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CEC 662 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Jackson (ranked 5530 p4p, 421 weight class) and Keijo Tapaus (ranked 2042 p4p, 232 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Beat It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keijo Tapaus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapaus cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Tapaus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tapaus tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus sneaks back into half guard.
Tapaus is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapaus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tapaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tapaus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tapaus is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
Jackson pushing down on Tapaus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tapaus tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Tapaus looking for submissions off his back.
Tapaus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tapaus is looking to improve his position.
Tapaus wants to control the action here but instead Jackson manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson looking to control but Tapaus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tapaus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tapaus trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Tapaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tapaus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tapaus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapaus keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving.
Tapaus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tapaus's head.
Tapaus keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus lands with a nice body punch.
Tapaus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tapaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Tapaus.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tapaus with a hook.
Tapaus scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus throws a one two combo.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tapaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapaus throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tapaus thinking.
Tapaus throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Tapaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapaus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tapaus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Tapaus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapaus throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tapaus misses the target.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Tapaus lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tapaus did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Tapaus won't allow it.
Tapaus trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Tapaus is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jackson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Jackson!
Mikael Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowe (ranked 1933 p4p, 195 weight class) and Micah Hays (ranked 3624 p4p, 312 weight class). Micah Hays has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Lowe's chin.
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151 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micah Hays!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hays misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe lands with a shot to the body.
Lowe connects with a high kick.
Lowe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hays misses with a double jab
and Lowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Lowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hays takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hays has managed to clinch.
Hays working aggressively here.
Lowe lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lowe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hays blocking some punches.
Lowe misses with an elbow over the top.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Hays.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe lands with a left to the head.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
A short left from Lowe.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hays.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Lowe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe blocks the body kick.
As Hays backs away, Lowe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lowe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hays's calf.
Lowe connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Hays coming out on top.
Hays is looking to slow Lowe down with leg kicks.
Lowe stuns Hays with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hays takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Hays avoids it well.
Lowe tries to keep at a distance but Hays has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lowe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hays tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe is working Hays over against the cage.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hays.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hays on the inside.
Lowe working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Hays lands with a light punch inside.
Hays blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays misses with some punches.
Lowe tries to land a knee to the head but Hays blocks with his arms.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hays lands with a left to the head.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hays.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Lowe throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lowe.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Hays controls his hands.
Lowe tries a knee to the head but Hays blocks it.
Lowe digs a right hand underneath Hays's ribcage. Hays let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
Hays blocks an uppercut.
Lowe lands a body punch.
Lowe 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!
Lowe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lowe on the inside.
Lowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Hays avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Lowe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Hays controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lowe dominated that round.
That's time! Lowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hays steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lowe.
Hays tries a head kick but it misses.
Lowe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lowe looks to land a left hand but Hays moved out of range nicely.
Hays fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lowe, pushing him back against the cage.
Hays blocks a body shot from Lowe.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Lowe.
Lowe pushes Hays back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lowe.
Lowe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a head kick but Hays moves out of range.
Lowe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lowe blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hays ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Hays tries to clinch
and Lowe counters with a head kick. That will keep Hays thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hays in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hays is looking to land body kicks.
Hays fails with an attempt to clinch.
Micah Hays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hays is looking to clinch but Lowe is avoiding it.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Hays sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lowe lands a jab to the nose.
Hays attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lowe scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Hays misses
and Lowe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hays throws a low kick but Lowe avoids it.
Lowe connects with a leg kick. Hays looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Lowe. Beautiful body shot.
Hays closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lowe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hays looks to land a body kick but Lowe moved away.
Lowe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hays misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
Lowe tests Hays's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hays slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
A countering left hand to the body from Hays misses.
Lowe checks a leg kick.
Lowe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hays slips under a jab.
Hays throws a fast counter high kick but Lowe manages to duck under it in time.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Hays avoids them all with ease.
Hays misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe throws a body punch but Hays moves out of range.
Lowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hays.
Hays misses with a straight right.
Hays takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Hays as he checks the leg kick.
Hays moves into the clinch.
Hays lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lowe.
Lowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hays can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Lowe misses.
Lowe misses with a double jab
and Hays counters with a big head kick but Lowe shrugs it off.
Hays ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Lowe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hays.
Hays closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
A short left from Lowe.
A short body shot lands from Lowe as the two fighters clinch.
Lowe misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowe pushes Hays back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hays misses with a body punch.
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Hays tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hays struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe pushes off an throws an elbow but Hays leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lowe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Hays is leaning against Lowe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Hays.
Lowe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hays's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lowe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lowe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hays wants to clinch.
Hays moves away from the strike by Lowe.
Lowe lands a nice looking body shot.
Lowe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hays circles away quickly and effectively.
Hays throws a leg kick which misses Lowe's front leg but catches the back leg as Lowe tries to avoid it.
Lowe throws a right hand that Hays ducks under and follows up with a left that Hays also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Hays on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hays misses with a low kick.
Hays showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays misses with a lunging right hand
and Lowe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy body kick from Hays
and Lowe counters with a left to the body.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lowe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hays throws a head kick that misses.
Hays avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Lowe 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.
Hays wants to clinch
and Lowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowe closes the distance and pushes Hays back into the cage.
Lowe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lowe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe misses with a knee strike.
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe lands a body shot.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays misses with some punches.
Mike Lowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe pushes off an throws an elbow but Hays leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Mike Lowe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hays scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hays lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hays.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Hays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Lowe.
Lowe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hays is keeping busy.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Lowe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays misses with some punches.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Hays lands a right hand.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hays working aggressively here.
Lowe scores with a shot to the side of Hays's head.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Micah Hays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hays was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Hays throws a sloppy head kick
and Lowe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowe is looking to wear down Hays with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lowe throws a head kick that Hays semi-blocks.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lowe, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lowe!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Lowe 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 Bryer McGuire (ranked 471 p4p, 71 weight class) and Hen Nessy (ranked 827 p4p, 111 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing More - Go To War. Bryer McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hen Nessy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nessy ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
Nessy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nessy misses with a combination
and McGuire counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nessy! McGuire lets Nessy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nessy is rocked!
Nessy swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire rattles Nessy with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nessy tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. McGuire dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nessy stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire 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 Frankie Logan (ranked 873 p4p, 115 weight class) and Blind Shaman (ranked 352 p4p, 51 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by Blackened Sunrise - Viking Skull. Shaman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shaman's Dream. Blind Shaman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frankie Logan's chin.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blind Shaman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Logan is out of range.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Logan avoids a kick to the body.
Shaman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Logan misses with a hook.
Shaman moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Shaman has a takedown stuffed.
Logan throws a big counter combination but Shaman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shaman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Logan did well to prevent Shaman getting side control.
Logan wants to control but Shaman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Logan is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in half guard, Shaman seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman wants to pass to mount but Logan is defending the position.
Shaman seems to be looking for submissions.
Shaman wants to pass to mount but Logan is defending the position.
Shaman is trying to control. Logan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Logan wants to get back to his feet.
Shaman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Logan has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan is trying to stand up here but Shaman is controlling him well.
That's two 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.
Shaman wants to control but Logan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaman 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.
Shaman wants to control but Logan is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Logan misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shaman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Logan's head backwards.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Shaman moves away and avoids it.
Shaman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Logan is looking to score with low kicks.
Logan tries a low kick but Shaman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Logan throws a right hand that misses
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Logan.
Shaman lands with an overhand left.
Shaman loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shaman.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blind Shaman.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaman.
Shaman throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaman lands a nice hook to Logan's body. Logan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaman tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
Shaman moves away from the strike by Logan.
Shaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaman throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaman.
Shaman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaman shoots in but Logan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Shaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan throws a nice looking combination but Shaman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaman scores with a hook.
Logan avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Shaman slips a straight right by Logan.
Logan lands with a hook. Shaman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaman misses with a wild body shot.
Logan lands a head shot.
Logan misses the jab.
Shaman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaman works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Logan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shaman is out of range.
Shaman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaman.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
And Shaman responds with a good body kick, but Logan manages to step out the way in time.
Logan avoids a kick to the body.
Shaman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
Logan lands a nice hook to Shaman's body. Shaman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Logan avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Logan clobbers Shaman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shaman swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Shaman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Shaman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Shaman's shoulder, as Shaman tries to avoid the shot.
Logan defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Logan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaman slips a jab from Logan.
Shaman throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Shaman's head but Shaman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaman misses.
Shaman connects with a leg kick. Logan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Logan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shaman backs up against the cage.
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Shaman throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaman.
Logan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shaman shoots in for a takedown but Logan shows good takedown defense.
Logan swings widly with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Logan defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan throws a series of punches but Shaman moves out of range.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaman.
A solid body kick from Logan.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Shaman throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaman.
Logan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaman slips under a jab from Logan.
Shaman needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Logan tenderised Shaman's leg. Shaman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan takes one on the button.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaman missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaman, as that shot connected.
Shaman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Shaman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Logan is able to avoid easily.
Shaman misses with a looping left.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Logan tried to counter with a leg kick but Shaman avoided it.
Shaman lands with an overhand left.
Logan scores with the left hand. Shaman knows he should have avoided that one.
Shaman moves away from the strike by Logan.
Logan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan.
Logan slips a jab from Shaman.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan cracks Shaman with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman is looking to score with low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Logan catches Shaman right on the button with a cross.
Logan throws a leg kick but Shaman moved away.
Shaman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Shaman is looking to clinch.
Logan is looking to counter punch.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Shaman.
Shaman throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Shaman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaman.
Logan lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan throws an off balance right hand
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaman drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shaman defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Shaman tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaman cracks Logan with a good jab.
Logan defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Shaman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman slips under a jab.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Logan enables Shaman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Logan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Logan pushes Shaman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Logan swings widly with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
Logan misses with an uppercut
and Logan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaman looks to land a body kick but Logan moved away.
Logan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shaman lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaman.
Logan throws a hook but Shaman avoids it easily.
Shaman looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Shaman jabs Logan right on the nose. Logan blinks but takes it well.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Shaman moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Logan lands a really nice looking cross but Shaman seems unphased.
Shaman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shaman tries to clinch up.
Logan is looking to counter punch.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan throws an off balance right hand
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Shaman slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Shaman's head but Shaman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Shaman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Logan finds it's target.
Logan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Logan motions for Shaman to come forward. Logan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Shaman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Shaman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Logan lands a jab to the nose.
Shaman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
Shaman connects with a leg kick. Logan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shaman connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaman shoots in and bounces Logan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaman wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman postures up.
Blind Shaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
Shaman prevents Logan from getting back to his feet.
Logan is pulling down on Shaman's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaman, at least for the moment.
Shaman wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Logan misses with a low kick as Shaman jumps back.
And Shaman tries to counter it with a takedown but Logan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Shaman.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan throws a hook but Shaman avoids it easily.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Shaman ducks down to avoid it.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logan at a distance.
A left lands for Shaman.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Logan defending well as Shaman loads up on a big left hand.
Shaman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Shaman slips the punch.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blind Shaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
Blind Shaman gave a mention to UnderGround Clothing Co. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ajax (ranked 677 p4p, 84 weight class) and Street Fighter (ranked 618 p4p, 77 weight class). Ajax comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Fighter has chosen You Know How I Do It as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
42 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter slips a straight right by Ajax.
Fighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ajax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ajax moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ajax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter cracks Ajax with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fighter scores with a kick to the body.
Fighter tries to sprawl but Ajax drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ajax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fighter wants to control but Ajax is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ajax thows a huge punch but Fighter dodges it nicely.
Fighter trying to control but Ajax postures up.
Fighter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Alpha Midget. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
Fighter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ajax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ajax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ajax throwing shots but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Ajax lands with a punch from half guard.
Ajax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ajax lands with a punch from half guard.
Fighter trying to control here.
Ajax working Fighter over with strikes.
Ajax working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fighter is trying to maintain the position but Ajax is very close to passing his half guard.
Fighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ajax working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ajax pulls his head out easily.
Ajax thows a huge punch but Fighter dodges it nicely.
Fighter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ajax scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ajax connects with a nice short shot to Fighter's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter defending well though.
Fighter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ajax lands a nice short elbow.
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fighter actively working from the bottom here.
Ajax is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
Ajax is nestled in close to Fighter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ajax thows a huge punch but Fighter dodges it nicely.
Fighter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fighter is trying to get back to full guard.
Ajax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ajax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
Ajax lands strikes from half guard.
Ajax takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax is nestled in close to Fighter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fighter manages to get to full guard.
Ajax content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fighter is rocked!
Fighter can't keep his opponent in guard - Ajax advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fighter actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
Ajax working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ajax, right into the meat.
Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ajax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ajax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
Fighter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ajax's calf.
A clash of legs there as Fighter blocks the low kick.
Ajax wants to land a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Ajax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Ajax with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter with a nice cross.
Ajax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ajax blocks the leg kick.
Ajax lands the 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!
Ajax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ajax throws a solid leg kick but Fighter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ajax.
Ajax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ajax checks a low kick from Fighter.
Ajax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fighter flicks out a counter leg kick but Ajax steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Fighter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Fighter.
Ajax cracks Fighter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ajax has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fighter.
Fighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Ajax walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
Ajax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ajax connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax misses with a looping right.
Fighter cracks Ajax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ajax scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajax tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter defends well and Ajax ends up having to push Fighter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ajax.
Ajax connects with a solid leg kick.
Fighter misses with a low kick as Ajax jumps back.
Ajax loads up on a big right hand but Fighter slips the punch.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ajax misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Ajax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Fighter misses.
Street Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ajax did well to prevent Fighter getting side control.
Fighter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Fighter.
Ajax regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ajax looking for a guillotine here but Fighter defends easily.
Ajax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ajax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ajax trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter is proving a slippery customer.
Fighter won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Ajax is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ajax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ajax working a defensive guard but Fighter manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ajax is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fighter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ajax actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fighter passes into side control, despite Ajax's attempt to control the position.
Ajax is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fighter off and has taken his back!
Fighter turns into Ajax and is now in his guard.
Fighter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ajax looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ajax looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ajax!
Ajax working the ground and pound but Fighter is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Street Fighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ajax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fighter throws a body kick that misses.
Ajax throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Fighter tries to clinch but Ajax moves out of range.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter takes a swing at Ajax's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Ajax.
Ajax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fighter throws the left hand but Ajax avoids the punch easily.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Some wild striking there from Ajax.
Ajax looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ajax slips a jab from Fighter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ajax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ajax as Fighter shoots in.
Fighter lands a leg kick that knocks Ajax off balance momentarily.
Fighter blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax tries to work over Fighter's front leg with a kick but Fighter checks it.
Ajax moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fighter motions for Ajax to come forward. Fighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Ajax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ajax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ajax changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fighter throws a wild body kick that Ajax sees coming a mile off.
Ajax gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ajax misses with a straight left.
Ajax with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Ajax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ajax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ajax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter sprawls well. Fighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ajax gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ajax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ajax looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Fighter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ajax is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter works Ajax's body with a nice hook.
Fighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ajax. Ajax obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fighter.
The fighters circling - Ajax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ajax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Fighter tests Ajax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ajax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ajax backing away here, and Fighter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ajax defends well and Fighter ends up having to push Ajax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ajax moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Fighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Ajax slips the punch.
Ajax tests Fighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter throws out a powerful jab.
Ajax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ajax scores with a leg kick.
Ajax connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ajax misses with a head kick.
Fighter keeps Ajax at a distance using the push kick.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter throws a hook but Ajax avoids it easily.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
Fighter 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.
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!
Ajax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fighter defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ajax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ajax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fighter has managed to get both his arms back between Ajax's legs - danger averted.
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ajax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Ajax keeps moving.
Fighter passes Ajax's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Street Fighter.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Street Fighter!
An out of breath Street Fighter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Polliisi Partio (ranked 197 p4p, 30 weight class) and Esa Kettu (ranked 582 p4p, 82 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polliisi Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio throws out a leg kick but Kettu moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Partio avoids it with no problem.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
We've been told by Partio's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Partio clinches up against the cage.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Partios head.
Partio throws a head punch that misses.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kettu.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Kettu moves out of range easily.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands with a cross.
Partio misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Partio tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio lands the left hand.
Partio lands a jab to the head.
Kettu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Kettu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Partio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
Partio checks a low kick from Kettu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Partio eats them both and turns towards Kettu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Partio.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Partio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Partio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Partio fails to pull guard.
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Partio moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Partio avoids it with no problem.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPartio.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Kettu jabs at Partio's body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Partio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Partio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Partio, pushing him back against the cage.
Partio pushes Kettu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio lands a right hand.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Partio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kettu can turn it around.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Partio pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kettu digs a right hand underneath Partio's ribcage. Partio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Partio as the two fighters clinch.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
Kettu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Partio - just one landing.
Partio moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
As Kettu tries to get set, Partio tries to push him back and clinch up but Kettu manages to avoid the attempt.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws a leg kick that misses.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esa Kettu 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.
Nice jab there from Kettu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partio.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kettu's head backwards.
A head kick from Partio lands but Kettu takes it in his stride.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio looks for the body kick but Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu tries to clinch but Partio moves out of range.
Kettu needs to keep his hands up - Partio had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
Kettu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Kettu settles back down.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Partio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu misses with a hook
and Partio counters with an outside leg kick.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Kettu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio clinches up with Kettu and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Partio lands a right hand.
Polliisi Partio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Partio throws a leg kick but Kettu checks it.
Partio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Partio staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Partio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
Partio throws a body kick that misses
and Kettu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Partio tries to clinch but Kettu moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Kettu misses with a leg kick
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kettu gets a clinch.
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio scores with a spinning back kick!
Partio staying out of range there.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Partio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.
Kettu moves forwards but Partio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kettu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kettu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Partio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Partio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kettu.
Kettu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Partio is looking to counter the offense by Kettu and move into the clinch.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Partio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kettu wants to clinch up but Partio keeps it at a distance.
Kettu lands an overhand right.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio thuds his right hand into Kettu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kettu just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Kettu's head back.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio tries to counter by clinching up but Kettu breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettu.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kettu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partio's hands.
Partio avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
Partio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kettu is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Partio scores with a push kick.
Partio blocks a jab.
Kettu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPartio.
Kettu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Partio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu.
Partio pulls guard successfully.
Partio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kettu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Partio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kettu uses it to pass to side control.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
Kettu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Partio some visible discomfort.
Partio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kettu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kettu is chipping away with strikes.
Partio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kettu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu working the head with strikes.
Partio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kettu working the ground and pound but Partio is defending the strikes.
Kettu blocks the strikes from Partio.
Kettu is putting a hurting on Partio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kettu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kettu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Kettu crashes against the mat.
Partio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kettu connects with a nice short shot to Partio's temple.
Partio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kettu pulls his head out easily.
Kettu is nestled in close to Partio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Partio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kettu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kettu's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kettu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Partio working for a choke but Kettu is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kettu trying to control the hands but Partio breaks the grip.
Kettu trying to get back to his feet but Partio is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!
During a confident post fight interview, Esa Kettu 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 Rama Arjuna (ranked 220 p4p, 30 weight class) and Pauke Murhaa (ranked 495 p4p, 80 weight class). Arjuna comes to the cage accompanied by Om. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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207 lbs
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220 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
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pauke Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa works over Arjuna's head and body with a nice combination.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely.
Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Arjuna.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range.
Murhaa tries to work over Arjuna's front leg with a kick but Arjuna checks it.
Arjuna lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Murhaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arjuna swinging wildly here.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arjuna misses with a double jab
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Arjuna is rocked!
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pauke Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arjuna stalks Murhaa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murhaa's face. Murhaa staggers backwards, shaken.
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arjuna.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Arjuna's belly button to the back.
Murhaa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arjuna throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Arjuna.
Arjuna loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range.
Arjuna wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murhaa!
Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arjuna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.
Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick from Arjuna.
Arjuna checks the leg kick.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arjuna.
Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arjuna looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Arjuna thuds his shin into the meat of Murhaa's side.
Arjuna has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murhaa.
Nice defenses there by Arjuna.
Arjuna tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arjuna tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arjuna on the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Murhaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Arjuna. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa tries to counter with a clinch but Arjuna shakes him off and moves away.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Arjuna is looking to counter the offense by Murhaa and move into the clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna cracks Murhaa with an open hand slap.
Arjuna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Pauke Murhaa has been cut.
Arjuna clinches up with Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Arjuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arjuna slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arjuna blocks the body kick.
Arjuna throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely.
Arjuna is looking for a counter combo.
Arjuna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arjuna circles away quickly and effectively.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauke Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauke Murhaa's cut.
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.
Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arjuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Arjuna swinging wildly here.
Arjuna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arjuna wants to clinch.
Murhaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arjuna scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arjuna momentarily.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Arjuna is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arjuna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem.
Arjuna walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arjuna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Arjuna.
Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arjuna connects with an inside leg kick.
Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arjuna tries to clinch there but Murhaa circles away.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
Arjuna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Arjuna moved out of range nicely.
Arjuna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a body kick.
Murhaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arjuna checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa works Arjuna's body with a nice hook.
Arjuna is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Arjuna's front leg.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Arjuna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
Murhaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arjuna with a body shot.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arjuna counters with a one-two to the body.
Rama Arjuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Arjuna misses.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa misses with the body kick
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Arjuna throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arjuna defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arjuna works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Arjuna lands a body shot.
Arjuna scores with a three punch combo!
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Murhaa 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.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rama Arjuna is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arjuna.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arjuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Arjuna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pauke Murhaa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Arjuna.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arjuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming.
Arjuna checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arjuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arjuna tries to land a leg kick but Murhaa saw it coming and moves away.
Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arjuna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
Arjuna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Arjuna connects with a leg kick. Murhaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arjuna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arjuna slips a jab and a cross from Murhaa.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arjuna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.
Arjuna tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna.
Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Arjuna moved away.
Murhaa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arjuna takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arjuna's calf.
Arjuna misses with a two punch combination.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Arjuna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arjuna avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arjuna's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arjuna duly obliges.
Murhaa thuds his shin into the meat of Arjuna's side.
Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murhaa looks to land a combination but Arjuna avoids it well.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arjuna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arjuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Murhaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Arjuna moves out of range easily.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Murhaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Arjuna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arjuna misses the jab.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Arjuna avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arjuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Murhaa.
Arjuna throws a push kick but Murhaa slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arjuna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhaa momentarily.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arjuna slips a jab and a cross from Murhaa.
Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pauke Murhaa.
I think Murhaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pauke Murhaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Pauke Murhaa 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 398 p4p, 52 weight class) and Enitan Arendse (ranked 78 p4p, 9 weight class). Savitaipale comes into the arena with Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Savitaipale's corner calls for a 1-2. Savitaipale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savitaipale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Savitaipale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savitaipale will feel that in the morning.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Savitaipale avoids it.
Savitaipale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse thumps Savitaipale with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Arendse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savitaipale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savitaipale, pushing him back against the cage.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arendse controlling from the top position.
Savitaipale has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arendse 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 Savitaipale.
We've been hearing good reports from Savitaipale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savitaipale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Savitaipale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Arendse is controlling well.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Savitaipale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
As Savitaipale backs off Arendse throws a huge counter combo but Savitaipale manages to avoid it all.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
Savitaipale dives in for a single leg takedown but Arendse sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savitaipales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savitaipale on the side of the head.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savitaipale under the eye.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse stuns Savitaipale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Savitaipale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Savitaipale will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Savitaipale shoots in and drives through. Arendse sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arendse has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale blocks the body kick.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse thinks about the counter body kick.
Savitaipale with a jab.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arendse!
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Savitaipale with an uppercut!
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savitaipale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savitaipale doesn't seem bothered though.
Savitaipale tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savitaipale if he has to take too many more of those.
Savitaipale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arendse as he jumps to the side.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Savitaipale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savitaipale rather than just go for the knockout.
Donk. Arendse catches Savitaipale right on the button with a cross.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse lands with a slapping head kick.
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
Savitaipale takes one to the chin there.
Savitaipale throws an off balance right hand
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Arendse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arendse 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.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Savitaipale's ribs.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savitaipale takes one on the button.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Savitaipale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
Savitaipale tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savitaipale.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Savitaipale keeps it at a distance.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse tries to clinch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Arendse is working Savitaipale over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Savitaipale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arendse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Arendse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse gets through Savitaipale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arendse is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Arendse circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Savitaipale throws a combination that misses
and Arendse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arendse 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 497 p4p, 63 weight class) and Alistair Spong (ranked 114 p4p, 14 weight class). Kagonbo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Voodoo. Spong has chosen 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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227 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong misses with a body shot.
Kagonbo is looking to counter punch.
Spong wants to clinch.
Spong tries to clinch but Kagonbo is having none of it.
Spong clinches up with Kagonbo and pushes him back against the cage.
Kagonbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kagonbo circles away.
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Kagonbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the cage.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kagonbo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kagonbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Kagonbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagonbo blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kagonbo's elbow.
Spong slows down the pace here.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kagonbo blocking some punches.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kagonbo.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kagonbo breaks from the clinch.
Kagonbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong tries to move into range but Kagonbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kagonbo.
Spong darts in and clinches Kagonbo up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kagonbo working hard to break the clinch.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kagonbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kagonbo avoids it.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Kagonbo controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kagonbo.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong tries to work over Kagonbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Kagonbo's ribcage. Kagonbo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Kagonbo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Kagonbo is blocking nicely.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kagonbo takes a shot to the head.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kagonbo is trying to break the clinch but Spong is controlling him.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Kagonbo avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Kagonbo is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong tries to work over Kagonbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kagonbo managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spong slips under a jab from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kagonbo avoids it this time.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kagonbo throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Kagonbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kagonbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Kagonbo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Kagonbo.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Kagonbo controls his hands.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Kagonbo's ribcage. Kagonbo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagonbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kagonbo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kagonbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kagonbo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kagonbo prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kagonbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong blocks a jab.
Kagonbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spong. Spong obviously looking to wear him down.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Kagonbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kagonbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spong moves out of range as Kagonbo strikes.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Kagonbo blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong slips under a jab.
Spong moves away from the strike by Kagonbo.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong instigates a clinch.
Kagonbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Spong has double underhooks.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Kagonbo.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Kagonbo avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kagonbo.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Kagonbo blocking some punches.
Kagonbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kagonbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kagonbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong punishes Kagonbo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagonbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Spong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kagonbo tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong wants to slow Kagonbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Kagonbo misses its intended target.
Kagonbo misses with an uppercut.
Spong clinches up against the cage.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kagonbo's elbow.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kagonbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kagonbo is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagonbo breaks from the clinch.
Kagonbo throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Spong feints a counter leg kick.
Spong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kagonbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spong.
Kagonbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spong pushes Kagonbo up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kagonbo avoids it.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kagonbo avoids it.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Kagonbo avoids the damage to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spong avoids the head kick by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kagonbo.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kagonbo works over Spong's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong pushes Kagonbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kagonbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kagonbo working hard to break the clinch.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kagonbo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kagonbo is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kagonbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Kagonbo tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Kagonbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Kagonbo breaks the clinch.
Kagonbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong rushes Kagonbo and presses him up against the cage.
Kagonbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagonbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Kagonbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kagonbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kagonbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagonbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kagonbo is looking to counter punch.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Spong has Kagonbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kagonbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kagonbo.
Bismack Kagonbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kagonbo blocking some punches.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Kagonbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong staying out of range there.
Kagonbo throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Kagonbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Kagonbo prevents a body shot from Spong.
Kagonbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Kagonbo backwards.
Kagonbo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kagonbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Kagonbo blocks it.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kagonbo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Kagonbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kagonbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spong forces Kagonbo back against the cage and clinches.
Kagonbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spong blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spong 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong stared into the camera and said 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.
In defeat, Bismack Kagonbo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Lansar (ranked 71 p4p, 10 weight class) and Heavy Rain (ranked 164 p4p, 20 weight class). Rain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Lansar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rain tries to avoid it but Lansar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rain to the ground. Rain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rain scores with a jab.
Lansar has a takedown stuffed.
Rain jabs Lansar right on the nose. Lansar blinks but takes it well.
Lansar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brad Lansar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rain throws a hook but Lansar blocks it.
Lansar throws a poor cross that misses
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rain swats away the attempt to clinch by Lansar.
Rain 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.
Lansar loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain moves away from the strike by Lansar.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lansar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rain's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rain preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansar is thwarting Rain's attempts to control the position.
Rain is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lansar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lansar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lansar seems to be looking for submissions.
Rain is trying to control but can't.
Rain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rain trying to hold on to Lansar's head to control him but Lansar postures up.
Lansar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rain is just riding it out for now. Lansar eventually gives up the hold.
Lansar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rain wants to get back to full guard.
Lansar is looking for a kimura but Rain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lansar to get the leverage.
Rain trying to control here.
Rain keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lansar throws an off balance right hand
and Rain counters with a leg kick.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Lansar moves out of range easily.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lansar throws out the jab.
Lansar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lansar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansar misses the shot to the body.
Lansar throws the kick towards the body but Rain avoids it.
Lansar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rain scores with a hook to the body. Lansar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lansar.
Lansar throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lansar!
It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain throws a body punch but Lansar moves out of range.
Rain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lansar connects with an inside leg kick.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Rain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heavy Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lansar moves away.
Lansar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lansar misses with a hook to the body
and Rain counters with a two punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Rain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heavy Rain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rain lands with a slapping head kick.
Rain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lansars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lansar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lansar.
Rain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rain takes a swing at Lansar's ribcage but misses.
Rain digs a good body shot into Lansar's ribs.
Lansar throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Heavy Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lansar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rain cracks the inside of Lansar's front leg.
Lansar checks a low kick from Rain.
Lansar misses with the combination.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lansar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansar throws a body kick that misses
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rain sizes up Lansar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lansar throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain scores with a jab. Lansar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rain slips under a jab.
Lansar lands a right hook to the body.
Lansar tries to land a leg kick but Rain saw it coming and moves away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lansar on the side of the head.
Lansar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lansar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lansar misses with a hook
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Lansar tenderised Rain's leg. Rain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Rain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rain connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Lansar shoots in for a takedown but Rain shows good takedown defense.
Rain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Rain.
Lansar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Lansar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansar loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
A cross from Rain lands.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rain throws a combination that misses
and Lansar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lansar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Lansar is just out of range.
Lansar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain feints a counter leg kick.
Rain lands a nice looking body kick.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rain 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.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lansar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lansar misses with a shot to the body
and Rain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rain pushes Lansar away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lansar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Rain jabs Lansar right on the nose. Lansar blinks but takes it well.
Lansar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lansar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lansar scrambles back to his feet.
Rain drops Lansar with a beautiful combination! Lansar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rain is looking for the KO!
Lansar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansar wants to slow Rain down by chopping away at his legs.
Oh Lansar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lansar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rain backs up against the cage.
Rain walks into a left hand.
Lansar seems to have got his legs back now.
Lansar moves in looking to clinch but Rain pushes him off.
Rain jabs Lansar right on the nose. Lansar blinks but takes it well.
Rain lands a really nice looking cross but Lansar seems unphased.
A slow jab from Lansar misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansar forces Rain back against the cage and clinches.
Lansar gets control of Rain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lansar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lansar wants to improve his position but instead Rain has moved into half guard.
Lansar gets back to full guard.
Lansar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rain is pushing down on Lansar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lansar is fighting to maintain full guard but Rain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lansar is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lansar gets back to full guard.
Lansar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rain's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heavy Rain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rain misses with a kick to the body.
Lansar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lansar blocks the body kick.
Lansar looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
Rain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lansar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lansar tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Lansar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lansar circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Lansar misses its target.
Rain misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lansar's calf.
A lazy left from Rain finds it's target.
A lazy left from Rain finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansar wants to clinch
and Lansar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lansar wants to clinch but Rain slips to the side
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lansars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lansar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Lansar is looking to clinch.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Lansar counters with a stiff right hand.
Lansar misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rain, as that shot connected.
Lansar moves to clinch but Rain breaks away
and Rain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lansar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Rain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lansar doesn't seem phased though.
Rain scores with a decent looking 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!
Rain throws a leg kick which misses Lansar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lansar tries to avoid it.
Lansar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lansar digs a good body shot into Rain's ribs.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lansar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rain scores with a jab to the body.
Rain cracks Lansar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lansar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lansar is looking to clinch but Rain is avoiding it.
Rain throws a shot to the body.
Lansar looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Rain.
Rain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain lands a big head kick that sends Lansar tumbling to the mat! Rain takes a step backwards and waves Lansar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.
Lansar drops his hands for a split second and Rain immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Lansar face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Rain follows up with a right hand that knocks Lansar into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Heavy Rain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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