuruta. Tsuruta maintains the clinch.
Bullet working hard to break the clinch.
Bullet prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Bullet fails to land.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullet is trying to force a seperation but Tsuruta has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bullet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bullet misses with the body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Bullet fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsuruta content to stall in guard here.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullet wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Tsuruta looking to pass the guard.
Tsuruta pushing down on Bullet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Bullet's hands, connecting with Bullet's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Bullet's hands, connecting with Bullet's forehead.
Tsuruta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bullet wants to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Bullet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bullet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bullet works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Bullet.
I think Tsuruta 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
During a confident post fight interview, Tomomi Tsuruta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Kincaid (ranked 1087 p4p, 128 weight class) and Reuben Kincaid (ranked 1717 p4p, 199 weight class). Reuben Kincaid has chosen REM - Orange Crush as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reuben Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malcolm Kincaid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malcolm Kincaid misses with a body punch.
Reuben Kincaid tries to work over Malcolm Kincaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malcolm Kincaid as Reuben Kincaid tries to tie him up.
Malcolm Kincaid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reuben Kincaid backwards.
Reuben Kincaid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reuben Kincaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reuben Kincaid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reuben Kincaid misses with some punches.
Malcolm Kincaid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reuben Kincaid blocks a body shot from Malcolm Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reuben Kincaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malcolm Kincaid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Malcolm Kincaid on the inside.
Malcolm Kincaid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reuben Kincaid backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reuben Kincaid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malcolm Kincaid avoids it.
Reuben Kincaid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malcolm Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malcolm Kincaid managing to block the knees to the body from Reuben Kincaid.
Reuben Kincaid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malcolm Kincaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcolm Kincaid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malcolm Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid lands with a left to the head.
Reuben Kincaid misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Malcolm Kincaid as the two fighters clinch.
Reuben Kincaid misses with a punch on the inside.
Malcolm Kincaid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reuben Kincaid backwards.
Malcolm Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Reuben Kincaid avoids it by throwing Malcolm Kincaid back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malcolm Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malcolm Kincaid has picked Reuben Kincaid up - he's going for a ride! Malcolm Kincaid dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malcolm Kincaid performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malcolm Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Reuben Kincaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malcolm Kincaid not doing much here.
Reuben Kincaid wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuben Kincaid is pressing down on Malcolm Kincaid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malcolm Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Reuben Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm Kincaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Reuben Kincaid is retaining full guard.
Reuben Kincaid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reuben Kincaid tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Malcolm Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Reuben Kincaid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malcolm Kincaid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reuben Kincaid is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm Kincaid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reuben Kincaid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reuben Kincaid's back!
Malcolm Kincaid is looking to control Reuben Kincaid but Reuben Kincaid is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reuben Kincaid tries to break free.
Malcolm Kincaid softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Malcolm Kincaid lands strikes to the head.
Can Reuben Kincaid hold on?! Malcolm Kincaid is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Malcolm Kincaid scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reuben Kincaid staying busy and making it hard for Malcolm Kincaid to control.
Reuben Kincaid avoids the strikes from Malcolm Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid is hanging on to Reuben Kincaid's back as he tries to escape.
Reuben Kincaid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reuben Kincaid prevents Malcolm Kincaid from getting a body triangle.
Malcolm Kincaid throwing damaging strikes from the back! Reuben Kincaid could be in trouble here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malcolm Kincaid is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Malcolm Kincaid punishes Reuben Kincaid with strikes from the back mount.
Malcolm Kincaid thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Malcolm Kincaid is looking to control Reuben Kincaid but Reuben Kincaid is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Malcolm Kincaid scores with punches to the body.
Reuben Kincaid is keeping busy.
Malcolm Kincaid scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Kincaid 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.
Malcolm Kincaid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reuben Kincaid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malcolm Kincaid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malcolm Kincaid avoids the head kick by Reuben Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malcolm Kincaid is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Reuben Kincaid jabs Malcolm Kincaid right on the nose. Malcolm Kincaid blinks but takes it well.
Malcolm Kincaid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reuben Kincaid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malcolm Kincaid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reuben Kincaid in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcolm Kincaid checks the leg kick.
Reuben Kincaid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malcolm Kincaid tries to clinch
and Reuben Kincaid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuben Kincaid throws a low kick, looking for Malcolm Kincaid's leg but Malcolm Kincaid calmly moves out of range.
Malcolm Kincaid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reuben Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reuben Kincaid.
Reuben Kincaid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Malcolm Kincaid misses the target.
Malcolm Kincaid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reuben Kincaid under the eye.
Reuben Kincaid throws the left hand but Malcolm Kincaid avoids the punch easily.
Malcolm Kincaid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reuben Kincaid misses with a hook
and Malcolm Kincaid counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Malcolm Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Reuben Kincaid fails to land.
Reuben Kincaid missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuben Kincaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reuben Kincaid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malcolm Kincaid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reuben Kincaid can turn it around.
Malcolm Kincaid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reuben Kincaid can do to turn this around?
Reuben Kincaid misses with a punch to the body.
Malcolm Kincaid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reuben Kincaid's efforts to push away.
Malcolm Kincaid misses with a body punch.
Reuben Kincaid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reuben Kincaid tries to keep at a distance but Malcolm Kincaid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malcolm Kincaid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Reuben Kincaid manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Malcolm Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid throws a hook to the side of Reuben Kincaid's head but Reuben Kincaid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reuben Kincaid flicks out a counter leg kick but Malcolm Kincaid steps away.
Malcolm Kincaid moves away from the strike by Reuben Kincaid.
Malcolm Kincaid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reuben Kincaid doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm Kincaid works Reuben Kincaid's body with a nice hook.
Reuben Kincaid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malcolm Kincaid.
Reuben Kincaid throws an off balance right hand
and Malcolm Kincaid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reuben Kincaid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malcolm Kincaid is winning the standup battle so far.
Malcolm Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reuben Kincaid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Malcolm Kincaid misses.
Reuben Kincaid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malcolm Kincaid with a body shot.
Reuben Kincaid misses with a lunging right hand
and Reuben Kincaid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reuben Kincaid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reuben Kincaid 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.
Malcolm Kincaid clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm Kincaid makes some space for himself and lands an 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!
Nice body punch from Malcolm Kincaid - that landed with a thud.
Reuben Kincaid is breathing heavily.
Malcolm Kincaid has Reuben Kincaid pressed against the cage, preventing Reuben Kincaid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malcolm Kincaid prevents a body shot from Reuben Kincaid.
A shot in the inside from Malcolm Kincaid.
Reuben Kincaid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malcolm Kincaid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reuben Kincaid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malcolm Kincaid shoots in looking for a takedown. Reuben Kincaid tries to sprawl out of it but Malcolm Kincaid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reuben Kincaid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reuben Kincaid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Kincaid dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Reuben Kincaid misses with a left hand
and Reuben Kincaid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malcolm Kincaid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Reuben Kincaid.
Reuben Kincaid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malcolm Kincaid.
A little feinted left hand from Malcolm Kincaid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malcolm Kincaid throws an overhand right that lands on Reuben Kincaid's shoulder, as Reuben Kincaid tries to avoid the shot.
Reuben Kincaid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malcolm Kincaid throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reuben Kincaid lands a head shot.
Malcolm Kincaid misses with a hook. Reuben Kincaid ducked under it nicely.
Malcolm Kincaid connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcolm Kincaid throws a body punch but Reuben Kincaid moves out of range.
A low kick from Reuben Kincaid misses
and Malcolm Kincaid counters with a takedown into side control.
Reuben Kincaid throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Reuben Kincaid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reuben Kincaid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malcolm Kincaid.
Reuben Kincaid throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Malcolm Kincaid.
Reuben Kincaid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malcolm Kincaid to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malcolm Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bone on bone clash there as Malcolm Kincaid blocks the leg kick.
Reuben Kincaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm Kincaid slips under a jab.
As Reuben Kincaid tries to get set, Malcolm Kincaid tries to push him back and clinch up but Reuben Kincaid manages to avoid the attempt.
Reuben Kincaid misses with an uppercut
and Malcolm Kincaid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reuben Kincaid is rocked!
Reuben Kincaid misses with a leg kick
and Malcolm Kincaid counters with a huge left! Reuben Kincaid is in big trouble! He's backing up but Malcolm Kincaid isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Reuben Kincaid from any more damage. A dominating finish by Malcolm Kincaid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Kincaid!
After winning the bout, Malcolm Kincaid 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 Henry Trowning (ranked 2203 p4p, 250 weight class) and Richard Silva (ranked 2247 p4p, 253 weight class). Trowning comes into the arena with Shotgun - backyard brawl blaring out of the sound system. Silva has chosen Architects-Doomsday as his entrance music. Henry Trowning has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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227 lbs
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Trowning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trowning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Trowning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Richard Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trowning blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Trowning throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Richard Silva has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trowning crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Trowning gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Trowning manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trowning takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trowning missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trowning is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Trowning pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trowning.
Trowning throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trowning swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Trowning breaks from the clinch.
Silva misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Trowning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trowning ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Trowning just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Trowning counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva misses with a combination
and Trowning counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Trowning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trowning throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trowning rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Henry Trowning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trowning throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trowning is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva cracks Trowning with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trowning checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trowning is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.
Trowning lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Trowning counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Trowning misses its intended target.
Trowning lands with a nice body punch.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Trowning throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Trowning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trowning moves out of range of the strikes.
Trowning misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Trowning counters with a straight right hand.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trowning.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Trowning misses with a wild body shot.
Trowning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trowning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Trowning misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trowning lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Trowning lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Trowning lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva slips under a jab from Trowning.
Trowning scores with a nice strike.
Trowning slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva throws the left hand but Trowning avoids the punch easily.
Trowning swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Trowning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Trowning counters with a left to the body.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trowning just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Trowning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Silva's cut.
That's time! Trowning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trowning lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Trowning lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Trowning swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Trowning throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trowning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Trowning moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trowning misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Trowning misses with a hook.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trowning stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Trowning wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trowning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trowning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trowning stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trowning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trowning swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva avoids the body shot from Trowning.
Silva throws the left hand but Trowning avoids the punch easily.
Silva avoids the body shot from Trowning.
Trowning misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trowning connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trowning jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trowning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trowning throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
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!
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trowning finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Trowning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trowning.
Silva tries to land a body kick
and Trowning counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Trowning misses.
Trowning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Trowning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trowning. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Trowning misses.
Silva with the counter takedown but Trowning avoids it easily.
Silva moves away from the strike by Trowning.
Trowning connects with the punch.
Silva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Trowning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowning.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Trowning throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Trowning takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Trowning moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Trowning counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Trowning counters with a stiff right hand.
Trowning 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trowning throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trowning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trowning is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trowning connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooh!!! Trowning has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Trowning steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Silva is rocked!
A head kick from Silva lands but Trowning takes it in his stride.
Trowning lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Trowning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Trowning. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trowning.
Silva throws the left hand but Trowning avoids the punch easily.
Trowning slips under a jab.
Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Trowning counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trowning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trowning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trowning throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Trowning lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trowning.
Silva throws a head kick but Trowning moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trowning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trowning misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Trowning moves out of range easily.
Trowning swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Trowning had a free shot at his head there.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trowning moves away.
Trowning appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Trowning scores with a decent looking hook.
Trowning walks into a left hand.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trowning on his heels. He'll look to pass Trowning's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Trowning.
Trowning controlling Silva's posture.
Trowning looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trowning is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to control but Trowning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trowning in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trowning controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trowning preventing the sweep.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trowning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trowning slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trowning continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trowning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trowning showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trowning's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva working for a triangle but Trowning defends it easily.
Trowning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Trowning wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Trowning looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trowning tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Trowning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Trowning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richard Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trowning lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That has opened up Richard Silva's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Trowning.
Trowning lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Trowning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trowning, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Trowning!
A very excited looking Henry Trowning made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Loel (ranked 1581 p4p, 183 weight class) and Troy Hooper (ranked 1666 p4p, 192 weight class). Loel comes to the cage accompanied by Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Loel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Loel misses with a body kick.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Loel misses.
Loel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hooper.
Hooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Loel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Loel.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooper, pushing him back against the cage.
Loel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loel lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Troy Hooper has been cut.
Hooper avoids a wild elbow strike from Loel.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Loel avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Loel is trying to break the clinch but Hooper is controlling him.
Hooper presses Loel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Loel trying to control the position but instead, Hooper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Loel into the cage.
Loel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Loel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hooper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooper.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
Loel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loel wants to break free but Hooper has control.
Loel blocking some punches.
Hooper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loel lands an uppercut.
Hooper breaks from the clinch.
Loel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hooper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loel closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Hooper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Loel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooper doesn't seem bothered though.
Loel misses with a wild combination.
Loel throws a nice looking combination but Hooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loel moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Loel throws a head kick but Hooper moves out of range.
Loel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuri Loel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Loel's ribs.
Loel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Loel misses with a leg kick.
Hooper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Loel saw that one coming.
Loel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hooper goes for a double leg but Loel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loel continues to drive forward.
Loel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooper is looking to land body kicks.
Loel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper wants to counter with a clinch but Loel pushes him away.
Hooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hooper throws a body kick that misses.
Hooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loel.
Hooper sizes up Loel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loel manages to break the clinch.
Hooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Loel moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hooper.
Hooper lands a jab to Loel's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loel avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Loel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Loel.
Hooper misses with an uppercut.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
Hooper takes a swing at Loel's ribcage but misses.
Hooper misses with a hook. Loel ducked under it nicely.
Loel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loel slips a straight right by Hooper.
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loel misses with a looping left.
Hooper lands a glancing blow to the side of Loel's head.
Hooper jabs Loel right on the nose. Loel blinks but takes it well.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loel is looking to counter punch.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper feints and then cracks Loel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Loel down.
Loel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loel misses with a left hand
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hooper tries to clinch there but Loel circles away.
Loel loads up on a big right hand but Hooper slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper missing with a left hand there. Loel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loel moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Loel.
Loel just misses with a punch to the body.
Loel misses with a wild body shot.
Loel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Loel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Hooper misses with a looping left.
Loel throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Loel counters with a stiff right hand.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hooper misses with a body punch
and Loel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Loel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with a hook. Loel ducked under it nicely.
Loel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loel misses with a body punch
and Hooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Loel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper misses with a hook
and Loel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loel throws a sloppy head kick and Hooper moves out of range easily.
Loel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick from Loel.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Loel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Hooper missing with a left hand there. Loel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper tries to clinch but Loel is having none of it.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Loel throws a jab when Hooper was well out of range.
No joy there for Hooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loel ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Hooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loel throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Hooper finds it's way through Loel's defenses.
Hooper slips under a jab.
Hooper walks into a stiff left hand from Loel.
Hooper slips a jab from Loel.
Loel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper slips under a jab from Loel.
Loel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loel throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Hooper.
Hooper lunges at Loel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loel's hand.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Loel's head but Loel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Loel is out of range.
Hooper misses with a hook. Loel ducked under it nicely.
Hooper jabs Loel right on the nose. Loel blinks but takes it well.
Loel moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loel moves away.
Loel is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Troy Hooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Loel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hooper checks it well.
Loel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Loel moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Loel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hooper lands with a right hand.
Loel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Loel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loel with a body shot.
No joy there for Loel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Hooper.
The fighters circling - Loel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loel throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hooper does it's job there.
Loel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Danga de danga de dang - Hooper scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loel drops his hands momentarily and Hooper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Loel is just out of range.
Hooper connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Loel drops his hands momentarily and Hooper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the body from Loel misses
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper swings for the body but Loel moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Loel checks a leg kick.
Hooper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loel to score with a decent uppercut.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loel throws a nice head kick!
Loel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Loel throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Loel throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loel misses with a looping right.
Hooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hooper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hooper punishes Loel's body with a nice straight punch.
Loel throws a nice looking combination but Hooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hooper gets a clinch.
Hooper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Loel's ribcage. Loel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hooper dodges an elbow strike from Loel.
Hooper is working Loel over against the cage.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Loel.
Loel blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Yuri Loel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Troy Hooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hooper scores with a hook to the body.
Loel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
A short right from Hooper.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Loel's ribcage. Loel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooper.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hooper wants the takedown. Loel is fighting it off but Hooper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Loel's guard against the cage.
Loel wants to sweep here but Hooper controlling him for the moment.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Loel's brow.
Hooper preventing the sweep.
Hooper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hooper is working Loel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hooper.
Hooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Loel is looking to stand up but Hooper isn't so interested in that idea.
Hooper cracks Loel with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loel is trying to keep Hooper in close.
Hooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Loel is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard.
Hooper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hooper is trying to control the position but Loel postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 1489 p4p, 185 weight class) and Grzegorz Crayewski (ranked 1284 p4p, 158 weight class). Grzegorz Crayewski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
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247 lbs
11 - 2 - 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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grzegorz Crayewski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crayewski.
Crayewski throws a looping overhand right but Ronaldo ducks down to avoid it.
Crayewski lunges at Ronaldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ronaldo's hand.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up
and Crayewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Crayewski there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crayewski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crayewski cracks Ronaldo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ronaldo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crayewski finish him?
Ronaldo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo with a poor takedown
and Crayewski counters with a huge right that knocks Ronaldo out cold! Crayewski is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grzegorz Crayewski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 947 p4p, 119 weight class) and Black Rain (ranked 1177 p4p, 146 weight class). Chernokov comes to the cage accompanied by Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Alexei Chernokov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Black Rain!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain takes the fight into the clinch.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Still in the clinch, Rain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rain lands with a right to the head.
Chernokov breaks the clinch.
Rain lands with a right hand.
Rain gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain lands with a good body shot.
Chernokov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rain gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Rain blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Rain.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chernokov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernokov has managed to get both his arms back between Rain's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov pushes down on Rain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chernokov is working for a kimura but Rain is defending it quite comfortably.
Chernokov slips a nice elbow through Rain's hands, connecting with Rain's forehead.
Chernokov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rain wants to get back to full guard.
Chernokov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chernokov is looking for a kimura but Rain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chernokov to get the leverage.
Rain is looking for a sweep. Chernokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chernokov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chernokov's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chernokov is trying to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rain. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rain has the hooks in. Chernokov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chernokov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rain landing strikes from the mount and Chernokov is in trouble!
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Rain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov is bucking up trying to escape but Rain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernokov is looking to escape.
Rain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chernokov hang on?
Rain trying to control but Chernokov is having none of it.
Chernokov is working to get back to half guard.
Chernokov is working hard here to advance position.
Rain with shots to the head and body - Chernokov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rain goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chernokov turns into him and now he's in Rain's guard.
Chernokov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rain has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Chernokov manages to get his head free but now Rain has transitioned to an armbar! Chernokov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rain! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Rain!
Black Rain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 1565 p4p, 203 weight class) and Ed ONeill (ranked 811 p4p, 109 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Alex Graves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeill cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
ONeill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graves fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy.
ONeill throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ONeill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ONeill defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill throws out a powerful jab.
Graves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves tries for a takedown but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
ONeill pounces like a tiger and cracks Graves with a vicious hook! Graves is down but not out! ONeill follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ed ONeill!
During a confident post fight interview, Ed ONeill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Alex Graves had this to say: 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bestar Andreasson (ranked 1109 p4p, 137 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 758 p4p, 105 weight class). Andreasson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In This Moment - Big Bad Wolf. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bestar Andreasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Andreasson.
Andreasson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Zuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Zuma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andreasson on the side of the head.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick and Andreasson moves out of range easily.
Zuma lands a big head kick that sends Andreasson tumbling to the mat! Zuma takes a step backwards and waves Andreasson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Bestar Andreasson's cut is getting worse.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma cracks Andreasson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zuma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Andreasson to stand back up!
Andreasson is rocked!
Zuma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Andreasson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zuma moves in close and cracks Andreasson with a massive right hand! Andreasson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Zuma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hellmuth Jr (ranked 98 p4p, 15 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 611 p4p, 86 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Hellmuth Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po throws a body punch but Hellmuth Jr moves out of range.
Hellmuth Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Po looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hellmuth Jr throws a series of strikes that have Po backpedaling.
Hellmuth Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hellmuth Jr forces Po back against the cage and clinches.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hellmuth Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Hellmuth Jr gets through Po's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hellmuth Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Po taking a breather.
Hellmuth Jr gets through Po's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hellmuth Jr's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellmuth Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po controlling the action here for a moment.
Po digs a right hand into Hellmuth Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hellmuth Jr's gas tank.
Po lands a nice uppercut.
Po blocks a body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
A short left from Po.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth Jr is working Po over against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Po lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellmuth Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Hellmuth Jr pushes Po back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Po looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Po misses with some punches.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po stalls.
Still in the clinch, Po scores with a nice short uppercut.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Po fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Hellmuth Jr controls the action.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Hellmuth Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Po doesn't seem phased though.
Hellmuth Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Po at a distance.
Hellmuth Jr punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Hellmuth Jr cracks Po with a good jab.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellmuth Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Po takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hellmuth Jr throws a shot to the body.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Hellmuth Jr punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.
Hellmuth Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellmuth Jr closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Po.
Po breaks from the clinch.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a good body shot.
Hellmuth Jr defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a wild combination.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Phil Hellmuth Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po avoids the body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Hellmuth Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hellmuth Jr has closed the distance and engaged Po in a clinch.
Po scores with a shoulder strike.
Po gets through Hellmuth Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po prevents a body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po takes an elbow to the temple.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Po.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellmuth Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Po controls his hands.
Po lands a body shot in the clinch.
Po tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellmuth Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Hellmuth Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Hellmuth Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tong Po's cut.
That's time! Hellmuth Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hellmuth Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Po's head.
Hellmuth Jr clinches.
Po blocks the elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr keeps control of Po as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phil Hellmuth Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Hellmuth Jr fails to land.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr pushes Po back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hellmuth Jr tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
Po blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside that Po shrugs off.
Po blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Po's defenses.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hellmuth Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clinched against the cage, Hellmuth Jr lands a big elbow that drops Po! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Po is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Phil Hellmuth Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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