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RFL-76 Paa Vs. Middle Weight PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McCain (ranked 3271 p4p, 148 weight class) and Eta Knox (ranked 2666 p4p, 128 weight class). McCain comes to the cage accompanied by Anywhere I Go. Knox has chosen David Dallas | Runnin' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox connects with a body shot that sends McCain's belly button to the back.
Knox with a nice cross.
McCain tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
It appears McCain was looking to counter with a kick there.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCain moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like McCain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and McCain counters with an outside leg kick.
Knox throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
Knox tries to clinch there but McCain circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from McCain misses the target.
Knox scores with the left hand. McCain knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that McCain has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCain has time to react.
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!
McCain defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox is looking to clinch but McCain is avoiding it.
Knox lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from McCain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Knox misses.
McCain throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but McCain is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McCain misses its target.
McCain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox takes a swing at McCain's ribcage but misses.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and McCain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eta Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from McCain.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. McCain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. McCain moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCain jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
McCain feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox slips under a jab from McCain.
McCain throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent McCain's takedown attempt.
McCain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Knox digs a good hook to McCain's body.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Knox swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but McCain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCain throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from McCain misses the target.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McCain pushes him away.
McCain looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCain's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain slips a straight right by Knox.
McCain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
It looked like McCain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCain was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
McCain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Knox throws a looping overhand right but McCain ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox punishes McCain's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
McCain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCain scores with a nice right hand.
Knox misses with a combination
and McCain counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain has gone for a leg lock! Knox slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCain's guard.
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
John McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knox has passed into half guard!
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Knox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knox is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Knox has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice body punch from Knox.
McCain tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
enabling McCain to counter with a crisp jab.
McCain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCain ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
McCain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCain misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eta Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds 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... Eta Knox!
Eta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Williams (ranked 1938 p4p, 241 weight class) and Samuel Turbitt (ranked 1965 p4p, 243 weight class). Turbitt has chosen Tell Me Ma as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrell Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Turbitt dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turbitt momentarily.
Turbitt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turbitt throwing strikes but missing.
Turbitt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turbitt throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Turbitt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams controlling Turbitt's posture.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turbitt on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbitt passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turbitt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Turbitt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turbitt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turbitt throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Turbitt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Turbitt.
Turbitt is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Turbitt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Turbitt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Turbitt controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turbitt lands a nice shot to the head.
Turbitt looking to finish with strikes here!
Turbitt scoring with strikes but Williams is staying in there.
Turbitt has isolated one of Williams's arms. Williams looking to fight him off but Turbitt twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Turbitt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bug Turd (ranked 1436 p4p, 181 weight class) and Shaun Brownie (ranked 3413 p4p, 346 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bug Turd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turd tried to counter with a leg kick but Brownie avoided it.
Brownie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brownie throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Turd.
Brownie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turd. Turd obviously looking to wear him down.
Brownie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brownie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brownie tries to close the distance and clinch but Turd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turd misses with a wild body shot.
Brownie wants to clinch up but Turd keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Bug Turd has been cut.
Brownie with a jab.
Brownie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brownie darts in and clinches Turd up against the cage.
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!
Brownie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie pushes Turd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brownie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Turd fails to land.
Turd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brownie missing with knees to the body.
Turd is trying to break the clinch but Brownie has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brownie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Turd is trying to break the clinch but Brownie has him pressed against the cage.
Brownie lands a nice elbow.
Brownie missing with knees to the body.
Turd lands with a short shot to the head.
Brownie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turd blocks it with crossed arms.
Brownie is struggling to control the position.
Brownie looking to throw knees to the head but Turd is blocking nicely.
Turd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turd misses with a punch on the inside.
Turd manages to break the clinch.
Brownie cracks Turd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turd takes a swing at Brownie's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brownie! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turd misses with a leg kick
and Brownie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turd swats away the attempt to clinch by Brownie.
Turd throws the left hand but Brownie avoids the punch easily.
Turd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brownie tests Turd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turd is rocked!
Brownie shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Turd takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Brownie sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Turd bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Bug Turd spoke after the fight, saying 'Gran Chin'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niudu Kakka (ranked 1520 p4p, 167 weight class) and Sergey Burenkov (ranked 2566 p4p, 276 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Burenkov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kakka. Those never looked like landing.
Kakka throws a right and a left that Burenkov avoids nicely.
Burenkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kakka to the ground. Burenkov is now in Kakka's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kakka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kakka pulls Burenkov in close to prevent any damage.
Kakka controls Burenkov momentarily but Burenkov frees himself.
Burenkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burenkov is still trying to improve position.
Burenkov wants to control from the top but Kakka keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakka is keeping the position for now.
Kakka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burenkov's guard.
Kakka works over Burenkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Burenkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burenkov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burenkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakka postures up and lands a big shot to Burenkov's brow.
Burenkov is trying to control the position but Kakka postures up.
Kakka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Burenkov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kakka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burenkov is keeping the position for now.
Kakka stands up over Burenkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kakka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burenkov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Kakka's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burenkov missing with a left hand there. Kakka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burenkov lands with a cross.
Burenkov misses with an uppercut. Kakka saw that one coming.
Burenkov gets caught napping as Kakka dives in and scores a takedown. Burenkov manages to retain guard.
Kakka with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kakka works over Burenkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Burenkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakka's guard.
Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burenkov advances to half guard.
Kakka wants to control but Burenkov is keeping busy.
Burenkov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kakka defend it? Burenkov steps over the head and cranks it - Kakka is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burenkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Burenkov!
Sergey Burenkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 1065 p4p, 131 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 2450 p4p, 243 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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Excellent 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag throws a lazy uppercut
and Kraag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kraag loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Cruz Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cruz Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Kraag to the canvas! Cruz Jr smells blood - he's punishing Kraag with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kraag has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Shadow (ranked 1112 p4p, 144 weight class) and Dukey Tots (ranked 2593 p4p, 319 weight class). Chief Shadow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dukey Tots!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tots lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shadow circles away quickly and effectively.
Tots scores with a sloppy right hand. Shadow should have avoided that one.
Tots scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tots lands a jab-cross combination.
Tots fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shadow on the side of the head.
Tots thumps Shadow with a low kick.
Dukey Tots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tots.
Tots throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tots digs a good body shot into Shadow's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tots as he avoids it easily.
Shadow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tots uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shadow has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tots fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tots lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tots lands a head shot.
Tots lands a body shot.
A cross from Tots lands.
A cross from Tots lands.
Tots fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shadow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shadow darts in looking for a takedown but Tots gets double underhooks and turns Shadow into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Tots catches Shadow right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tots lands a jab to Shadow's midsection.
Tots uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shadow has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tots.
Shadow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tots tries to sprawl but Shadow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tots looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shadow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shadow throwing shots but Tots is blocking nicely.
Shadow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tots is controlling Shadow's trapped leg to prevent Shadow from advancing to side control.
Tots tries to get to full guard but Shadow has control of the leg.
Shadow throwing shots but Tots is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Shadow seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tots works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tots working for a triangle but Shadow defends it easily.
Tots has his foot on Shadow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shadow works his way back into a safe position though.
Shadow lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shadow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shadow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shadow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tots wants to sweep but no luck.
Tots utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Shadow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tots keeping moving, preventing Shadow from controlling successfully.
Tots looking for a sweep. Not yet Tots, not yet.
Shadow postures up in Tots's guard and throws a big left but Tots blocks it.
Shadow throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shadow wants to control from the top but Tots keeps moving.
Tots looking for a guillotine here but Shadow defends easily.
Shadow landing some decent shots from guard.
Tots is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shadow gets to his feet and stands over Tots, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tots felt that one! Shadow unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tots from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Shadow!
During a confident post fight interview, Chief Shadow 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Brinks (ranked 1276 p4p, 159 weight class) and Ian Maan (ranked 1340 p4p, 168 weight class). Maan has chosen Someday as his entrance music. Cody Brinks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Brinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Maan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maan misses the shot to the body.
Maan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brinks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Maan finds it's way through Brinks's defenses.
Brinks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at XFighter in the buildup to the fight.
Brinks throws a hook to the side of Maan's head but Maan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maan throws a shot from downtown. Brinks moves away and avoids it.
Maan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brinks defends it nicely.
Brinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Maan.
Brinks is looking to slow Maan down with leg kicks.
Maan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brinks.
Brinks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maan, pushing him back against the cage.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brinks.
Maan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brinks gets through Maan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brinks misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Brinks as the two fighters clinch.
Maan lands with a light punch inside.
Brinks lands a nice shot to the body.
Maan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brinks digs a right hand into Maan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maan's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maan tries to throw a body punch but Brinks avoids it by throwing Maan back against the cage.
Brinks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maan fails to land.
Brinks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brinks tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brinks lands a nice shot to the body.
Brinks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maan looks winded!
Brinks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brinks is working Maan over against the cage.
Maan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brinks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maan backwards.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maan lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Brinks.
Brinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brinks lands a nice elbow.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maan working aggressively here.
Brinks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brinks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinks lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brinks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maan's brow.
Brinks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brinks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
Brinks tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Brinks back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maan.
Maan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Brinks.
Brinks is pressed up against the cage. Maan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brinks down to the mat. Brinks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cody Brinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Maan.
Brinks gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brinks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maan.
Maan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brinks tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brinks tries to work over Maan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brinks misses with an uppercut
and Maan counters with a straight right hand.
Brinks misses with a low kick as Maan jumps back.
Ian Maan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brinks.
Brinks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maan moves out of range of the body kick from Brinks.
Cody Brinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maan scores with the left hand. Brinks knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Maan.
Maan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brinks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooh!!! Brinks has knocked Maan down with a huge combo! Brinks steps away and waves a wobbly Maan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brinks instigates a clinch.
Maan is still on wobbly legs! Can Brinks finish him?
Brinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Maan controls his hands.
Brinks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brinks.
Maan misses with the head strike.
Maan blocks a body shot from Brinks.
Maan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brinks momentarily.
Brinks tries a low kick but Maan avoids it.
Maan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brinks cracks Maan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Maan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Brinks pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Maan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Brinks!
Cody Brinks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 217 p4p, 30 weight class) and Shoju Bayushi (ranked 1363 p4p, 154 weight class). Bayushi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scorpions - Always Somewhere. This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoju Bayushi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves misses with a hook
and Bayushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a hook but Bayushi avoids it easily.
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Bayushi wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bayushi. That snapped Graves's head back.
Bayushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayushi moves away.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bayushi circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Graves lands.
Bayushi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bayushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Bayushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves defending well as Bayushi loads up on a big left hand.
Bayushi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves works the jab nicely.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Bayushi counters with a left right combination that sends Graves crashing to the mat - Bayushi wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Graves out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shoju Bayushi!
Our winner, Shoju Bayushi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tud Stoddler (ranked 98 p4p, 12 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 581 p4p, 73 weight class). Stoddler comes into the arena with Arcade Fire - Ready to Start blaring out of the sound system. Valdez has chosen Era - Ameno as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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166 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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162 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Valdez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stoddler with a body shot.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Stoddler tenderised Valdez's leg. Valdez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valdez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoddler drops his hands momentarily and Valdez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stoddler throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Stoddler finds it's target.
A cross from Stoddler lands.
Stoddler throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease.
Stoddler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valdez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Stoddler connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoddler tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler connects with an inside leg kick.
Valdez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Stoddler's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stoddler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoddler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoddler scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Stoddler.
Stoddler cracks Valdez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoddler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valdez.
Stoddler is rocked!
Valdez drops Stoddler with a huge uppercut! Stoddler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Valdez is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 42 p4p, 8 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 792 p4p, 101 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Paa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa stuns Weight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paa cracks a nice hook into Weight's ribs.
Paa cracks a nice hook into Weight's ribs.
No joy there for Paa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weight blocks a jab.
Paa misses with a two punch combination.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch but Paa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Paa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Weight checks a leg kick.
Paa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Weight moves away from the strike by Paa.
Weight punishes Paa's body with a nice straight punch.
Weight scores with the left hand. Paa knows he should have avoided that one.
Paa jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa sets himself, and Weight steps forward looking for the clinch! Paa avoids it this time.
Paa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa lands a lovely overhand right.
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Weight scores with a decent looking hook.
Paa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paa connects with a high kick.
Paa throws a shot to the body.
Paa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Weight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight dodges the punch combination from Paa.
Paa throws a low kick but Weight avoids it.
Weight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch but Weight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paa throws a leg kick but Weight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paa looks to clinch
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa jabs at Weight's body.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa cracks Weight with a good jab.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Paa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Paa lunges at Weight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weight's hand.
Paa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weight is rocked!
Paa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target.
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Paa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paa. Weight shrugs it off though.
Paa defending well as Weight loads up on a big left hand.
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Weight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Paa tenderised Weight's leg. Weight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Jab from Paa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight scores with a jab to the head.
Weight throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Paa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paa throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa lands a right hook to the body.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weight misses with a two punch combination.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight wants to counter with a clinch but Paa pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Paa with a hook.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa lands with a cross.
Paa rushes Weight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa pushes Weight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
Paa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Paa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paa lands a body shot.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
Paa breaks the clinch.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Paa pushes him off.
Paa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paa thows a body kick. Weight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
Paa works Weight's body with a nice hook.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Weight is breathing heavily.
Paa cracks the inside of Weight's front leg.
Paa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weight.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa cracks Weight with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Paa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Weight to stand back up!
Weight drops his hands for a split second and Paa immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Weight face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Paa follows up with a right hand that knocks Weight into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa retains his middleweight title!
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