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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between André 3000 (ranked 1069 p4p, 109 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 542 p4p, 61 weight class). 3000 comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody by Skindred. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, André 3000!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger throws the left hand but 3000 avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tiger.
An inside leg kick lands from 3000.
Tiger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. 3000 was covering up waiting for the punch and Tiger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tiger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiger postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
3000 keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! 3000 is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tiger, into his guard.
Tiger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. 3000 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. 3000 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tiger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
3000 trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 is really struggling to control Tiger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
3000 stands and throws Tiger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
3000 tries to score with some ground and pound. Tiger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
3000 tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tiger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
3000 goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tiger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in 3000's guard! Nice work there by Tiger!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tiger stopping the sweep attempt from 3000.
Tiger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tiger forces his way into half guard.
3000 wants to control but Tiger is keeping busy.
Tiger wants to pass the guard but 3000 is defending well.
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.
3000 is looking for a sweep. Tiger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tiger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but 3000 sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
3000 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for 3000.
Tiger content to stall in guard here.
3000 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger dominated that round.
That's time! 3000's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
3000 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiger scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiger tries to clinch but 3000 is having none of it.
Tiger scores with a jab.
3000 misses with an uppercut
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
3000 misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Tiger misses.
3000 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiger clinches up against the cage.
3000 misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
3000 lands with a left to the head.
Tiger lands a body punch in the clinch.
3000 prevents a body shot from Tiger.
3000 misses with some punches.
Tiger lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiger as 3000 tries to tie him up.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiger.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
3000 misses with the head strike.
3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tiger breaks the clinch.
3000 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger misses with a looping right.
Tiger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
3000 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
3000 avoids the head kick by Tiger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 throws a body kick that misses.
3000 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
3000 throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiger has managed to clinch.
3000 looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiger.
Tiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger has 3000 up against the cage in a clinch.
3000 lands a left hand.
Tiger is trying to pull guard but 3000 turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiger pulls guard.
Tiger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and 3000 defends well.
Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. 3000 doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. 3000 manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
3000 advances to half guard.
3000 is trying to control. Tiger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tiger is looking to control 3000's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tiger avoid being mounted?
Tiger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiger.
Great Tiger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiger wants to improve his position but instead 3000 has moved into half guard.
Tiger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from 3000.
Tiger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of 3000's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take 3000's back!
You can see the frustration on 3000's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
3000 is working hard here to advance position.
Tiger connects with a big shot to the side of 3000's head.
3000 is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tiger has got his arm under 3000's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! 3000 has spun round into Tiger's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
3000 lands a high kick!
Tiger misses with a hook
and 3000 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Tiger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
3000 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiger.
3000 throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger is looking to slow 3000 down with leg kicks.
3000 moves out of range as Tiger throws a body kick.
3000 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiger.
Tiger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as 3000 throws out the jab.
3000 misses with a straight right.
3000 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
3000 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
3000 connects with a looping right hand.
3000 thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from 3000 misses.
3000 throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger takes a swing at 3000's ribcage but misses.
Tiger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
3000 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tiger throws out a counter right but 3000 avoids it with no problem.
3000 blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like 3000 was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiger.
3000 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger.
3000 fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiger on the side of the head.
3000 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from 3000 misses.
Tiger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
3000 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
3000 throws a half hearted mid kick.
André 3000 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
3000 lands with a shot to the body.
Tiger thuds his right hand into 3000's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
3000 misses with a straight right.
3000 swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
3000 with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Tiger throws a hook but 3000 avoids it easily.
Tiger thows a body kick. 3000 tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tiger throws out a powerful jab.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
3000 appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches 3000 napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tiger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but 3000 is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
3000 is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hippie Palace, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
3000 is looking for a sweep.
3000 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tiger off and has taken his back!
Tiger tries to roll but 3000 sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 throwing wild punches that miss their target.
3000 missing with punches from the back.
3000 is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tiger fending off the submission attempt from 3000.
Tiger wants to escape the position.
Tiger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
3000 struggling to land strikes to the head as Tiger covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
3000 looking for the choke but no joy.
3000 looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tiger is controlling 3000 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
3000 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
André 3000 showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tiger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Great Tiger!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Great Tiger!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Great Tiger!
Great Tiger wins by unanimous decision!
Great Tiger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Moker (ranked 5909 p4p, 531 weight class) and Gokhan Saki (ranked 5254 p4p, 495 weight class). Saki has chosen Beko as his entrance music. Brendan Moker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Moker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gokhan Saki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki tries to clinch up.
Saki lands a head kick. Moker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moker blocks a head kick by Saki.
Moker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saki tries to sprawl but Moker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moker throwing shots but Saki is blocking nicely.
Saki wants to get back to his feet.
Moker is nestled in close to Saki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moker working over Saki with some ground and pound. Saki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saki wants to get back to his feet.
Saki kicks Moker off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saki staying out of range there.
Saki is looking to clinch.
Saki tries to bum rush Moker with a series of wild strikes but Moker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saki throws a nice looking combination but Moker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Moker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moker throws the left hand but Saki avoids the punch easily.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saki tries to clinch there but Moker circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki throws a head kick but Moker moves out of range.
Saki walks into a left hand.
Saki throws a lazy head kick
enabling Moker to counter with a crisp jab.
Saki closes the distance but Moker moves to the side
and Moker counters with a two punch combo.
Saki moves in looking to clinch but Moker pushes him off.
Moker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saki did well to prevent Moker getting side control.
Saki manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saki misses with some punches.
Saki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Saki pushes Moker off looking to stand but Moker dives back in and keeps control.
Moker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saki is trying to stand back up but Moker is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saki defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Saki closes the distance and clinches.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moker breaks the clinch.
Moker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saki.
Saki clinches with his opponent.
Moker avoiding damage as Saki throws knees to the body.
Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki misses with an elbow over the top.
Moker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moker manages to end up in side control.
Saki pushes Moker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Moker working the ground and pound.
Moker working the head and body with strikes.
Saki tries to escape but Moker is in control.
Moker takes a little break here. Saki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moker landing strikes.
Saki pushes Moker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Saki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saki to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Moker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moker working the head and body with strikes.
Saki is pushing Moker's head away, looking to escape. Moker manages to hold on to the position though.
Saki explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A head kick misses from Saki.
Moker keeps the fight on the outside.
Saki moves into range and clinches up with Moker.
Moker breaks from the clinch.
Saki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki misses with a right hand
and Moker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saki.
Moker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saki's waist but Saki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moker off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Moker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gokhan Saki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saki scores with a head kick. Moker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Decent striking displayed by Moker there.
A swing and a miss from Saki.
Moker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Saki misses.
Saki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moker counters with a nice uppercut.
Moker lands an overhand right.
Saki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saki throws a leg kick but Moker checks it.
Moker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saki thows a leg kick but Moker checks it
and Moker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moker wants to control but Saki is keeping him busy.
Saki is pushing Moker's head away, looking to escape. Moker manages to hold on to the position though.
Moker lands an elbow.
Moker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saki is trying to get back to his feet.
Saki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Moker misses with a takedown attempt - Saki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Saki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Moker misses its target.
Moker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saki did well to prevent Moker getting side control.
Saki pushes Moker off looking to stand but Moker dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gokhan Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Saki trying to land knees to the body.
Moker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saki to the mat. Saki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Saki wants to stand up but Moker is controlling him.
Moker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saki's head.
Moker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saki's head.
Moker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saki's head.
Moker wants to stand but Saki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saki being controlled here, momentarily.
Saki wants to stand up but Moker is controlling him.
Moker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saki wants to stand up but Moker is controlling him.
Moker landing some decent shots from guard.
Saki is looking to stand up but Moker isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moker with a nice head shot there.
Moker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moker stops Saki from standing up.
Saki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moker controls the pace.
Moker wants to control from the top but Saki keeps moving.
Saki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gokhan Saki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moker avoids the head kick by Saki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moker's calf.
Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saki throws a sloppy head kick and Moker moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gokhan Saki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Moker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saki throws a series of punches but Moker avoids them all with ease.
Moker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saki.
Saki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saki is trying to stand back up but Moker is controlling him
Moker throwing shots but Saki is blocking nicely.
Saki has hold of Moker's hands but Moker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Moker.
Moker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brendan Moker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moker trying to control the action but Saki is working from the bottom.
Saki is trying to stand up here but Moker is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saki defending well though.
Saki is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moker slips a nice elbow through Saki's hands, connecting with Saki's forehead.
Saki kicks Moker off and gets back to his feet.
Gokhan Saki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Saki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moker is in Saki's guard.
Moker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moker is controlling him.
Saki kicks Moker off and gets to his feet.
Moker keeps the fight on the outside.
Saki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moker cracks Saki with a good jab.
Moker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saki is rocked!
Moker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saki is still in real trouble! Can Moker finish him?
Saki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Moker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Saki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Moker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Saki looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Moker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Moker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wilson (ranked 2601 p4p, 312 weight class) and Henri Jospin (ranked 4296 p4p, 456 weight class). Jospin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henri Jospin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jospin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Jospin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jospin avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson backing away here, and Jospin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jospin throws a fast counter high kick but Wilson manages to duck under it in time.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wilson scores with a three punch combo!
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jospin momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jospin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jospin slips under a jab from Wilson.
Jospin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Jospin is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Wilson misses.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Jospin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jospin back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Jospin tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jospin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Jospin scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Dennis Wilson has been cut.
Jospin checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson lands with a nice combination. Jospin backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Jospin.
Jospin looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Jospin backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Wilson's temple! It sends Wilson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Jospin celebrates and the doctors try to help Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Henri Jospin!
An out of breath Henri Jospin 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMar DeRozan (ranked 3602 p4p, 407 weight class) and Patty O Reilly (ranked 3070 p4p, 358 weight class). DeMar DeRozan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMar DeRozan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - O Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeRozan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeRozan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeRozan feints and then cracks O Reilly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Reilly down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that O Reilly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
O Reilly misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from DeRozan misses its target.
DeRozan throws a body punch but O Reilly moves out of range.
O Reilly with the counter takedown but DeRozan avoids it easily.
DeRozan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeRozan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. DeRozan should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly sizes up DeRozan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Reilly looks for a takedown but DeRozan sprawls well.
DeRozan throwing a counter right hand but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
DeRozan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRozan ducks under a wild hook from O Reilly.
O Reilly shoots in for a double leg but DeRozan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeRozan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Reilly or perhaps it was just good defense by DeRozan, which made it look bad.
DeMar DeRozan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patty O Reilly.
O Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of DeRozan's head.
O Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on DeRozan's shoulder, as DeRozan tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from DeRozan misses its target.
Donk. O Reilly catches DeRozan right on the button with a cross.
O Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeRozan has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like DeRozan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Reilly.
The fighters circling - O Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by O Reilly as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by DeRozan.
DeRozan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from DeRozan does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeRozan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeMar DeRozan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeRozan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeRozan ducks right into an uppercut from O Reilly.
DeRozan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Reilly.
O Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeRozan.
O Reilly misses with a hook. DeRozan ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeRozan. O Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeRozan.
O Reilly drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but DeRozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
O Reilly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
O Reilly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeRozan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Reilly.
DeRozan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Reilly is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly is looking for a kimura but DeRozan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Reilly to get the leverage.
DeRozan trying to control here.
DeRozan is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly tries to pass to full mount but DeRozan defends it.
O Reilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
O Reilly is looking to advance position but DeRozan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patty O Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DeRozan misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeRozan.
Patty O Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Reilly misses the jab.
DeRozan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from DeRozan.
O Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeRozan.
O Reilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeRozan misses with a body shot.
DeRozan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan blocks a jab.
O Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeRozan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeRozan is looking to counter with a body kick.
O Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeRozan has time to react.
O Reilly throws out a powerful jab.
Patty O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRozan scores with a nice right hand.
DeRozan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Reilly to score with a decent uppercut.
DeRozan throws a right hand that misses
and O Reilly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeRozan is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but DeRozan keeps moving.
DeRozan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DeRozan is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
DeRozan looking for a sweep. Not yet DeRozan, not yet.
DeRozan controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeRozan is pulling down on O Reilly's head to control his posture.
DeRozan continues to stall.
DeRozan is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
O Reilly is in close to DeRozan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Reilly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeRozan is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DeRozan holds on and takes a little breather.
DeRozan controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
O Reilly scoring with some ground and pound.
O Reilly is in close to DeRozan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DeRozan looking to control.
O Reilly postures up in DeRozan's guard and throws a big left but DeRozan blocks it.
O Reilly trying to control but DeRozan is working from the bottom.
O Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from DeRozan.
DeRozan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but DeRozan keeps moving.
O Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Reilly drops back, looking for a kneebar! DeRozan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DeRozan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DeRozan!
O Reilly is not content to let DeRozan control the position.
O Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeRozan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face as DeRozan controls the position.
DeRozan tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patty O Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - O Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeRozan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown but DeRozan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeRozan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Reilly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DeRozan trying to control from the bottom.
O Reilly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeRozan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Reilly.
DeRozan trying to hold on to O Reilly's head to control him but O Reilly postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.
DeRozan keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
DeRozan managing to control the position.
O Reilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeRozan seems keen to control O Reilly's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeRozan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Reilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeRozan trying to control the position.
O Reilly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Well,DeRozan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan is trying to control O Reilly's posture but O Reilly avoids it.
DeMar DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeRozan is looking for a sweep.
DeRozan is trying to control O Reilly's posture but O Reilly avoids it.
Patty O Reilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Reilly lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DeRozan down.
O Reilly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Reilly has knee on belly and moves into mount.
O Reilly with shots to the head and body - DeRozan looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly with shots to the head and body - DeRozan looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeRozan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Reilly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Reilly drops a big elbow. That's hurt DeRozan! More shots from O Reilly and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patty O Reilly!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 1104 p4p, 70 weight class) and Im Peach (ranked 1562 p4p, 104 weight class). Alligator comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Features - Always. Im Peach will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Im Peach!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peach avoids the body shot from Alligator.
Peach just misses with a punch to the body.
Alligator ducks right into an uppercut from Peach.
Nice uppercut lands for Peach. That snapped Alligator's head back.
Peach misses with a looping right.
Alligator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alligator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alligator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alligator. Peach does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peach lands a jab.
Peach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alligator counters with a stiff right hand.
Peach misses with a jab to the body
and Alligator counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alligator misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alligator on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peach throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Peach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Im Peach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Peach misses.
Alligator thumps Peach with a low kick.
A low kick from Alligator is predictable there
and Peach counters with a straight right hand.
Peach throws a lazy uppercut
and Alligator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Im Peach has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Alligator.
Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peach looks to throw the jab but Alligator is out of range.
Peach digs a good hook to Alligator's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peach with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peach misses with a lunging right hand
and Alligator counters with a solid body kick.
Peach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alligator counters with a good low kick that Peach was not able to check.
Peach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alligator counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Alligator.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Peach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Peach slips a jab from Alligator.
Alligator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peach.
Alligator avoids the body shot from Peach.
Alligator misses the shot to the body.
Alligator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peach.
Alligator lands a left and a right that send Peach crashing to the mat, dazed. Alligator thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Peach is rocked!
Peach misses with a left hand
and Alligator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peach is still on wobbly legs! Can Alligator finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Alligator.
Peach is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Alligator just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Peach has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Black Alligator!
An out of breath Black Alligator thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Im Peach had this to say: 'Popular'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Fortier (ranked 1116 p4p, 140 weight class) and Franck Kodjia (ranked 1554 p4p, 199 weight class). Samson Fortier 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Fortier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franck Kodjia!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kodjia moves away.
Fortier needs to keep his hands up - Kodjia had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Fortier's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fortier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kodjia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kodjia lands with a nice body kick.
Fortier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kodjia.
Fortier misses with a right hand
and Kodjia counters by moving into the clinch.
Kodjia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kodjia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kodjia misses with a punch to the body.
Fortier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kodjia misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Fortier on the inside.
Fortier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kodjia's elbow.
Fortier lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kodjia lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kodjia.
Fortier working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Fortier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Fortier.
Kodjia is trying to break the clinch but Fortier has him pressed against the cage.
Fortier blocking some punches.
Kodjia misses with a body punch.
Fortier is trying to maintain a safe position but Kodjia gets an underhook and turns Fortier into the cage.
Kodjia misses with a punch on the inside.
Kodjia can't find room to land a body shot as Fortier controls the action.
Kodjia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kodjia misses with the head strike.
Fortier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortier prevents a body shot from Kodjia.
Kodjia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fortier lands a nice uppercut.
Kodjia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodjia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortier tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Fortier lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodjia misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Fortier.
Kodjia looks winded!
Nice body punch from Fortier - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier slows down the pace here.
Fortier manages to break the clinch.
Fortier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Fortier.
Fortier catches Kodjia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fortier slips a jab from Kodjia.
Fortier drops Kodjia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kodjia looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kodjia is rocked!
Kodjia lands a nice hook to Fortier's body. Fortier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortier throws a sloppy head kick and Kodjia moves out of range easily.
Kodjia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortier can pounce on him.
Kodjia rushes Fortier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kodjia scores with a shot to the side of Fortier's head.
Fortier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortier works on Kodjia's body with a couple of short punches.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Kodjia avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Fortier lands a nice uppercut.
Fortier tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Kodjia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kodjia can't break the clinch.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kodjia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortier.
Kodjia misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortier gets through Kodjia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortier tries to land knees in the clinch but Kodjia avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortier.
Fortier lands with a right to the head.
Fortier blocks a body shot from Kodjia.
Fortier has a couple of punches blocked by Kodjia.
Kodjia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kodjia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortier throws out the jab.
Fortier is looking to slow Kodjia down with leg kicks.
Kodjia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kodjia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortier.
Kodjia closes the distance and pushes Fortier back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortier misses with a body punch.
Kodjia wants to break free but Fortier has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortier.
Fortier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortier lands a body shot.
Fortier tries a body shot but Kodjia blocks it.
Fortier can't find room to land a body shot as Kodjia controls the action.
Kodjia tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier breaks the clinch.
Kodjia moves out of range as Fortier strikes.
Kodjia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Fortier misses its intended target.
Kodjia looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortier is just out of range.
Kodjia misses with a left hand
and Fortier counters with a straight right hand.
Fortier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kodjia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Fortier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franck Kodjia'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.
Kodjia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kodjia throws a sloppy head kick
and Fortier counters with a nice right hand that sends Kodjia toppling to the canvas! Kodjia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fortier finish him?!
Kodjia is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortier finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fortier engages and cracks Kodjia with a massive lead left hook - Kodjia tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fortier is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Fortier!
Our winner, Samson Fortier, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Maan (ranked 1098 p4p, 148 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 1178 p4p, 162 weight class). Maan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nobody Speak. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Maan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maan forces Sailcirc back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maan misses with an elbow over the top.
Sailcirc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sailcirc backwards.
Sailcirc prevents a body shot from Maan.
A hook to the body from Sailcirc.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maan.
Maan lands with a left to the head.
Sailcirc throws a punch but it's blocked by Maan.
A nice left hand lands by Maan.
Sailcirc goes for a takedown attempt but Maan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maan stalks Sailcirc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sailcirc's face. Sailcirc staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailcirc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sailcirc needs to keep his hands up - Maan had a free shot at his head there.
Maan throws a head kick that misses.
Maan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sailcirc.
Ian Maan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maan tries to clinch there but Sailcirc circles away.
Sailcirc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailcirc.
Maan swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Sailcirc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sailcirc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maan avoids it really well and circles away.
Sailcirc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ian Maan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Maan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sailcirc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maan blocks a jab.
Ian Maan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maan has managed to clinch.
Sailcirc struggles to land a body shot inside as Maan controls his hands.
Sailcirc misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Maan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Maan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maan working aggressively here.
Maan blocks an uppercut.
Sailcirc tries to stall but Maan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maan lands with a left to the head.
Sailcirc tries to throw a body punch but Maan avoids it by throwing Sailcirc back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maan.
Maan throws a head punch that misses.
Maan lands with a light punch inside.
Maan working aggressively here.
Sailcirc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maan's elbow.
Maan can't find room to land a body shot as Sailcirc controls the action.
Sailcirc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maan misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sailcirc gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sailcirc has gone for a leg lock! Maan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sailcirc's guard.
Sailcirc wants to improve his position but instead Maan has moved into half guard.
Maan wants to stand up but Sailcirc has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sailcirc regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maan is now in half guard.
Sailcirc trying to control here.
Sailcirc wants to improve his position but Maan is controlling well.
Maan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sailcirc tries to roll over but Maan keeps him under control.
Sailcirc has his hands clasped together around Maan's back. He's all about the action.
Maan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sailcirc sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sailcirc is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maan jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Maan decides to stand back up. Maan steps back and let's Sailcirc get back to his feet.
No joy there for Maan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maan avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Maan looks to land a combination. Sailcirc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maan misses with a double jab.
Maan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Maan.
Sailcirc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maan.
Maan doesn't manage to clinch there - Sailcirc circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Maan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailcirc.
Maan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sailcirc circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sailcirc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maan's guard.
Maan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Maan is keeping the position.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Maan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc has gone for a leg lock! Maan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sailcirc's guard.
Sailcirc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc has a closed guard, preventing Maan from standing up.
Sailcirc working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maan has passed into half guard!
Maan is looking to take a break and control but Sailcirc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sailcirc is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sailcirc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maan's back!
Maan is having to fend off submission attempts from Sailcirc, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sailcirc doesn't have the hooks in though and Maan manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Ian Maan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sailcirc has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sailcirc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maan off and has taken his back!
Sailcirc has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Maan tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc gets his hands free as Maan looks to control.
Sailcirc sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Maan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Torcadall Sailcirc!
An out of breath and clearly excited Torcadall Sailcirc thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianegro (ranked 213 p4p, 35 weight class) and Inspektor Bee (ranked 1493 p4p, 186 weight class). Emelianegro comes to the cage accompanied by Penis Siciliano. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Inspektor Bee enters the cage!
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Emelianegro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Bee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee looks to land a body kick but Emelianegro moved away.
Emelianegro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bee throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianegro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body. Bee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianegro swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
Bee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Emelianegro cracks Bee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianegro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianegro lands a left hand.
Emelianegro has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianegro controls his hands.
Bee manages to break the clinch.
Bee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianegro manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Bee blocks it.
Emelianegro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianegro moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianegro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bee or not.
Bee tries to work over Emelianegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianegro.
Bee trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianegro lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bee controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro has Bee pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianegro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianegro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro - that landed with a thud.
Bee looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro - that landed with a thud.
Emelianegro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianegro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bee tries to break the clinch but Emelianegro is controlling the position.
Emelianegro leaning against his opponent.
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Emelianegro lands a left hand.
Emelianegro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bee is rocked!
Bee manages to break the clinch.
Bee is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianegro finish him?
Emelianegro moves into the clinch.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianegro lands a right hand.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Emelianegro back against the cage.
Bee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emelianegro is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro is pushing Bee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Emelianegro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro presses Bee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bee takes a shot to the head.
Emelianegro is pushing Bee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Emelianegro gets through Bee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Emelianegro.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianegro.
Bee breaks from the clinch.
Emelianegro is looking to wear down Bee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Emelianegro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emelianegro has Bee up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee tries to work over Emelianegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bee is trying to stall.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro gets through Bee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands with a right to the head.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Emelianegro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianegro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianegro dips a shoulder and cracks Bee with a mighty uppercut! Bee falls back against the cage and Emelianegro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bee is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Emelianegro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Emelianegro!
A relieved looking Fedor Emelianegro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Leng (ranked 416 p4p, 21 weight class) and Super SuperHeavyWeight (ranked 315 p4p, 14 weight class). Leng comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Spiders. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fu Leng!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Super SuperHeavyWeight!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SuperHeavyWeight throws a body shot but no joy.
Leng jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Leng scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
SuperHeavyWeight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leng slips a straight right by SuperHeavyWeight.
Leng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
SuperHeavyWeight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leng counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Super SuperHeavyWeight has been cut.
Leng misses with a hook
and SuperHeavyWeight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a right and a left that Leng avoids nicely.
Leng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from SuperHeavyWeight. Leng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from SuperHeavyWeight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Leng.
Leng throws an overhand right that lands on SuperHeavyWeight's shoulder, as SuperHeavyWeight tries to avoid the shot.
SuperHeavyWeight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
SuperHeavyWeight moves away from the strike by Leng.
Leng connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between SuperHeavyWeight's hands.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a lazy uppercut
and Leng counters with a crisp right hand that drops SuperHeavyWeight! Leng lets SuperHeavyWeight back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
SuperHeavyWeight is rocked!
That has opened up Super SuperHeavyWeight's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SuperHeavyWeight missing with a left hand there. Leng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
SuperHeavyWeight lands with an uppercut that bounces Leng off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Fu Leng has been cut.
Fu Leng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leng scores with a jab to the jaw.
SuperHeavyWeight is still on wobbly legs! Can Leng finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Leng. Those never looked like landing.
SuperHeavyWeight seems to have recovered his senses.
SuperHeavyWeight throws a hook but Leng blocks it.
Leng misses with a lunging right hand
and SuperHeavyWeight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
SuperHeavyWeight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leng manages to avoid it.
Leng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leng moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leng looks to score with a jab to the body but SuperHeavyWeight is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leng, right into the meat.
Leng is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
SuperHeavyWeight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leng throws a big shot that misses.
Leng seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SuperHeavyWeight manages to avoid it.
Leng slips under a jab.
Leng takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SuperHeavyWeight throws out a loose jab but Leng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leng lands a left and a right that send SuperHeavyWeight crashing to the mat, dazed. Leng thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leng slips a jab and a cross from SuperHeavyWeight.
An attempted straight right counter from Leng misses the target.
Leng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
SuperHeavyWeight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leng lands a big uppercut and SuperHeavyWeight crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but SuperHeavyWeight looks OK. Leng waves SuperHeavyWeight back to his feet!
The cut above Super SuperHeavyWeight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
SuperHeavyWeight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leng scores with a jab to the body.
Leng misses with a wild combination.
Leng looks to land a combination but SuperHeavyWeight avoids it well.
Leng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SuperHeavyWeight doesn't seem bothered though.
Leng lands a nice looking kick to the body. SuperHeavyWeight takes a step back to recover.
SuperHeavyWeight looks winded!
Leng lands a big uppercut and SuperHeavyWeight crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but SuperHeavyWeight looks OK. Leng waves SuperHeavyWeight back to his feet!
Super SuperHeavyWeight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Leng is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leng lands a big uppercut and SuperHeavyWeight crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but SuperHeavyWeight looks OK. Leng waves SuperHeavyWeight back to his feet!
Leng fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked SuperHeavyWeight out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Fu Leng!
Fu Leng is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Fu Leng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toturi Akodo (ranked 545 p4p, 73 weight class) and UberThor Hammerfall (ranked 41 p4p, 5 weight class). Akodo comes to the cage accompanied by Skip Marley - Lions. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toturi Akodo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, UberThor Hammerfall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akodo throws a sloppy body shot
and Akodo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammerfall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammerfall loads up on a big right hand but Akodo slips the punch.
Akodo misses with a jab to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Toturi Akodo has been cut.
Akodo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammerfall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akodo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammerfall won't allow it.
Akodo tries to work over Hammerfall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammerfall lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammerfall pushes Akodo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammerfall can't find room to land a body shot as Akodo controls the action.
Akodo is trying to break the clinch but Hammerfall has him pressed against the cage.
Akodo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Akodo.
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Akodo as he connects with a hook.
Hammerfall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akodo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akodo is looking to counter punch.
Akodo missing with a left hand there. Hammerfall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammerfall tries to counter with a clinch but Akodo shakes him off and moves away.
Akodo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerfall was well out of range. Poor timing from Akodo.
Akodo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammerfall throws a jab but it's blocked by Akodo.
Akodo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akodo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammerfall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toturi Akodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akodo.
Akodo misses the jab.
It seemed like Hammerfall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammerfall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammerfall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akodo. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akodo throws a combination. Hammerfall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akodo connects with a looping right hand.
Hammerfall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akodo closes the distance but Hammerfall moves to the side
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammerfall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akodo.
Akodo throws a hook but Hammerfall avoids it easily.
Akodo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammerfall was well out of range. Poor timing from Akodo.
Hammerfall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akodo misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hammerfall counter with a right hand.
Hammerfall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akodo.
Hammerfall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall slips a jab and a cross from Akodo.
Akodo tries a low kick but Hammerfall avoids it.
Hammerfall wants to counter the offense by Akodo and move into the clinch position.
Hammerfall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akodo.
Akodo looks to land a left hand but Hammerfall moved out of range nicely.
Akodo throws a jab when Hammerfall was well out of range.
Hammerfall wants to counter the offense by Akodo and move into the clinch position.
Akodo misses with a hook
and Hammerfall counters with a nice uppercut.
Akodo misses with a combination
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Akodo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akodo scores with a jab. Hammerfall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That has opened up UberThor Hammerfall's cut even more.
Akodo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammerfall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akodo misses with a left hand
and Hammerfall counters with a left to the body.
Hammerfall punishes Akodo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akodo throws a jab when Hammerfall was well out of range.
Hammerfall has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfall misses with a body punch.
Hammerfall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toturi Akodo's cut is getting worse.
Akodo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfall controls his hands.
Akodo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akodo can't break the clinch.
Akodo blocks a body shot from Hammerfall.
Akodo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akodo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall digs a right hand underneath Akodo's ribcage. Akodo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akodo is breathing heavily.
Hammerfall lands with a right to the head.
Hammerfall scores with a shot to the side of Akodo's head.
Hammerfall lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but UberThor Hammerfall will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akodo swings for the body but Hammerfall moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hammerfall misses.
A big right from Akodo misses.
Akodo scores with a punch to the head.
Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akodo.
Hammerfall wants to clinch up but Akodo keeps it at a distance.
Akodo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toturi Akodo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hammerfall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akodo.
Hammerfall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammerfall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akodo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammerfall gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Akodo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hammerfall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akodo or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammerfall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akodo's defenses.
Jeez, Toturi Akodo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toturi Akodo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). UberThor Hammerfall! UberThor Hammerfall retains his heavyweight title!
UberThor Hammerfall made sure to mention his sponsor, Top Nutrition 160Q100$ 140Q75$ 100Q25$ in his post fight interview.
Toturi Akodo spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing a fight is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence is a tragedy.'.
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