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CEC 649 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 956 p4p, 114 weight class) and Timur Frunze (ranked 1409 p4p, 148 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Where Is My Mind. Tyler Durden could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timur Frunze's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Frunze!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frunze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frunze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frunze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden is looking to counter punch.
Frunze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frunze doesn't manage to clinch there - Durden circles away.
Durden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frunze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durden checks it well.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frunze tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
Frunze moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Frunze takes one to the side of the head.
Frunze jabs at Durden's body.
Frunze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frunze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frunze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frunze.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Frunze throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat.
Frunze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frunze scores with a jab.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Frunze misses its intended target.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Frunze.
A clash of legs there as Frunze blocks the low kick.
Frunze steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Durden.
Durden 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.
Durden avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frunze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frunze tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Frunze moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
A big left from Frunze misses.
Frunze slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Frunze looks to land a left hand but Durden moved out of range nicely.
Frunze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frunze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden checks a leg kick.
Frunze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Frunze tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frunze slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden catches Frunze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frunze catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frunze throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Frunze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frunze scores with a body shot.
Frunze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Frunze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frunze looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden lands with a hook. Frunze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frunze is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frunze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Frunze blocks a jab.
Frunze uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frunze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Durden throws a low kick, looking for Frunze's leg but Frunze calmly moves out of range.
Durden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Frunze tries to clinch up but Durden circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frunze. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Frunze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frunze moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
Durden misses with a hook. Frunze ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Frunze lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Frunze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frunze.
Durden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frunze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frunze blocks a body shot from Durden.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frunze.
I was talking to Durden's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Frunze.
Frunze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frunze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durden looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frunze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frunze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frunze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Durden presses Frunze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timur Frunze will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frunze takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Frunze fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durden lands with a right to the head.
Frunze working aggressively here.
Frunze misses with the head strike.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frunze swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Durden stalls.
Frunze lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Frunze lands an uppercut.
Durden lands with a light punch inside.
Frunze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Durden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frunze throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frunze pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frunze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frunze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Durden lands a nice uppercut.
Frunze cracks Durden with a nice body shot.
Durden just leaning against Frunze, taking a breather.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Frunze controls the action.
Frunze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durden blocks a body shot from Frunze.
Frunze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frunze tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frunze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frunze lands a body shot.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Durden.
Frunze misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durden tries to work over Frunze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frunze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frunze working aggressively here.
Frunze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frunze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden scores with a shot to the side of Frunze's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Durden.
Frunze prevents a body shot from Durden.
Frunze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Frunze.
Durden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frunze's elbow.
Frunze tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frunze pushes Durden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frunze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frunze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frunze pushes Durden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frunze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frunze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden lands a shot to the body.
Durden misses with a punch to the body.
Durden wants to stall.
Frunze lands an uppercut.
Durden can't find room to land a body shot as Frunze controls the action.
Durden blocks a body shot from Frunze.
A short right from Frunze.
Frunze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frunze lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Frunze.
Frunze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Frunze.
Frunze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Frunze.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frunze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durden or not.
Frunze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frunze can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Timur Frunze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frunze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durdens head.
Frunze blocks an uppercut.
Frunze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frunze lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Frunze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frunze lands a nice uppercut.
Durden wants to break free but Frunze has control.
Frunze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durden taking a breather.
Frunze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frunze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frunze lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Frunze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frunze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frunze.
Frunze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frunze blocks a body shot from Durden.
Frunze digs a right hand underneath Durden's ribcage. Durden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durden blocking some punches.
Frunze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frunze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frunze lands a nice shot to the body.
Frunze swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frunze tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Frunze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Frunze.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Frunze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frunze checks it well.
Frunze lands with a right hand.
Frunze has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durden misses with a punch to the body.
Frunze tries to throw a body punch but Durden avoids it by throwing Frunze back against the cage.
Frunze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durden is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frunze.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frunze.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durden seems to have got his legs back now.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Durden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Frunze lands a slapping body shot.
Frunze with a hook.
Frunze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden misses the body punch
and Frunze counters with a crisp right that sends Durden to the canvas! Frunze follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Frunze!
Timur Frunze 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 Tony Monteiro (ranked 1265 p4p, 160 weight class) and Hulk Butane (ranked 1929 p4p, 231 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Butane's choice of entrance music: Genesis. Tony Monteiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hulk Butane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butane misses with a hook
and Monteiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monteiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monteiro blocks a head kick by Butane.
Butane misses the body punch
and Monteiro counters with a left and a right that stings Butane.
A head kick misses from Monteiro.
Butane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monteiro's head backwards.
Butane cracks the inside of Monteiro's front leg.
Butane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monteiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Butane.
Butane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Monteiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monteiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butane connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butane takes a swing at Monteiro's ribcage but misses.
Hulk Butane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Butane clobbers Monteiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monteiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Butane is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Monteiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monteiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Butane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monteiro is looking to counter punch.
Monteiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Butane.
Monteiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Monteiro counters with a quick kick to the body but Butane blocks it.
Monteiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butane.
An attempted straight right counter from Monteiro misses the target.
Monteiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butane misses with a leg kick.
Monteiro is looking to counter punch.
Butane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butane looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteiro is just out of range.
Butane throws an overhand right that lands on Monteiro's shoulder, as Monteiro tries to avoid the shot.
Monteiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monteiro staying out of range there.
It looked like Monteiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monteiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monteiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butane is looking to slow Monteiro down with leg kicks.
Monteiro misses with a looping right.
Butane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monteiro.
Butane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monteiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monteiro - that will leave a mark!
Butane thuds a left hand into Monteiro's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monteiro.
Monteiro defending well as Butane loads up on a big left hand.
Butane catches Monteiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monteiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butane.
Butane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monteiro seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Butane shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Monteiro is backing up but Butane catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Monteiro covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Butane Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Butane!
In his post fight interview, Hulk Butane gave a big smile as he said 'I was looking forward to knockin this sucka out with a combo.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 846 p4p, 104 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1099 p4p, 141 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. Atte Savitaipale has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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162 lbs
24 - 17 - 1 |
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160 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamkhalaev tries to bum rush Savitaipale with a series of wild strikes but Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamkhalaev lands a body shot.
Shamkhalaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good takedown defense.
Shamkhalaev is looking for a counter combo.
Shamkhalaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savitaipale. Savitaipale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Savitaipale moved out of range.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savitaipale lands with an overhand left.
Savitaipale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab.
Savitaipale moves away from the strike by Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale shoots in and drives through. Shamkhalaev sprawls well.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Shamkhalaev avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Savitaipale moved out of range.
Savitaipale fails to land with a series of punches.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Shamkhalaev gets caught napping as Savitaipale dives in and scores a takedown. Shamkhalaev manages to retain guard.
Shamkhalaev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Savitaipale off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Shamkhalaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Savitaipale dives in and grabs Shamkhalaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamkhalaev pushes down on Savitaipale's head and hops out.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale tries to bum rush Shamkhalaev with a series of wild strikes but Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that misses
and Savitaipale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamkhalaev won't be happy with that.
Shamkhalaev sneaks out the side door and pushes Savitaipale away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy right hand but Savitaipale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamkhalaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale scores with the left hand. Shamkhalaev knows he should have avoided that one.
Shamkhalaev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savitaipale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shamkhalaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Shamkhalaev keeps moving.
Savitaipale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shamkhalaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shamkhalaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savitaipale controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev leaves Savitaipale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savitaipale shoots for a takedown but Shamkhalaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamkhalaev moves away.
Shamkhalaev blocks a jab.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Savitaipale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.
Shamkhalaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamkhalaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamkhalaev moves away.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savitaipale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savitaipale counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev throwing a counter right hand but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt - Shamkhalaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savitaipale tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws a combination that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamkhalaev throws out a powerful jab.
Savitaipale shoots in and drives through. Shamkhalaev sprawls well.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Savitaipale stuns Shamkhalaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Shamkhalaev was well out of range.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev scores with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
Savitaipale shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamkhalaev sprawls well. He's pushed Savitaipale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice jab there from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamkhalaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Savitaipale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamkhalaev but Shamkhalaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamkhalaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamkhalaev jabs Savitaipale right on the nose. Savitaipale blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Shamkhalaev. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev connects with a crisp jab.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale unleashes a big counter combination but Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shamkhalaev was covering up waiting for the punch and Savitaipale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savitaipale stands and throws Shamkhalaev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev manages to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamkhalaev wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamkhalaev's head.
Savitaipale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shamkhalaev is trying to control but can't.
Savitaipale prevents Shamkhalaev from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Shamkhalaev dodges it nicely.
Savitaipale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale is trying to work for a kimura but Shamkhalaev is defending well.
Savitaipale with the ground and pound but Shamkhalaev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamkhalaev working a defensive guard but Savitaipale passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamkhalaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Shamkhalaev avoids them all with ease.
Savitaipale dives in and grabs Shamkhalaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamkhalaev pushes down on Savitaipale's head and hops out.
Shamkhalaev tries to bum rush Savitaipale with a series of wild strikes but Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale throws a combination that misses
and Shamkhalaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamkhalaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale shoots and misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Nice body punch from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Shamkhalaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamkhalaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savitaipale goes for a double leg but Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamkhalaev continues to drive forward.
Shamkhalaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shamkhalaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale lands the left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shamkhalaev walks into a jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Savitaipale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Savitaipale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savitaipale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale lands with a nice body punch.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab. Savitaipale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamkhalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamkhalaev defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Shamkhalaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamkhalaev cracks Savitaipale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savitaipale gets the takedown into side control.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savitaipale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savitaipale landing a few strikes.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamkhalaev is looking for a sweep.
Savitaipale throws an elbow but Shamkhalaev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shamkhalaev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savitaipale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev regains half guard, as Savitaipale was trying to land strikes.
Shamkhalaev is trying to stand.
Savitaipale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shamkhalaev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Savitaipale is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Shamkhalaev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamkhalaev, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
After the fight, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Parker (ranked 678 p4p, 101 weight class) and Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 884 p4p, 125 weight class). 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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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Parker is pulling down on DeSilva's head. It's preventing any offense from DeSilva, at least for the moment.
Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSilva trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
DeSilva throws a big elbow that misses.
DeSilva chips away with some ground and pound.
DeSilva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeSilva is controlling him.
DeSilva trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parker holds on and takes a little breather.
Parker wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSilva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeSilva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker controlling the position.
DeSilva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker has hold of DeSilva's hands but DeSilva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeSilva is working away from the top position though.
DeSilva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parker taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DeSilva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Parker working to try and regain half guard.
Parker gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
DeSilva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
DeSilva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parker.
Parker keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard.
Parker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Parker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva trying to control the position.
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeSilva working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeSilva is pressing down on Parker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parker is holding on for now.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Parker trying to control but DeSilva postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Parker defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parker momentarily.
DeSilva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeSilva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Parker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from DeSilva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva.
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to land body kicks.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
DeSilva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSilva is defended easily by Parker.
DeSilva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parker counters with a low kick, right behind DeSilva 's knee.
DeSilva shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DeSilva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeSilva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva lunges at Parker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parker's hand.
DeSilva shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DeSilva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as DeSilva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Parker misses with a low kick.
DeSilva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeSilva moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
DeSilva fails with the takedown
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeSilva thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt - Parker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by DeSilva or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
DeSilva darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.
DeSilva fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed DeSilva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker jabs at DeSilva's body.
DeSilva moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
DeSilva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DeSilva tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
Parker digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker throws a low kick, looking for DeSilva's leg but DeSilva calmly moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Parker 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!
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeSilva tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker throws a half hearted mid kick.
DeSilva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Parker swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well.
Parker misses with a leg kick
and DeSilva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeSilva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Parker is trying to maintain the position but DeSilva is very close to passing his half guard.
DeSilva passes the guard and advances to mount!
DeSilva prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Parker wants to hold on but DeSilva pushes him away.
DeSilva prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
DeSilva tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
DeSilva raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! DeSilva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeSilva breaks from Parker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Parker can't escape the position.
DeSilva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeSilva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Parker hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeSilva working the ground and pound effectively.
Parker is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
DeSilva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Parker hang on?
Parker is in a horrible position here. DeSilva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Parker is rocked!
Parker is desperately trying to improve his position but DeSilva has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Parker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker wants to try and get back to his feet.
Oooooh, big shot lands for DeSilva! Parker is hurt baaadly! DeSilva is firing away with more strikes - Parker is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Fu Tu (ranked 291 p4p, 33 weight class) and Tyaf Daeland Puno (ranked 368 p4p, 45 weight class). Fu Tu's entrance music is Klendathu drop. A fine choice. Puno has chosen I'm a soldier - Tupac as his entrance music. Tyaf Daeland Puno is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Shi Fu Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyaf Daeland Puno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu Tu looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno lands with a cross.
Fu Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno staying out of range there.
We've been told by Fu Tu's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu Tu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tyaf Daeland Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws a nice looking combination but Fu Tu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fu Tu defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fu Tu connects with a single shot there.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno with the counter takedown but Fu Tu avoids it easily.
Puno dives in for a single leg takedown but Fu Tu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fu Tu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Fu Tu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Puno moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits.
Fu Tu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fu Tu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puno counters with a shoot takedown. Fu Tu fights it but they end up in guard.
Fu Tu keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fu Tu has his feet on Puno's thighs here. He's pushed Puno off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Puno screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shi Fu Tu!
Shi Fu Tu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 167 p4p, 18 weight class) and Solomon Kahn (ranked 295 p4p, 39 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Kahn with an uppercut!
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kahn, as that shot connected.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons sets himself, and Kahn steps forward looking for the clinch! Fitzsimmons avoids it this time.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Kahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn misses with a body shot
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kahn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Kahn jabs Fitzsimmons right on the nose. Fitzsimmons blinks but takes it well.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Kahn.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
A left lands for Kahn.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Kahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Fitzsimmons walks into a straight right hand from Kahn.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well.
Kahn lands an overhand right.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Kahn blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Kahn lands a head shot.
Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kahn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Kahn thows a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat.
Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kahn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kahn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Kahn settles back down.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Kahn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzsimmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Fitzsimmons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Kahn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kahn up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Solomon Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahn throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
Kahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kahn to score with a decent uppercut.
Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Kahn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Kahn.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Kahn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back.
Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one.
Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons controlling the action here for a moment.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzsimmons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Kahn lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Kahn throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn.
Fitzsimmons motions for Kahn to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kahn lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons cracks Kahn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Kahn finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn lands with a cross.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahn tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kahn.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn letting Fitzsimmons take a breather here.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons cracks Kahn with a nice body shot.
Kahn manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kahn cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Kahn counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kahn scores with a nice strike.
Kahn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Solomon Kahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn!
A very excited looking Solomon Kahn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pera (ranked 226 p4p, 29 weight class) and Marco Ajax (ranked 194 p4p, 25 weight class). Ajax has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Marco Ajax is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajax takes one on the button.
Pera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ajax throws a counter combo.
Pera defending well as Ajax loads up on a big left hand.
Pera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ajax, pushing him back against the cage.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ajax looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera effectively controlling the action here.
Ajax misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ajax.
Ajax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ajax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ajax breaks the clinch.
Ajax looks to land a combination but Pera avoids it well.
Pera moves out of range of the body kick.
Pera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pera wants to free his trapped foot but Ajax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ajax is in trouble now - Pera has advanced to mount!
Pera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ajax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ajax keeps trying to improve his position.
Ajax bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ajax wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pera pulls Ajax in to control the position.
Ajax trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ajax has passed into side control.
Ajax grinds an elbow into Pera's temple.
Pera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ajax is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pera is squirming around, avoiding Ajax's attempts to control the action.
Pera really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
BOOM! Ajax connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Ajax there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ajax with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera is bucking up trying to escape but Ajax cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ajax throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pera is in a horrible position here. Ajax smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pekka Pera's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax throws some wild stikes that Pera manages to avoid easily.
Pera wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ajax.
Pera wants to hold on but Ajax pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pera thows a leg kick but Ajax checks it
and Ajax counters with a low kick, right behind Pera 's knee.
Pera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pera walks into a stiff left hand from Ajax.
Pera throws a front kick aimed at Ajax's knee but Ajax avoids it well.
Ajax moves out of range of the strikes.
Ajax was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Pera with that takedown attempt.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ajax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ajax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pera's sensitive parts.
Pera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax lands a leg kick that knocks Pera off balance momentarily.
Ajax leaves Pera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ajax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera counters with an outside leg kick.
Ajax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ajax throws a jab when Pera was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera lands a nice shot that snaps Ajax's head back.
Pera cracks the inside of Ajax's front leg.
Pera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Pera moves away from the strike by Ajax.
Pera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ajax manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ajax looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pera passes into side control.
Ajax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pera trying to control the action but Ajax is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax manages to get back to half guard.
Pera working the head and body with strikes.
Ajax is trying to control but can't.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pera is working away from the top position though.
Pera is looking to stall here but Ajax recovers full guard.
Ajax being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pera is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajax has wrist control.
Ajax is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pera won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Pera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ajax.
Ajax manages to get back to half guard.
Marco Ajax has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Pera.
Ajax tries to roll over but Pera keeps him under control.
Pera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ajax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ajax wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ajax tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ajax was well out of range. Poor timing from Pera.
Ajax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ajax scores with a spinning back kick!
Pera misses with a hook to the body
and Ajax counters with a good low kick that Pera was not able to check.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ajax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pera lands with a shot to the body.
Pera misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ajax! But no joy.
Ajax lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pera is out of range.
Pera is looking to wear down Ajax with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Pera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ajax connects with a right hand. Pera shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ajax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ajax was covering up waiting for the punch and Pera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ajax is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily.
Ajax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ajax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ajax trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera has Ajax pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ajax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ajax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Ajax from controlling successfully.
Ajax loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax looking to sit in guard and control but Pera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ajax working a defensive guard here.
Ajax has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ajax.
Pera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ajax is trying to control Pera's posture but Pera avoids it.
Ajax sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is pressing down on Pera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ajax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pera working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ajax wants to hit a switch here but Pera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ajax there!
Ajax tries to reverse the position but Pera maintains control.
Pera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ajax tries to lock up and control but Pera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ajax working to try and regain half guard.
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 Pekka Pera.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pekka Pera!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Pera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 212 p4p, 26 weight class) and Arjan Bhullar (ranked 246 p4p, 29 weight class). Bhullar has chosen Lords of the Underground - Chief Rocka as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
217 lbs
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28
222 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Blaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arjan Bhullar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaster throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bhullar! But no joy.
Blaster loads up on a big right hand but Bhullar slips the punch.
Blaster lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Bhullar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bhullar closes the distance and clinches.
Blaster lands a nice uppercut.
Bhullar is trying to drag Blaster to the mat but Blaster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bhullar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bhullar.
Bhullar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Bhullar working aggressively here.
Bhullar blocking some punches.
Bhullar lands a nice uppercut.
Blaster tries a body shot but Bhullar blocks it.
Bhullar looking to slow down the pace here.
Blaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaster throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bhullar scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaster lands a body shot.
Bhullar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bhullar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaster works on Bhullar's body with a couple of short punches.
Bhullar blocks an uppercut.
Bhullar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blaster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaster lands a nice elbow.
Bhullar lands a body shot.
Blaster scores with a shot to the side of Bhullar's head.
Bhullar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Bhullar misses with a punch to the body.
Bhullar lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bhullar misses with a body punch.
Blaster blocks a body shot from Bhullar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bhullar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bhullar scores with a shoulder strike.
Bhullar tries to work over Blaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bhullar misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster misses with some punches.
Bhullar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bhullar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bhullar backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bhullar fails to land.
Blaster works on Bhullar's body with a couple of short punches.
Blaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bhullar takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
Blaster tries to circle away but Bhullar has him pinned against the cage.
Blaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaster misses with an elbow over the top.
Bhullar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bhullar throws a head punch that misses.
Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Bhullar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar can't find room to land a body shot as Blaster controls the action.
Bhullar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhullar blocks an uppercut.
Blaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bhullar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bhullar.
Blaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bhullar can't find room to land a body shot as Blaster controls the action.
Bhullar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Blaster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bhullar.
Blaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaster.
Blaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Blaster on the inside.
Blaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaster sprawls well. He's pushed Bhullar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Blaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bhullar.
Master Blaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Bhullar.
Bhullar tries to clinch there but Blaster circles away.
Blaster throws a jab when Bhullar was well out of range.
Bhullar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaster misses with a wild body shot.
Blaster takes a swing at Bhullar's ribcage but misses.
Blaster throws a wild body kick that Bhullar sees coming a mile off.
Bhullar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhullar.
Bhullar throws a shot from downtown. Blaster moves away and avoids it.
Bhullar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaster throws a push kick but Bhullar slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bhullar tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bhullar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blaster walks into a straight right hand from Bhullar.
Bhullar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaster.
Blaster lands with a good body shot.
Bhullar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Blaster.
Bhullar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blaster throws Bhullar to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Bhullar.
A big left from Bhullar misses.
Jab, jab by Blaster - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Blaster.
Blaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaster digs a right hand underneath Bhullar's ribcage. Bhullar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaster pushes Bhullar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bhullar fails to land.
Blaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bhullar or not.
Bhullar is breathing heavily.
Bhullar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaster's elbow.
Bhullar misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaster.
Blaster tries to throw a body punch but Bhullar avoids it by throwing Blaster back against the cage.
Master Blaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Blaster as the two fighters clinch.
Blaster tries to throw a body punch but Bhullar avoids it by throwing Blaster back against the cage.
Blaster pushes Bhullar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhullar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blaster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Blaster.
Blaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhullar controls his hands.
Blaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhullar backwards.
Blaster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhullar can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Blaster on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaster tries to throw a body punch but Bhullar avoids it by throwing Blaster back against the cage.
Bhullar trying to stall but Blaster improves his position.
Bhullar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blaster is defending well.
Bhullar misses with some punches.
Blaster lands a nice elbow.
Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster lands with a right to the head.
Blaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaster looks to land a body kick but Bhullar moved away.
Bhullar misses with a hook. Blaster ducked under it nicely.
Blaster lands a really nice looking cross but Bhullar seems unphased.
Blaster throws a series of punches but Bhullar avoids them all with ease.
Bhullar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bhullar misses with a hook. Blaster ducked under it nicely.
Blaster thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bhullar if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bhullar's calf.
Blaster lunges at Bhullar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bhullar's hand.
Bhullar is rocked!
Bhullar switches off momentarily and Blaster cracks him with a monster right hand! Bhullar topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Blaster dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Blaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Blaster!
Master Blaster took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brak Maugøn (ranked 182 p4p, 28 weight class) and Richard Kuklinsky (ranked 133 p4p, 20 weight class). Maugøn comes to the cage accompanied by Save Yourself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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250 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brak Maugøn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Kuklinsky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maugøn counters with a leg kick.
Kuklinsky throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Kuklinsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuklinsky throws a right and a left that Maugøn avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Kuklinsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Maugøn counters with a thumping low kick.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuklinsky clinches with his opponent.
Kuklinsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuklinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maugøn misses with some punches.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.
Maugøn lands a body shot.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maugøn.
Maugøn lands with a right to the head.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinsky fails to land.
Maugøn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuklinsky's elbow.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Maugøn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Maugøn avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
Maugøn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky managing to block the knees to the body from Maugøn.
Maugøn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuklinsky's elbow.
Maugøn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky blocks a body shot from Maugøn.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maugøn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maugøn.
A right hand to the body from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maugøn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuklinsky can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuklinsky.
Maugøn blocks an uppercut.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Kuklinsky.
Still in the clinch, Kuklinsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuklinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Maugøn on the inside.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Kuklinsky blocking some punches.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn tries to work over Kuklinsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Maugøn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Maugøn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuklinsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugøn controls his hands.
Kuklinsky is leaning against Maugøn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maugøn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maugøn tries a body shot but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
Kuklinsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maugøn blocking some punches.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
Maugøn looking to throw knees to the head but Kuklinsky is blocking nicely.
Maugøn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Maugøn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Maugøn blocks an uppercut.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn lands a shoulder strike.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinsky lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
Maugøn working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky misses with some punches.
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 Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuklinsky misses with a right hand
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuklinsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuklinsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Kuklinsky misses.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but Maugøn is having none of it.
Kuklinsky lands with a right hand.
Kuklinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Maugøn moves out of range easily.
Kuklinsky throws a looping overhand right but Maugøn ducks down to avoid it.
Maugøn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuklinsky, right into the meat.
Maugøn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuklinsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Maugøn.
Kuklinsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maugøn.
Maugøn throwing a counter right hand but Kuklinsky manages to avoid it.
Maugøn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maugøn misses with a right hand
letting Kuklinsky counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinsky misses with a jab to the body
and Maugøn counters with a stiff right hand.
Maugøn scores with a nice right hand.
Kuklinsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky lands an overhand right.
Maugøn looks to land a body kick but Kuklinsky moved away.
The fighters circling - Maugøn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuklinsky moves away from the strike by Maugøn.
Maugøn moves forwards but Kuklinsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maugøn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a body shot.
Maugøn throws a body punch but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Maugøn.
An attempted straight right counter from Maugøn misses the target.
Kuklinsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Maugøn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn lands a nice hook to Kuklinsky's body. Kuklinsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuklinsky slips a straight right by Maugøn.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Kuklinsky.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
It looked like Maugøn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuklinsky.
A big left from Maugøn misses.
Kuklinsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maugøn takes a swing at Kuklinsky's ribcage but misses.
Kuklinsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuklinsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuklinsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Maugøn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinsky forces Maugøn back against the cage and clinches.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky misses with a body punch.
Maugøn lands a body shot.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky lands a shoulder strike.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Maugøn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Maugøn.
Maugøn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuklinsky's elbow.
Kuklinsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugøn backwards.
Maugøn throws a head punch that misses.
Maugøn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugøn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn manages to break the clinch.
Kuklinsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maugøn.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Kuklinsky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuklinsky wants to clinch up but Maugøn keeps it at a distance.
Maugøn throws a hook but Kuklinsky blocks it.
Kuklinsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuklinsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maugøn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maugøn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maugøn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuklinsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maugøn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brak Maugøn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brak Maugøn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinsky throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
Kuklinsky checks a low kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuklinsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuklinsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn slips a straight right by Kuklinsky.
Maugøn half committed to a counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maugøn!
Maugøn walks into a jab.
Kuklinsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuklinsky should have avoided that one.
Maugøn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuklinsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Maugøn counters with a good low kick that Kuklinsky was not able to check.
Kuklinsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maugøn lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maugøn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuklinsky throws the left hand but Maugøn avoids the punch easily.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the body
and Maugøn counters with a good low kick that Kuklinsky was not able to check.
Kuklinsky wants to clinch
and Maugøn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maugøn scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maugøn. Kuklinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maugøn scores with a nice strike.
Kuklinsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maugøn.
A cross from Maugøn lands.
Maugøn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richard Kuklinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuklinsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn scores with a jab.
Kuklinsky is rocked!
Maugøn throws a leg kick which misses Kuklinsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuklinsky tries to avoid it.
Maugøn drops Kuklinsky with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kuklinsky! Maugøn dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brak Maugøn!
In his post fight interview, Brak Maugøn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Richard Kuklinsky was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, you just had a very hard time beating up a girl.'.
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