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CEC 681 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronie Cash (ranked 2229 p4p, 298 weight class) and Marvin Vettori (ranked 1190 p4p, 168 weight class). Vettori is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Police On My Back- The Rocketz. Ronie Cash 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronie Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marvin Vettori!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettori moves out of range as Cash strikes.
Cash connects with the punch.
Cash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cash appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vettori throws a solid leg kick but Cash takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vettori.
Vettori connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Vettori.
Cash moves out of range of the strikes.
Vettori blocks a low kick nicely.
Vettori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vettori's corner calls for a 1-2. Vettori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vettori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vettori swings widly with a right hand
and Vettori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Vettori.
Cash throwing a counter right hand but Vettori manages to avoid it.
Cash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Cash wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cash dodges the punch combination from Vettori.
Vettori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vettori throws out a counter right but Cash avoids it with no problem.
Vettori misses with a left hand
letting Cash counter with a right hand.
Cash throws the left hand but Vettori avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Cash misses.
Vettori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vettori.
Vettori scores with a body shot.
Vettori thows a body kick. Cash tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Cash has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vettori throws an off balance right hand
and Cash counters with a nice uppercut.
Cash avoids the body shot from Vettori.
Cash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Vettori as he checks the leg kick.
Vettori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vettori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vettori 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.
A left lands for Vettori.
Vettori tried to score with a low kick but Cash checks it.
Vettori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vettori throws a head kick that misses.
Vettori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vettori throws a sloppy body shot
and Cash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vettori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vettori is rocked!
Vettori lands with a good body shot.
Vettori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vettori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vettori connects with a jab.
Cash avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vettori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Vettori.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cash.
Vettori throws a big shot that misses.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cash throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Cash.
It looked like Cash wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vettori takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cash is rocked!
Vettori lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marvin Vettori!
Marvin Vettori seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lê (ranked 308 p4p, 38 weight class) and Vika Partio (ranked 479 p4p, 59 weight class). Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boom!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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137 lbs
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145 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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vika Partio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Partio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio misses with a jab to the body
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Partio misses.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lê darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Lê takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê connects with a high kick.
Lê walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio 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.
A jab from Partio misses.
Lê works the jab nicely.
Lê slips a straight right by Partio.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Partio misses.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Lê looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partio looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partio takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Lê.
Lê's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Partio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lê scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lê lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Lê.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lê throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Lê scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio scores with a head kick.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Partio slips a jab from Lê.
Partio walks into a jab.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lê moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Lê
and Partio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio avoids the body shot from Lê.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.
Lê lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê avoids the body shot from Partio.
Lê fires out a quick counter leg kick but Partio just manages to avoid it.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê slips under a jab from Partio.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
Lê connects with a body shot that sends Partio's belly button to the back.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Partio thuds a left hand into Lê's body.
A solid body kick from Partio.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Lê lands the left hand.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat.
Partio thuds his right hand into Lê's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lê scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lê walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Partio takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Partio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lê doesn't seem phased though.
Lê moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Partio throws a right hand that misses
and Lê counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio thuds a left hand into Lê's body.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Partio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio blocks a jab.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Lê walks into a jab.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Lê counters with a solid body kick.
Lê has managed to clinch.
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Partio.
Lê blocking some punches.
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Lê's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Lê as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio slips a straight right by Lê.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio swings for the body but Lê moves out of range.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Lê on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lê defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Partio.
Partio takes one on the button.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lê drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lê checks the leg kick.
Partio throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Lê is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lê checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
Partio thumps Lê with a low kick.
Lê lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê is looking to counter punch.
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Lê takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
Partio swinging wildly here.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Lê scores with a nice strike.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Partio lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Partio as the two fighters clinch.
Partio digs a right hand into Lê's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lê's gas tank.
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Lê avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lê looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lê counters with a nice body kick.
Lê is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Lê lands a nice looking body shot.
Lê fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lê.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio swats away the attempt to clinch by Lê.
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio works the jab nicely.
Partio scores with a jab.
Quân Lê is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Lê cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Partio throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Lê connects with a leg kick. Partio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lê scores with a punch to the head.
Lê moves out of range of the body kick from Partio.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lê is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Partio connects with a body shot.
Partio slips under a jab.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Lê counters with a thumping low kick.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Partio throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Lê throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Lê.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lê!
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lê counters with a good low kick that Partio was not able to check.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Lê tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio stuns Lê with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Lê moves out of range of the body kick.
Lê dips to his left and cracks Partio with an uppercut!
Lê avoids the head kick by Partio.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Vika Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê connects with a body shot that sends Partio's belly button to the back.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Lê lands.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Partio tries to work over Lê's front leg with a kick but Lê checks it.
Lê is looking to counter punch.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from Lê.
Partio looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Partio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lê is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lê slips a jab from Partio.
Nice shot by Lê.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
No joy there for Partio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê keeps Partio at a distance using the push kick.
Lê slips under a jab.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê scores with a jab.
Lê moves away from the strike by Partio.
Lê misses with a head kick.
Lê cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio lands with an overhand left.
Lê checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio throws out a leg kick but Lê moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Lê lands a head shot.
Lê lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lê defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio swinging wildly here.
Lê lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lê throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lê.
Lê gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lê.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio lands with a left to the head.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê scores with a body shot.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio misses with a hook
and Lê counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Lê moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and Lê counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lê has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vika Partio!
Vika Partio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Proper Communist (ranked 891 p4p, 115 weight class) and Kostya Tszyu (ranked 789 p4p, 101 weight class). Tszyu has chosen Till the End of Time as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Proper Communist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 4, fighting out of New York, Kostya Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tszyu throws a body punch but Communist moves out of range.
Tszyu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tszyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Communist takes a step back to recover.
Tszyu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tszyu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Communist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to keep at a distance but Communist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tszyu tries a knee to the head but Communist blocks it.
Communist has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Communist misses with a straight left.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
and Communist counters with a nice leg kick.
Tszyu is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Communist was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tszyu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a leg kick but Communist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Communist missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Communist is looking for a counter combo.
Communist 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.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Communist slips under a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Communist's shoulder, as Communist tries to avoid the shot.
Communist jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tszyu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Communist.
Tszyu has a couple of punches blocked by Communist.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Communist controls the action.
Tszyu avoids a wild elbow strike from Communist.
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick
and Communist counters by moving into the clinch.
Communist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tszyu on the inside.
Communist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu trying to land knees to the body.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Communist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Communist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu can't break the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Communist avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Communist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Communist throws an elbow that misses.
Communist misses with an elbow over the top.
Communist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Communist avoids it.
Communist tries a body shot but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu gets through Communist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tszyu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Communist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Communist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tszyu.
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Communist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Communist slips under a jab from Tszyu.
We've been told by Communist's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Communist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Communist.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Communist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tszyu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Communist's calf.
Communist misses with a body kick.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Communist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tszyu avoids a kick to the body.
Tszyu dips to his left and cracks Communist with an uppercut!
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Communist is looking for a counter combo.
Communist misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Communist coming out on top.
Tszyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Communist throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Communist.
Communist looks to land a body kick but Tszyu moved away.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Communist is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Communist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Communist is just out of range.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Communist throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from Communist.
Communist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tszyu cracks Communist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Communist throws a lazy head kick
and Tszyu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Communist has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Communist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Communist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Communist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Communist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Communist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tszyu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Communist scrambles back to his feet.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Communist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Communist counters with a quick kick to the body but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tszyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tszyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Communist slips the punch.
Communist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tszyu.
Tszyu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tszyu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tszyu.
Communist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.
Communist is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Tszyu as he connects with a hook.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Tszyu does no damage.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Communist is just out of range.
Communist is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Tszyu. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Communist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Communist. Those never looked like landing.
Tszyu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu blocks a leg kick.
Tszyu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Communist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Communist cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Communist dips to his left and cracks Tszyu with an uppercut!
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Communist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Communist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Communist does no damage.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Communist moves out of range.
Communist throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Communist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Communist.
Tszyu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Communist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Communist misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Tszyu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Communist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That kick from Tszyu tenderised Communist's leg. Communist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Communist moves out of range.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Communist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Communist misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu lands the left hand.
Communist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Communist takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Communist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Communist throws a leg kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Communist.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Communist avoids it.
Communist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tszyu.
Communist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tszyu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tszyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Communist takes a step back to recover.
Communist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Communist blocks a jab.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Communist.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Communist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Communist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tszyu delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu 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. This is the final round!
Communist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Communist both land. Nice combination.
Communist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Communist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tszyu swings widly with a right hand
enabling Communist to counter with a crisp jab.
Communist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Communist.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Communist counters with a nice body shot.
Tszyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Communist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
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!
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Communist.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a head kick that Communist semi-blocks.
Communist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Tszyu tries to break free but Communist pushes him back against the cage.
Communist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Communist lands a left hand.
Communist lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tszyu avoids a wild elbow strike from Communist.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Communist misses with a body kick.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Communist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Communist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
Proper Communist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Communist throws a low kick, looking for Tszyu's leg but Tszyu calmly moves out of range.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Communist was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a leg kick which misses Communist's front leg but catches the back leg as Communist tries to avoid it.
Communist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu is looking for the big counter here.
Communist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tszyu lunges at Communist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Communist's hand.
Communist dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
Communist throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tszyu with a nice cross.
Tszyu lands with a cross.
Tszyu throws a hook but Communist blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Communist.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Communist defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Communist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tszyu manages to circle out of the way.
Communist throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Communist.
Tszyu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Communist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Communist's ribs.
Communist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Communist.
Communist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tszyu lands a slapping body shot.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tszyu jabs Communist right on the nose. Communist blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick
and Communist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Communist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Communist.
Communist working aggressively here.
Tszyu lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
Communist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Communist lands a nice elbow.
Communist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Communist dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu swinging wildly here.
Tszyu tries to bum rush Communist with a series of wild strikes but Communist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
I've got Tszyu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
A very excited looking Kostya Tszyu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joan Vila (ranked 1407 p4p, 164 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 1217 p4p, 144 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Diego Hageman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joan Vila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Hageman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hageman.
Vila scores with the left hand. Hageman knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Vila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hageman.
A big right from Vila misses.
Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila thuds a left hand into Hageman's body.
Vila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hageman looks to land a combination but Vila avoids it well.
We've been hearing reports that Vila has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hageman throws the kick towards the body but Vila avoids it.
Hageman scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Vila swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hageman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vila's knee momentarily.
Vila looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range.
Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vila avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Hageman connects with a right hand. Vila shakes it off.
Hageman walks into a stiff left hand from Vila.
Vila throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vila backing away here, and Hageman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman connects with a solid leg kick.
Hageman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hageman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hageman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Vila off balance momentarily.
Vila throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hageman's head.
A leg kick checked by Vila.
Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Hageman.
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Hageman is just out of range.
Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman misses with a combination
and Vila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hageman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body kick there by Vila.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hageman is looking for the big counter here.
Hageman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vila.
Vila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vila throws a lazy right hand but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hageman misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vila dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Hageman lands a lovely overhand right.
Hageman cracks the inside of Vila's front leg.
Some bone on bone action there as Hageman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman 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.
Vila pushes Hageman away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Hageman.
Vila walks into a straight right hand from Hageman.
Vila misses with a kick to the body.
Vila cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hageman on the side of the head.
Vila feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hageman sprawling to the canvas! Hageman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vila finish him?!
Hageman is rocked!
That has opened up Diego Hageman's cut even more.
Vila throws a lazy uppercut
and Hageman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vila's knee momentarily.
Hageman is still on wobbly legs! Can Vila finish him?
Vila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vila misses with a two punch combination.
Hageman seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hageman, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hageman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hageman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooh!!! Vila has knocked Hageman down with a huge combo! Vila steps away and waves a wobbly Hageman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vila steps in with a hook that catches Hageman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vila follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hageman looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila made sure to mention his sponsor, FIGHTSPORT Apparel™ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 1426 p4p, 200 weight class) and Pekka Pera (ranked 1076 p4p, 149 weight class). Strauss comes into the arena with Root Of All Evil blaring out of the sound system. Wilhelm Strauss has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Pera moves forwards but Strauss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera dodges the punch combination from Strauss.
Pera thumps Strauss with a low kick.
Pera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strauss misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera throws a leg kick but Strauss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pera.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera thows a huge punch but Strauss dodges it nicely.
Strauss is looking for a sweep. Pera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pera in particular looking to stall.
Pera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pera trying to control the pace.
Strauss is trying to maintain the position but Pera is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pera trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Strauss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pera on the ground.
Pera working over Strauss with some ground and pound. Strauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pera wants to free his trapped foot but Strauss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss tries to get to full guard but Pera has control of the leg.
Pera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strauss defending well though.
Strauss is not content to let Pera control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera wants to take the fight to the mat but Strauss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pera working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Pera.
Pera is trying to maintain a safe position but Strauss gets an underhook and turns Pera into the cage.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera scores with a shoulder strike.
Pera's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
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 Wilhelm Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.
Pera 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.
Pera trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Strauss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss stays in close to Pera's body and controls the position.
Pera pulls Strauss in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully.
Pera controlling Strauss's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strauss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strauss trying to control the position from guard on top but Pera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Pera keeps it at a distance.
Pera lands with a hook. Strauss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Strauss lands a right hook to the body.
Pera walks into a straight right hand from Strauss.
Pera's corner calls for a 1-2. Pera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strauss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Pera is out of range.
Pera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strauss closes the distance and pushes Pera back into the cage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Strauss tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera avoiding damage.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Strauss's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Pera working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strauss at a distance.
Pera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strauss rushes Pera and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pera.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Pera.
Stalling in the clinch from Pera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilhelm Strauss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pera leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera trying to control the position but instead, Strauss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pera into the cage.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera blocking some punches.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pera wants a takedown but no success here.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Pera tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Pera blocking some punches.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pera blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pera can do to turn this around?
Pera blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss being controlled against the cage.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Strauss is leaning against Pera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Pera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strauss, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Our winner, Wilhelm Strauss, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Jackson (ranked 569 p4p, 90 weight class) and Alexey Andreev (ranked 268 p4p, 39 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreev misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Jab, jab by Andreev - just one landing.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Andreev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Andreev.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andreev lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andreev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson connects with a jab.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Andreev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Andreev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Andreev is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andreev is working for a submission of some sort.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andreev wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Andreev seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andreev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreev thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andreev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andreev 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andreev is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andreev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Andreev getting side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andreev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Andreev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Andreev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Andreev is controlling him
Andreev trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Andreev controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Andreev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev'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.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andreev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Andreev finds it's target.
Andreev lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Andreev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Andreev's head back.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Andreev feints the counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Andreev.
Andreev cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Andreev counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andreev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andreev scores with a hook.
Andreev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Andreev persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Andreev staying out of range there.
Andreev moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Andreev ducks under and follows up with a left that Andreev also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
enabling Andreev to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andreev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev connects with a nice looking jab.
Andreev moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andreev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andreev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Andreev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Andreev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Andreev throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Andreev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson stuns Andreev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andreev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Andreev getting side control.
Jackson tries to kick Andreev off in order to stand up. Andreev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Andreev is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev lands with a cross.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Andreev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Andreev's ribs.
Andreev slips under a jab from Jackson.
As Jackson backs off Andreev throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Andreev slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Andreev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Andreev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Andreev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexey Andreev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexey Andreev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andreev.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson moves out of range as Andreev strikes.
Andreev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andreev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Andreev cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andreev avoids the body shot from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Andreev defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Andreev misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexey Andreev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Andreev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Andreev's head but Andreev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andreev feints the counter takedown.
Andreev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andreev lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andreev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreev scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson leaves Andreev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Luke Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Andreev.
Jackson throws a hook but Andreev avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Andreev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andreev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andreev.
Andreev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab from Andreev.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Andreev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Andreev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andreev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexey Andreev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses the jab.
Andreev lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
And Andreev tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andreev lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Andreev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson kicks off Andreev and gets to his feet.
Andreev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andreev tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andreev.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Jackson.
Well Andreev 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Andreev!
A very excited looking Alexey Andreev 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 901 p4p, 122 weight class) and John Brophy (ranked 893 p4p, 121 weight class). Arjuna's entrance music is Om. A fine choice. Brophy has chosen Last Caress - Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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207 lbs
33 - 18 - 0 |
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38
213 lbs
29 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brophy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arjuna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brophy 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arjuna - that will leave a mark!
Arjuna throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Arjuna.
Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arjuna slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy slips under a jab from Arjuna.
Arjuna slips a jab from Brophy.
Arjuna is looking for a counter combo.
Arjuna thumps Brophy with a low kick.
Arjuna throws a nice looking combination but Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brophy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Arjuna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Arjuna does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Arjuna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arjuna throws a body shot but no joy.
As Arjuna backs off Brophy throws a huge counter combo but Arjuna manages to avoid it all.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brophy counters with an inside leg kick.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arjuna throws a right and a left that Brophy avoids nicely.
Arjuna with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brophy to score with a decent uppercut.
Arjuna clinches.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Arjuna avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Arjuna misses.
Arjuna connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arjuna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arjuna misses with a combination
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjuna instigates a clinch.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arjuna stalling in the clinch but Brophy improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brophy.
Arjuna is breathing heavily.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brophy lands a left hand.
Arjuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brophy.
Arjuna misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body.
Arjuna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brophy misses with some punches.
Brophy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Brophy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arjuna's defenses.
Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brophy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Arjuna really felt that one!
Brophy lands the left hand.
Brophy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arjuna is rocked!
Rama Arjuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Brophy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Brophy looks to move away, Arjuna throws a big counter combo but Brophy just gets out of the way.
Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arjuna checks it well.
Arjuna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brophy cracks Arjuna with a left hook right on the temple and Arjuna goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Brophy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Arjuna is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Brophy!
A victorious John Brophy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Hanagan (ranked 1086 p4p, 154 weight class) and Pauke Murhaa (ranked 794 p4p, 111 weight class). Hanagan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guilty Until Proven Innocent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pauke Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Hanagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
Hanagan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanagan misses with some punches.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Hanagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanagan is keeping busy.
Hanagan throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanagan controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan is trying to trip Murhaa. He has hold of a leg but Murhaa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hanagan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hanagan 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.
Murhaa is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan working some strikes from top position.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Hanagan postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Hanagan is looking to pass into half guard but Murhaa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murhaa is in guard.
Murhaa wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Murhaa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murhaa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is continuing to stall.
Hanagan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murhaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan wants to hit a switch here but Murhaa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanagan there!
Murhaa tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Murhaa controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan throwing strikes from guard but Murhaa blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanagan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanagan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanagan throwing strikes but missing.
Hanagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanagan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanagan stands and throws Murhaa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hanagan moves into full mount!
Hanagan looking to ground and pound but Murhaa is blocking nicely.
Murhaa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Murhaa avoids a strike by Hanagan and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Hanagan's guard! Fantastic escape!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Hanagan misses its intended target.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Hanagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanagan down.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanagan misses with a takedown
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanagan digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Hanagan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Hanagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls well. He's pushed Hanagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet.
Hanagan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murhaa!
Murhaa is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan working Murhaa over with strikes here.
Murhaa wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanagan punching from mount but Murhaa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hanagan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Murhaa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hanagan lands a couple of good shots and Murhaa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hanagan looking for the choke from the back.
Hanagan working for a choke but Murhaa reverses nicely into Hanagan 's guard.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Murhaa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Murhaa trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Charley Hanagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murhaa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanagan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanagan prevents Murhaa from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa manages to get to full guard.
Murhaa pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage.
Hanagan throws a strike but Murhaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murhaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hanagan's guard.
Murhaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa moves out of range as Hanagan strikes.
Hanagan misses the jab.
Hanagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Hanagan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Hanagan. Those never looked like landing.
Hanagan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Hanagan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Murhaa, not yet.
Hanagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan distracts Murhaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa looking to control.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhaa is retaining full guard.
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan stands up over Murhaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanagan pushing down on Murhaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanagan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hanagan there.
Hanagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murhaa defending well though.
Hanagan looks to land a strike but Murhaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Murhaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan forces his way into half guard.
Pauke Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Murhaa wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanagan passes to side control.
Hanagan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murhaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanagan throwing strikes but Murhaa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hanagan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanagan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murhaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanagan throws a strike but Murhaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murhaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Murhaa can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murhaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Charley Hanagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murhaa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
Murhaa looking for a guillotine here but Hanagan defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charley Hanagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanagan, 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 Don Winkell 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... Charley Hanagan!
An out of breath Charley Hanagan 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 155 p4p, 22 weight class) and Hillary Trump (ranked 207 p4p, 27 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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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hillary Trump!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump gets tackled into the cage by Pacheco. Pacheco maintains the clinch.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pacheco backwards.
Trump throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacheco blocks it with crossed arms.
Pacheco is stalling here.
Pacheco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pacheco tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacheco jumps guard but Trump stands there with Pacheco around his waist. Pacheco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pacheco has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Pacheco misses with some punches.
Pacheco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Pacheco.
Trump tries to work over Pacheco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pacheco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacheco tightens his grip and picks Trump up, before dumping him to the ground. Trump manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacheco postures up in Trump's guard and throws a big left but Trump blocks it.
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacheco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trump controls Pacheco momentarily but Pacheco frees himself.
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trump looking to control.
Pacheco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pacheco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pacheco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pacheco is posturing up here but Trump has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pacheco tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pacheco has to tap! Slick submission there by Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hillary Trump!
In his post fight interview, Hillary Trump started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Maximus (ranked 312 p4p, 48 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 380 p4p, 60 weight class). DJ Maximus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
45 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harada tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harada's head.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Harada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maximus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maximus.
Maximus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harada wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus trying to control the action but Harada is working from the bottom.
Maximus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Harada tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harada is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harada is on top in guard.
Maximus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maximus wants to stand up but Harada is controlling him.
Harada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maximus seems keen to control Harada's posture.
Maximus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada controlling from the top position.
Maximus is controlling Harada's posture.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Harada controlling him for the moment.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt - Harada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown. Harada tries to sprawl out of it but Maximus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus shoots in and drives through. Harada sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harada.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt
and Harada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harada lands a big head kick that sends Maximus to the canvas! Harada follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenuichio Harada!
As Kenuichio Harada got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Who's next!!! I want that money fight now!'.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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