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UFC FNF 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Antetokounmpo (ranked 5072 p4p, 471 weight class) and Denzel Arcidiacono (ranked 4225 p4p, 427 weight class). Denzel Arcidiacono has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Antetokounmpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Arcidiacono!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcidiacono closes the distance and clinches.
Antetokounmpo tries to break free but Arcidiacono pushes him back against the cage.
Antetokounmpo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arcidiacono drops down looking for an ankle pick but Antetokounmpo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arcidiacono misses with an attempted mid kick.
Antetokounmpo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arcidiacono swivels and escapes.
Arcidiacono drops Antetokounmpo with a beautiful combination! Antetokounmpo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arcidiacono is looking for the KO!
Antetokounmpo is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Antetokounmpo has been cut.
A head kick misses from Antetokounmpo.
Oh Antetokounmpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antetokounmpo as he avoids it easily.
Antetokounmpo is looking to clinch.
Arcidiacono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arcidiacono rushes Antetokounmpo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arcidiacono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arcidiacono.
Ryan Antetokounmpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono lands a huge takedown. Antetokounmpo is out but the ref is slow to react and Arcidiacono lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Antetokounmpo lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denzel Arcidiacono!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ragang Ebon (ranked 5966 p4p, 368 weight class) and Jin Kazama (ranked 4047 p4p, 338 weight class). Kazama has chosen https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MMuAqR_MjS8 as his entrance music. Jin Kazama acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragang Ebon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebon drives through with a takedown into Kazama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ebon won't allow Kazama to sweep him here.
Ebon trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Ebon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kazama keeping full guard, as Ebon tries to pass.
Ebon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.
Kazama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ebon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ebon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ebon has managed to get both his arms back between Kazama's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ebon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ebon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ebon lands in his opponent's guard.
Ebon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazama sprawls well initially but Ebon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kazama has one foot on Ebon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kazama tries to keep at a distance but Ebon has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazama manages to pull guard.
Ebon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Ebon is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ragang Ebon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazama dives in and grabs Ebon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebon pushes down on Kazama's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazama.
Kazama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ebon avoids it really well and circles away.
Ragang Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Sloppy strikes from Ebon. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kazama defends well and Ebon ends up having to push Kazama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Ebon backs off Kazama throws a huge counter combo but Ebon manages to avoid it all.
Ebon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebon is trying to keep Kazama in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kazama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kazama advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebon is looking for a sweep.
Ebon is not content to let Kazama control the position.
Jin Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazama working the head with strikes.
Ebon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama working the head and body with strikes.
Kazama decides to stand back up.
Ebon leaves Kazama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ebon throws a head kick but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama throws a counter combo.
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebon stops a takedown attempt from Kazama.
Ebon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kazama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazama wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jin Kazama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ebon.
Kazama lands a jab-cross combination.
Ebon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ebon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragang Ebon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebon throws a wild body kick that Kazama sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ebon wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazama fails with the takedown
and Ebon counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebon misses with a body kick.
Ebon misses with a head kick.
Kazama has managed to clinch.
Kazama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kazama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ragang Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kazama is trying to force a seperation but Ebon has the dominant position.
Kazama working hard to break the clinch.
Ebon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kazama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ebon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kazama tries to work over Ebon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ebon landing knees to the body.
Ebon jumps guard but Kazama stands there with Ebon around his waist. Ebon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazama tries to pull guard but Ebon won't allow it.
Kazama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazama tries to avoid it but Ebon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazama to the ground. Kazama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Kazama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kazama tries to clinch up but Ebon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazama fails to land the takedown.
Ebon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kazama.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragang Ebon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ebon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ragang Ebon!
In defeat, Jin Kazama stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will comeback with more power soon!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jo Jotaro (ranked 4782 p4p, 429 weight class) and James Freeman (ranked 3615 p4p, 368 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jo Jotaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jotaro is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Jotaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman.
Freeman tries to clinch but Jotaro is having none of it.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jotaro pinned against the cage. Jotaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jotaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Freeman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jotaro circles away.
Jotaro is looking for a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Jotaro, which made it look bad.
Jotaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jo Jotaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Jotaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jotaro leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by Jotaro's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jotaro sprawls well. Jotaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Jo Jotaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jotaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman.
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Freeman looks winded!
Freeman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jotaro throws a quick counter head kick but Freeman was just out of range.
Jotaro clinches with his opponent.
Jotaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freeman lands a right hand.
Jotaro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Freeman regains guard.
Jotaro controlling from the top position.
Jotaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jotaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jotaro drops back looking for a leg! Freeman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freeman manages to kick Jotaro off! Jotaro jumps back into Freeman's guard.
Jotaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jotaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Freeman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Freeman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jotaro is aware though and is defending well.
Jotaro wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Jotaro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Jotaro 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.
Nice takedown defense from Jotaro. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
Jo Jotaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freeman clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Freeman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jotaro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Freeman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freeman pulls guard.
Jotaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Jotaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jotaro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jotaro stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Freeman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jotaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jotaro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jotaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jotaro is looking to stand up but Freeman won't let him.
Freeman looking for subs off his back but Jotaro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Freeman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jotaro controlling the action here.
Freeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jotaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman looking for subs from the bottom but Jotaro mounts him!
Freeman is squirming around, avoiding Jotaro's attempts to control the action.
Jotaro gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Jotaro sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jo Jotaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Freeman.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jotaro's waist but Jotaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Jotaro is looking for a counter combo.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jotaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jotaro throws a big counter combination but Freeman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Freeman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Jotaro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Jotaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jotaro throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Jotaro dominated that second round.
That's time! Jotaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Jotaro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freeman fails with the takedown.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up with Jotaro, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes Jotaro against the cage but Jotaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jo Jotaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Freeman.
Jotaro misses with the combination.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jotaro's waist but Jotaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Jotaro throws a push kick but Freeman slaps the foot to one side.
Jotaro swings for the body but Freeman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jotaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Jotaro misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Jotaro, which made it look bad.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jotaro swivels and escapes.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jotaro as he avoids it easily.
Jo Jotaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Jotaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jotaro.
Jotaro moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jotaro.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Jotaro.
Jotaro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freeman tries to pull guard but Jotaro won't allow it.
Jotaro tightens his grip and picks Freeman up, before dumping him to the ground. Freeman manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jotaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jotaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Freeman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jotaro uses it to pass to side control.
Freeman tries to bench press Jotaro off him but Jotaro keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jotaro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jotaro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jotaro controls the position from side control.
Freeman is not content to let Jotaro control the position.
Freeman is looking to reverse the position.
James Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freeman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jotaro stands up and beckons Freeman to his feet.
Jotaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Jotaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jotaro, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jo Jotaro!
A relieved looking Jo Jotaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ricochet (ranked 3708 p4p, 407 weight class) and Derrick Lewis (ranked 4058 p4p, 424 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Ricochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis gets a takedown into half guard.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Ricochet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ricochet is trying to stand back up but Lewis is controlling him
Lewis seems to be working for a kimura but Ricochet defends the submission attempt.
Ricochet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Lewis not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is trying for a kimura here. Ricochet looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lewis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derrick Lewis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Gracie (ranked 4010 p4p, 404 weight class) and Joe Mama (ranked 5882 p4p, 492 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodolfo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Mama!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to sprawl but Mama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mama trying to control the pace.
Mama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mama prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Mama is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Mama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mama wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mama pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Mama.
Mama wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mama moves nicely into side control.
Mama wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie isn't going anywhere.
Mama moves into full mount!
Mama landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Mama maintains control.
Mama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Mama's guard. A big mistake from Mama there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mama 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.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mama manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mama's guard.
Mama keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mama showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Mama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie trying to control but Mama postures up.
Mama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mama is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Mama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Mama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mama throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Mama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mama wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Mama being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mama tries to pass.
Joe Mama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mama trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama being controlled here momentarily.
Mama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mama wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Mama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mama has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mama's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Mama is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Mama to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mama keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Joe Mama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodolfo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mama 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kovaschic (ranked 4373 p4p, 411 weight class) and Gomez Addams (ranked 3609 p4p, 358 weight class). Addams has chosen Family Vales as his entrance music. Gomez Addams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh Kovaschic's chin.
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184 lbs
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kovaschic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gomez Addams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Addams misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovaschic.
Addams feints a counter leg kick.
Kovaschic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Addams.
Addams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovaschic's calf.
A swing and a miss from Kovaschic.
Addams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Addams throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kovaschic managing to block the knees to the body from Addams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovaschic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovaschic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kovaschic prevents the takedown attempt.
Addams throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kovaschic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Addams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kovaschic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kovaschic is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kovaschic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kovaschic - that landed with a thud.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Kovaschic shrugs off.
Addams stalling.
Addams lands a knee to the head.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovaschic's face.
Addams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Addams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovaschic.
Kovaschic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Addams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Addams 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.
Addams connects with a leg kick. Kovaschic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Addams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovaschic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Addams slips a straight right by Kovaschic.
Kovaschic throws a combination that misses
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Kovaschic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Addams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomez Addams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Addams moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Kovaschic is trying to pull guard but Addams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kovaschic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovaschic misses with a punch to the body.
Addams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Kovaschic's ribcage.
Addams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kovaschic takes an elbow to the temple.
Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Josh Kovaschic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kovaschic's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Addams throws an elbow but misses.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovaschic avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Addams scores with a knee to the head.
Kovaschic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Addams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kovaschic misses with a combination
and Addams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Josh Kovaschic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovaschic swats away the attempt to clinch by Addams.
Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kovaschic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Addams prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kovaschic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams.
Addams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Addams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kovaschic's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Addams lands a good knee to the midsection. Kovaschic won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Addams.
Kovaschic is rocked!
Addams lands a nice elbow.
Oh Kovaschic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Addams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovaschic blocks it with crossed arms.
Addams lands a big elbow that sends Kovaschic down! Kovaschic recovers to guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomez Addams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kovaschic misses with a straight left.
Addams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovaschic seems to have got his legs back now.
Addams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Addams throws a head kick but Kovaschic moves out of range.
Kovaschic throws a right hand that Addams ducks under and follows up with a left that Addams also avoids with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovaschic.
Kovaschic throws an off balance right hand
and Addams counters with a thumping low kick.
Addams has Kovaschic up against the cage in a clinch.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovaschic tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Addams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Addams to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kovaschic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Kovaschic avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Addams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Addams.
Addams breaks from the clinch.
Kovaschic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Addams moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams breaks the clinch.
Josh Kovaschic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovaschic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Addams tries to clinch up but Kovaschic circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovaschic throws a big counter combination but Addams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovaschic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Addams wants to counter with a clinch but Kovaschic pushes him away.
Addams gets a clinch.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Addams taking a breather.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Addams.
Addams controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gomez Addams!
A relieved looking Gomez Addams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Runny Hitter (ranked 4247 p4p, 330 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 2647 p4p, 250 weight class). Runny Hitter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Runny Hitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazepin has his takedown stuffed
and Hitter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mazepin!
Hitter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazepin on the ground.
Mazepin is not content to let Hitter control the position.
Mazepin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hitter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hitter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazepin keeps trying to improve his position.
Mazepin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hitter off and has taken his back!
Mazepin is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hitter won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mazepin off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fedor Mazepin!
A very excited looking Fedor Mazepin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desperately To Be Positive (ranked 2693 p4p, 327 weight class) and Oleksander Kurtzov (ranked 2425 p4p, 295 weight class). Kurtzov has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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27
212 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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25
213 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desperately To Be Positive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleksander Kurtzov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
To Be Positive misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurtzov! But no joy.
Kurtzov's coach down at Black Flag Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kurtzov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
To Be Positive feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurtzovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
To Be Positive misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for To Be Positive.
Nice uppercut there from To Be Positive.
Kurtzov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurtzov moves into the clinch successfully.
To Be Positive is trying to break the clinch but Kurtzov has him pressed against the cage.
Kurtzov successfully pulls guard.
Kurtzov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurtzov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but To Be Positive is defending well. Kurtzov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! To Be Positive has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kurtzov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleksander Kurtzov!
Oleksander Kurtzov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Desperately To Be Positive had this to say: 'My opponent is a homosexual pedo'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Kaepernick (ranked 1798 p4p, 49 weight class) and Tohit Tohurt (ranked 1407 p4p, 71 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tohit Tohurt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaepernick slips under a jab.
Kaepernick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kaepernick wants to clinch up but Tohurt keeps it at a distance.
Tohurt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kaepernick wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaepernick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaepernick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaepernick tries to clinch there but Tohurt circles away.
Tohurt loads up on a big right hand but Kaepernick slips the punch.
Tohurt throws a hook to the side of Kaepernick's head but Kaepernick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaepernick tries to counter by clinching up but Tohurt breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaepernick darts in and clinches Tohurt up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tohurt.
Kaepernick misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tohurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaepernick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tohurt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tohurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tohurt tries to circle away but Kaepernick has him pinned against the cage.
Tohurt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tohurt is trying to break the clinch but Kaepernick is controlling him.
Kaepernick missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tohurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tohurt looks to land a body kick but Kaepernick moved away.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch but Tohurt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tohurt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kaepernick wants to clinch.
We've been told by Kaepernick's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kaepernick moves forwards but Tohurt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaepernick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaepernick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tohurt blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaepernick trying to land knees to the body.
Tohurt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaepernick has him pressed against the cage.
Tohurt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaepernick moves to clinch but Tohurt breaks away
and Tohurt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaepernick clinches up with Tohurt and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaepernick scores a nice knee to the body.
Tohurt looks winded!
Kaepernick tries a knee to the head but Tohurt blocks it.
Tohurt managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tohurt managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick crunches a lovely knee into Tohurt's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick missing with knees to the body.
Tohurt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tohurt avoids it.
Kaepernick misses with a knee to the head.
Kaepernick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaepernick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaepernick lands a good knee to the midsection. Tohurt won't want to take too many of those.
Kaepernick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaepernick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tohurt's face.
It looks like Tohit Tohurt has been cut.
Kaepernick tries a knee to the head but Tohurt blocks it.
Kaepernick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tohurt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tohurt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the head but Tohurt blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaepernick misses with a knee strike.
Kaepernick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaepernick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaepernick missing with knees to the body.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tohurt avoids it.
Kaepernick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tohurt blocks it with crossed arms.
Tohurt breaks from the clinch.
Tohurt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tohurt gets tackled into the cage by Kaepernick. Kaepernick maintains the clinch.
Kaepernick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaepernick lands a good knee to the midsection. Tohurt won't want to take too many of those.
Tohurt has a couple of punches blocked by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaepernick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Kaepernick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaepernick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaepernick lands a knee to the head.
Kaepernick crunches a lovely knee into Tohurt's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaepernick obliges.
Kaepernick landing knees to the body.
Kaepernick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kaepernick scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaepernick looking to throw knees to the head but Tohurt is blocking nicely.
Kaepernick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaepernick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaepernick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the head but Tohurt blocks with his arms.
Kaepernick working Tohurt over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tohurt managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaepernick obliges.
Kaepernick with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Kaepernick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tohit Tohurt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaepernick clinches with his opponent.
Kaepernick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaepernick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaepernick crunches a lovely knee into Tohurt's ribcage.
Kaepernick lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaepernick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tohurt avoiding damage as Kaepernick throws knees to the body.
Kaepernick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaepernick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaepernick lands a good knee to the midsection. Tohurt won't want to take too many of those.
Tohurt avoiding damage as Kaepernick throws knees to the body.
Tohurt working hard to break the clinch.
Kaepernick has Tohurt pressed against the cage, preventing Tohurt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tohurt 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.
Tohurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kaepernick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaepernick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tohurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tohurt takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick tries to land knees in the clinch but Tohurt avoids the damage to the body.
Kaepernick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tohurt can do to turn this around?
Kaepernick with a knee to the head.
Tohurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaepernick moves into the clinch.
Tohurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tohurt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tohurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tohurt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tohurt breaks from the clinch.
Tohurt takes a swing at Kaepernick's ribcage but misses.
Kaepernick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaepernick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tohurt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaepernick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaepernick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaepernick clinches up with Tohurt and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tohurt wants to break free but Kaepernick has control.
Kaepernick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaepernick connects with a knee to the head.
Kaepernick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tohurt is defending well for now.
Kaepernick misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tohurt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kaepernick lands a knee to the body.
Kaepernick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tohurt.
Kaepernick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tohurt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kaepernick landing knees to the head.
Kaepernick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tohurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaepernick obliges.
Tohurt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaepernick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tohurt blocks it with crossed arms.
Tohurt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaepernick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tohurt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tohurt has had enough of the clinch but Kaepernick keeps him there for the moment.
Kaepernick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaepernick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tohurt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tohurt is trying to break the clinch but Kaepernick has him pressed against the cage.
Tohurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaepernick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tohurt.
Tohurt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaepernick has Tohurt pressed against the cage, preventing Tohurt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tohurt tries to break the clinch but Kaepernick is controlling the position.
Tohurt managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick landing knees to the body.
Tohurt manages to break the clinch.
Kaepernick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tohurt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tohurt is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Tohurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tohurt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tohurt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tohurt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaepernick.
Tohurt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tohurt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tohurt.
Tohurt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tohurt counters with a left to the body.
Tohurt tries to keep at a distance but Kaepernick has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tohurt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tohurt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaepernick has him pressed against the cage.
Tohurt managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick working Tohurt over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Kaepernick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tohit Tohurt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Kaepernick wants to clinch.
A jab from Tohurt does it's job there.
Tohurt misses with a kick to the body.
Tohurt lands a right hook to the body.
Tohurt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tohurt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up but Tohurt circles away and keeps his distance.
Tohurt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tohurt keeps the fight on the outside.
Tohurt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaepernick has time to react.
Tohurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaepernick moves into the clinch.
Kaepernick tries to land knees in the clinch but Tohurt avoids the damage to the body.
Tohurt tries to break the clinch but Kaepernick is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaepernick prevents Tohurt from breaking the clinch.
Kaepernick lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaepernick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tohurt avoids it.
Colin Kaepernick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaepernick misses with a knee to the head.
Kaepernick scores with a knee to the head.
Kaepernick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kaepernick missing with knees to the body.
Tohurt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tohurt managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Tohurt has had enough of the clinch but Kaepernick keeps him there for the moment.
Kaepernick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaepernick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tohurt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tohurt is trying to push Kaepernick away but Kaepernick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaepernick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tohurt blocks it with crossed arms.
Colin Kaepernick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tohurt is defending well for now.
Tohurt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaepernick keeps control of Tohurt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tohurt is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaepernick has double underhooks.
Tohurt has had enough of the clinch but Kaepernick keeps him there for the moment.
Tohurt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaepernick has him pressed against the cage.
Kaepernick lands a nice knee to the body.
Tohurt is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaepernick has double underhooks.
Tohurt manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick tries to clinch there but Tohurt circles away.
Tohit Tohurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tohurt misses with a kick to the body.
Tohurt throws a push kick but Kaepernick slaps the foot to one side.
Kaepernick wants to clinch up but Tohurt keeps it at a distance.
Tohurt misses with a kick to the body.
Tohit Tohurt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tohurt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick tries to clinch but Tohurt is having none of it.
Kaepernick moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up.
Tohurt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tohurt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaepernick tries to clinch there but Tohurt circles away.
Tohurt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tohurt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tohurt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tohurt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaepernick is looking to clinch.
Kaepernick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tohurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tohurt is looking to land body kicks.
As Tohurt tries to get set, Kaepernick tries to push him back and clinch up but Tohurt manages to avoid the attempt.
Tohurt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tohurt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tohurt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaepernick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tohurt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaepernick is looking to clinch.
Kaepernick tries to clinch but Tohurt is having none of it.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up but Tohurt circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tohurt delivers a nice body kick.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tohurt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaepernick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaepernick tries to clinch but Tohurt moves out of range.
Tohurt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch but Tohurt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaepernick doesn't manage to clinch there - Tohurt circles away.
Kaepernick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tohit Tohurt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaepernick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Kaepernick!
Colin Kaepernick retains his super heavyweight title!
Colin Kaepernick tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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