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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 1195 p4p, 144 weight class) and Ueda Umanouke (ranked 2854 p4p, 296 weight class). Umanouke has chosen Kenji Kawai's Making of a Cyborg as his entrance music. Ueda Umanouke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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268 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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280 lbs
30 - 24 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulysses Blazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Ueda Umanouke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Umanouke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blazkov in his tracks.
Umanouke looks to land a left hand but Blazkov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Umanouke finds it's way through Blazkov's defenses.
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Blazkov is out of range.
Blazkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blazkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
A big left from Umanouke misses.
Blazkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Umanouke throws a hook but Blazkov blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umanouke.
Blazkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke throws a lazy uppercut
and Blazkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
letting Blazkov counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blazkov wants to land a leg kick but Umanouke is out of range.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and Blazkov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkov cracks Umanouke with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Blazkov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Umanouke to stand back up!
Umanouke is rocked!
Blazkov thuds his shin into the meat of Umanouke's side.
Umanouke looks winded!
Umanouke gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Blazkov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Umanouke is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Blazkov!
Ulysses Blazkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ueda Umanouke spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 1406 p4p, 165 weight class) and Mon Ster (ranked 1899 p4p, 213 weight class). Ster has chosen The Automatic - Monster as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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271 lbs
28 - 18 - 0 |
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270 lbs
21 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Brakeley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ster is out of range.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Ster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ster checks a low kick from Brakeley.
Ster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brakeley.
A punch lands to the side of Brakeley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brakeley.
Ster walks into a jab.
Ster lands a glancing blow to the side of Brakeley's head.
Nice body punch from Brakeley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Brakeley moves out of range easily.
Ster 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.
Brakeley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ster.
Ster throws a right hand that Brakeley ducks under and follows up with a left that Brakeley also avoids with ease.
Ster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brakeley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Ster throws a looping overhand right but Brakeley ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brakeley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brakeley.
Brakeley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brakeley throws a hook but Ster avoids it easily.
Brakeley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ster looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
Ster throws a shot from downtown. Brakeley moves away and avoids it.
Ster cracks Brakeley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brakeley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Brakeley finds it's target.
That has opened up Mon Ster's cut even more.
Ster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brakeley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brakeley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brakeley.
The cut above Mon Ster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ster.
Ster looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
Brakeley throws a lazy right hand but Ster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Ster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ster tries to land a front kick but Brakeley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Brakeley.
That kick from Brakeley tenderised Ster's leg. Ster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ster.
Ster throws the kick towards the body but Brakeley avoids it.
Brakeley misses with a low kick.
Ster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ster misses with a two punch combination.
Brakeley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brakeley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brakeley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ster doesn't seem bothered though.
Brakeley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ster in his tracks.
Brakeley circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Brakeley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ster misses with a wild combination.
Ster lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ster throws a counter combo.
Brakeley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ster misses with an uppercut. Brakeley saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brakeley. Ster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brakeley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ster.
Danga de danga de dang - Brakeley scores with a four punch combination!
Mon Ster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Ster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brakeley.
Brakeley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ster counters with a one-two to the body.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses.
Brakeley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ster is out of range and Brakeley settles back down.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brakeley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brakeley avoids the head kick by Ster.
Ster checks a leg kick nicely.
Ster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brakeley.
Ster is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley digs a good body shot into Ster's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Brakeley misses.
Ster digs a good hook to Brakeley's body.
Brakeley cracks Ster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brakeley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brakeley throws a front kick aimed at Ster's knee but Ster avoids it well.
Ster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brakeley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ster can do to turn this around?
Ster moves out of range of the strikes.
Ster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brakeley checks it well.
Brakeley looks to land a left hand but Ster moved out of range nicely.
Ster lunges at Brakeley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brakeley's hand.
Ster 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.
Brakeley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ster misses with a hook.
Ster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brakeley doesn't seem bothered though.
Ster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brakeley. Brakeley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ster throws a hook but Brakeley blocks it.
Ster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ster feints and then cracks Brakeley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brakeley down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michael Brakeley is winning the standup battle so far.
Brakeley throws a body shot but no joy.
Ster follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brakeley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick.
Brakeley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ster manages to avoid it.
Ster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ster there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Ster misses its intended target.
Brakeley dodges the punch combination from Ster.
Ster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brakeley.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mon Ster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Brakeley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Barnkvist (ranked 748 p4p, 108 weight class) and Buddy Barnett (ranked 687 p4p, 98 weight class). Barnett has chosen Move as his entrance music. Peter Barnkvist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
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179 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Fast |
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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
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Barnkvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Buddy Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Barnett.
Barnkvist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnkvist trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnkvist defends it easily.
Barnkvist postures up in Barnett's guard and throws a big left but Barnett blocks it.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett 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.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnett has his feet on Barnkvist's thighs here. He's pushed Barnkvist off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barnkvist screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddy Barnett!
An out of breath Buddy Barnett 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 Yacob Nilsen (ranked 489 p4p, 66 weight class) and Sione Feti (ranked 619 p4p, 90 weight class). Nilsen comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Right above it. Feti has chosen S-Tool - Lights Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20 - 11 - 0 |
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213 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yacob Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sione Feti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen slips a jab from Feti.
Feti slips a straight right by Nilsen.
Nilsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feti wants to counter the offense by Nilsen and move into the clinch position.
Feti misses with a kick to the body.
Nilsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nilsen slips under a jab.
Feti defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Feti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nilsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Feti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nilsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Feti back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Feti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilsens head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Feti backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Feti.
Feti throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Feti works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feti.
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
Feti landing knees to the body.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
Feti avoiding damage as Nilsen throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Feti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilsen blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Feti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen goes for a takedown attempt but Feti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nilsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Feti counters with a right hand to the body.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Feti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Feti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Nilsen.
Feti moves out of range of the body kick.
Feti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Feti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Feti throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Feti is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti clobbers Nilsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nilsen moves out of range as Feti strikes.
Nilsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Feti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
Feti lands a nice elbow.
Nilsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Feti throws an elbow that misses.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feti misses with an elbow strike.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Feti after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feti throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nilsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Still in the clinch, Feti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Feti avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Nilsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fetis head.
Our sources have told us that Nilsen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Feti lands an elbow that stopped Nilsen in his tracks for a moment.
Feti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feti lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Feti.
Feti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Feti throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Nilsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Feti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nilsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Feti.
Feti wants to counter with a clinch but Nilsen pushes him away.
Nilsen blocks the body kick.
It looked like Nilsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Feti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feti avoids it really well and circles away.
Nilsen misses with a two punch combination.
Yacob Nilsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Feti blocks a jab.
Nilsen scores with a three punch combo!
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
A lazy left from Feti finds it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Feti.
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen throws a hook but Feti avoids it easily.
Feti throws out a counter right but Nilsen avoids it with no problem.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Feti.
Feti misses with a body shot.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Feti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Feti, which made it look bad.
Feti clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Feti after a bit of a struggle.
Feti can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Feti lands an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Feti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feti.
Feti lands a body punch.
Nilsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Feti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Feti.
Feti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feti lands with a left to the head.
Feti lands a shoulder strike.
Feti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Feti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feti works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Yacob Nilsen has been cut.
Sione Feti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Feti.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Feti.
Nilsen avoids the elbow strike from Feti, against the cage.
Nilsen blocks an elbow strike from Feti.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
Nilsen tries to land a knee to the head but Feti blocks with his arms.
Feti pushes off an throws an elbow but Nilsen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Feti prevents the takedown attempt.
Feti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feti digs a right hand into Nilsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilsen's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti lands with a right to the head.
Feti lands with a light punch inside.
Feti digs a right hand underneath Nilsen's ribcage. Nilsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Feti throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Feti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feti is working Nilsen over against the cage.
Feti lands a knee to the body.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Feti lands a right hand.
Feti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Feti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Feti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Feti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Feti lands an uppercut.
Feti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feti lands a right hand.
Nilsen is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Feti.
Feti landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feti lands a damaging elbow.
Nilsen blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Feti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Feti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yacob Nilsen's cut.
That's time! Nilsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Feti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a hook
and Feti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsen's knee momentarily.
Nilsen closes the distance but Feti moves to the side
and Feti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nilsen thinking.
Feti lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Feti.
A solid body kick from Feti.
Jab by Feti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Feti. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Feti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Feti to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti is looking to clinch.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti throws the kick towards the body but Nilsen avoids it.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Feti throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Nilsen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sione Feti!
After winning the bout, Sione Feti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva Jr (ranked 396 p4p, 60 weight class) and Leonid Martinyuk (ranked 465 p4p, 66 weight class). Silva Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping Giant. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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235 lbs
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27
232 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Martinyuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Martinyuk misses.
Silva Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk throws a combination that misses
and Silva Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martinyuk thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva Jr, as that shot connected.
It looks like Leonid Martinyuk has been cut.
Silva Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr misses with a body shot
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva Jr - that will leave a mark!
Silva Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva Jr.
A nice side step and Martinyuk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Silva Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Silva Jr coming out on top.
Silva Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinyuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr has Martinyuk up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr manages to pull guard.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva Jr looking to control.
Martinyuk is fighting to break Silva Jr's control of his arms but Silva Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva Jr trying to control the position.
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Martinyuk defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martinyuk has passed into half guard!
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Martinyuk is controlling well.
Silva Jr trying to control but Martinyuk postures up.
Martinyuk slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position.
Martinyuk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva Jr manages to get to full guard.
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle here but Martinyuk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Silva Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Martinyuk keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva Jr trying to remain calm as Martinyuk controls from the top position.
Silva Jr is trying to control Martinyuk's posture but Martinyuk avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Silva Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonid Martinyuk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the body from Silva Jr misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk misses with a left hand
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Martinyuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr tries to work over Martinyuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinyuk is working Silva Jr over against the cage.
Silva Jr tries to work over Martinyuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinyuk misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk breaks from the clinch.
Silva Jr wants to clinch but Martinyuk slips to the side
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Martinyuk finds it's way through Silva Jr's defenses.
Silva Jr slips under a jab from Martinyuk.
Silva Jr rushes Martinyuk and presses him up against the cage.
Martinyuk misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinyuk digs a right hand into Silva Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva Jr's gas tank.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Martinyuk controls the action.
Martinyuk misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinyuks head.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Martinyuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Silva Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinyuk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Martinyuk controls the action.
Martinyuk blocks a body shot from Silva Jr.
Martinyuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinyuk tries to work over Silva Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Martinyuk.
Silva Jr pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but Martinyuk postures up.
Martinyuk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Martinyuk from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinyuk wants to stand but Silva Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva Jr is pulling down on Martinyuk's head to control his posture.
Silva Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Martinyuk to get to half guard.
Silva Jr wants to control the action here but instead Martinyuk manages to pass to full mount!
Martinyuk avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.
Leonid Martinyuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Martinyuk wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martinyuk pulls his head out easily.
Martinyuk decides to return to a standing position.
Silva Jr tries to move into range but Martinyuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinyuk looks to throw the jab but Silva Jr is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva Jr misses its target.
Silva Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Martinyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonid Martinyuk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martinyuk misses with a few strikes there.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk defending well as Silva Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinyuk slips under a jab from Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Silva Jr.
Martinyuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinyuk misses with a hook. Silva Jr ducked under it nicely.
Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rich Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinyuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva Jr.
Martinyuk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinyuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Martinyuk as the two fighters clinch.
Martinyuk presses Silva Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martinyuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martinyuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martinyuk is working Silva Jr over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinyuk.
A hook to the body from Martinyuk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Silva Jr.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
Martinyuk lands a big head kick that sends Silva Jr tumbling to the mat! Martinyuk takes a step backwards and waves Silva Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva Jr is rocked!
It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
Martinyuk might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Martinyuk engages and cracks Silva Jr with a massive lead left hook - Silva Jr tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Martinyuk is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Martinyuk!
A victorious Leonid Martinyuk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anti Half Assed (ranked 233 p4p, 30 weight class) and Valerio Bartoli (ranked 415 p4p, 54 weight class). Bartoli has chosen Modulate - Bass Alert as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Granite chin |
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anti Half Assed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valerio Bartoli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed cracks Bartoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartoli throws a low kick but Half Assed moves out of range easily.
Bartoli 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.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Half Assed counters by clinching up.
Bartoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Half Assed has him pressed against the cage.
Half Assed pushes Bartoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Half Assed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bartoli is trying to force a seperation but Half Assed has the dominant position.
Bartoli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Half Assed jumps guard but Bartoli stands there with Half Assed around his waist. Half Assed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
Half Assed is trying to pull guard but Bartoli has him pressed against the cage.
Half Assed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Half Assed has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Half Assed.
Bartoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Half Assed has double underhooks.
Bartoli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Half Assed has him pressed against the cage.
Bartoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Half Assed lands a jab.
Half Assed scores with a hook to the body. Bartoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bartoli lands a right hook to the body.
Bartoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Bartoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bartoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Bartoli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bartoli swings for the body but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bartoli strikes.
Half Assed swings for the body but Bartoli moves out of range.
Half Assed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Bartoli.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartoli throws out a powerful jab.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartoli walks into a stiff left hand from Half Assed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed lands a glancing blow to the side of Bartoli's head.
Bartoli throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio Bartoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Bartoli misses its intended target.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Bartoli throws a right hand that misses
and Bartoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Half Assed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bartoli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed connects with a crisp jab.
Bartoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bartoli.
Half Assed takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartoli.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
Bartoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bartoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bartoli ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartoli lands a jab.
Bartoli loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Half Assed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Bartoli ducks down to avoid it.
Bartoli misses with a left hand
and Half Assed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartoli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bartoli connects with a looping right hand.
Half Assed takes one to the chin there.
Bartoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed thuds a left hand into Bartoli's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bartoli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli misses with a straight left.
Half Assed throws a lazy right hand but Bartoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Bartoli.
Bartoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Half Assed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Half Assed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bartoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
Bartoli punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Bartoli.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartoli slips under a jab.
Bartoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown but Bartoli shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valerio Bartoli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Half Assed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartoli misses with a straight right.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bartoli slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Bartoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Half Assed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartoli.
Bartoli connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Bartoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bartoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a hook to the body
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Half Assed slips a straight right by Bartoli.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli lunges at Half Assed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Half Assed's hand.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Half Assed lands with a nice body punch.
Bartoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed tries to clinch but Bartoli is having none of it.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Bartoli catches Half Assed right on the button with a cross.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.
Half Assed throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Half Assed defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Half Assed misses the target.
Bartoli throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to clinch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartoli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed is looking to clinch but Bartoli is avoiding it.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartoli misses with a low kick as Half Assed jumps back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bartoli.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartoli moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
Half Assed throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
Bartoli slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Bartoli scores with a jab to the head.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bartoli avoids it easily.
Bartoli connects with the punch.
Half Assed is looking to clinch but Bartoli is avoiding it.
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartoli blocks a jab.
Half Assed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Half Assed. That snapped Bartoli's head back.
Bartoli lands a nice looking body shot.
Half Assed lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Half Assed misses.
Bartoli misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Bartoli avoids the punch easily.
Half Assed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartoli, pushing him back against the cage.
Half Assed lands a right hand.
Bartoli is trying to push Half Assed away but Half Assed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartoli breaks the clinch.
Bartoli tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartoli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown but Bartoli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Half Assed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Half Assed moves out of range as Bartoli strikes.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bartoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
The crowd cheers as Bartoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Half Assed doesn't seem phased though.
Bartoli blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Bartoli.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bartoli connects with a nice looking jab.
Bartoli misses with a low kick as Half Assed jumps back.
Half Assed lands a jab to Bartoli's midsection.
Good leg kick by Bartoli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bartoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bartoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bartoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Bartoli ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
A lazy left from Bartoli finds it's target.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartoli.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valerio Bartoli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A swing and a miss from Bartoli.
Bartoli lands a really nice looking cross but Half Assed seems unphased.
Bartoli lands a really nice looking cross but Half Assed seems unphased.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bartoli saw that one coming.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bartoli misses with a looping left.
Half Assed wants to clinch.
Bartoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bartoli throws a shot from downtown. Half Assed moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli misses with a looping left.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Bartoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Half Assed in his tracks.
A slow jab from Bartoli misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartoli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Half Assed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bartoli connects with a leg kick. Half Assed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Half Assed defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartoli moves away.
Half Assed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Bartoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bartoli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bartoli takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Half Assed. Beautiful body shot.
Half Assed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartoli works the jab nicely.
Bartoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed throws the left hand but Bartoli avoids the punch easily.
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Bartoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Half Assed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Half Assed blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Bartoli.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartoli slips a jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed slips under a jab from Bartoli.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Bartoli - just one landing.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
Bartoli clobbers Half Assed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bartoli throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Half Assed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bartoli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Bartoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartoli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bartoli is rocked!
Bartoli cracks Half Assed with a good jab.
Valerio Bartoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bartoli in his tracks.
Bartoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Half Assed finish him?
Bartoli throws a head kick that misses.
Bartoli takes a swing at Half Assed's ribcage but misses.
Bartoli throws an off balance right hand
and Half Assed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartoli thinking.
Bartoli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed shoots in for a double leg but Bartoli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bartoli throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Bartoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
Bartoli misses with a body punch
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartoli.
Half Assed tries to clinch there but Bartoli circles away.
Bartoli throws a right hand that misses
and Half Assed counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bartoli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bartoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Half Assed throws a hook but Bartoli avoids it easily.
Bartoli throws a poor cross that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
Bartoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Bartoli's head but Bartoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Bartoli saw that one coming.
Bartoli cracks the inside of Half Assed's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Bartoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bartoli 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Bartoli!
An out of breath Valerio Bartoli 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Fortier (ranked 497 p4p, 70 weight class) and Mike Murhaa (ranked 551 p4p, 77 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 8 - 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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortier moves away.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortier.
Fortier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Fortier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Mike Murhaa has been cut.
Murhaa throws a hook but Fortier blocks it.
Fortier jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fortier keeps the fight on the outside.
Fortier misses the jab.
Fortier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot.
Fortier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murhaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortier.
Fortier breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Fortier moves out of range.
Nice cross by Fortier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortier walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa is rocked!
Fortier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Murhaa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fortier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
A big right from Fortier misses.
Fortier throws a monster overhand right that drops Murhaa! Fortier follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Fortier!
A relieved looking Samson Fortier 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhaa (ranked 134 p4p, 21 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 138 p4p, 23 weight class). Ispa Murhaa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Casper Timmermans's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Timmermans 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.
Murhaa thumps Timmermans with a low kick.
Timmermans throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timmermans if he has to take too many more of those.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmermans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Timmermans circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmermans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Timmermans.
Timmermans is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks.
Timmermans swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timmermans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Timmermans throws a wild body kick that Murhaa sees coming a mile off.
Timmermans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Timmermans avoided it.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Timmermans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Timmermans misses with a straight left.
Timmermans swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhaa.
Timmermans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murhaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a right hand that Murhaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhaa also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Timmermans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Timmermans's knee but Timmermans avoids it well.
Timmermans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Timmermans.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timmermans walks into a stiff left hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmermans throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmermans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Timmermans checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Timmermans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Timmermans.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Timmermans's head backwards.
Timmermans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Timmermans throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Timmermans moves out of range easily.
Timmermans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Timmermans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murhaa. That one must have hurt.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Timmermans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Timmermans's knee but Timmermans avoids it well.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Murhaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Timmermans avoids it.
Timmermans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murhaa throws a nice looking combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Timmermans motions for Murhaa to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Timmermans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timmermans throws out a powerful jab.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans's corner calls for a 1-2. Timmermans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Timmermans moves out of range of the leg kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Timmermans throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Timmermans swinging wildly here.
Timmermans lands an overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Timmermans's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Timmermans looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Timmermans.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Timmermans throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Timmermans misses.
Casper Timmermans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Timmermans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Timmermans misses the body punch
and Murhaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timmermans takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Murhaa has Timmermans pressed against the cage, preventing Timmermans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Timmermans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murhaa 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.
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Timmermans should have avoided that one.
Timmermans checks a leg kick.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timmermans's sensitive parts.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Timmermans shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murhaa eats them both and turns towards Timmermans to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Timmermans's knee but Timmermans avoids it well.
Murhaa looks to land a body kick but Timmermans moved away.
Timmermans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Timmermans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murhaa tries to land a leg kick but Timmermans saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Timmermans off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
Timmermans checks a leg kick nicely.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Timmermans.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans is looking for the big counter here.
Timmermans tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Timmermans's knee but Timmermans avoids it well.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Timmermans avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Timmermans misses.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Timmermans looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
Timmermans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.
Timmermans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmermans tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Murhaa moves out of range.
Timmermans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans misses with a few strikes there.
Timmermans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa is looking to chop away at Timmermans's legs.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa moves in looking to clinch but Timmermans pushes him off.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timmermans.
Murhaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murhaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timmermans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses the jab.
Timmermans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Timmermans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa has managed to clinch.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timmermans is trying to push Murhaa away but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Timmermans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Timmermans's leg. Timmermans is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Timmermans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa moves out of range as Timmermans strikes.
Timmermans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa lands a nice shot that snaps Timmermans's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murhaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Timmermans throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Timmermans down.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhaa backing away here, and Timmermans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Murhaa avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Timmermans.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timmermans, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans throws out a leg kick but Murhaa moves out of range and Timmermans only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murhaa thumps Timmermans with a low kick.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Timmermans.
Timmermans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Timmermans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Timmermans avoids a kick to the body.
Timmermans takes one to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmermans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmermans throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Timmermans digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Timmermans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Timmermans lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Timmermans moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmermans.
Murhaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Timmermans avoided it.
Timmermans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhaa pushes Timmermans away with a front kick.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timmermans.
Timmermans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Timmermans is looking to score with low kicks.
Timmermans slips under a jab.
Timmermans unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa moves out of range as Timmermans throws a body kick.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Timmermans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Murhaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Murhaa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murhaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him.
Murhaa has Timmermans up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmermans lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Timmermans throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timmermans has time to react.
Timmermans scores with a leg kick.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhaa with a nice cross.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Timmermans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Timmermans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Timmermans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Timmermans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Timmermans throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa scores with a body shot.
Timmermans scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Ispa Murhaa.
Well Murhaa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
Ispa Murhaa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kvame Zulu (ranked 29 p4p, 3 weight class) and Ross Kemp (ranked 58 p4p, 10 weight class). Zulu comes to the cage accompanied by Big Badaboom. Kemp has chosen Ross Kemp is gonna bust you up as his entrance music. 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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265 lbs
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279 lbs
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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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zulu.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu sets himself, and Kemp steps forward looking for the clinch! Zulu avoids it this time.
Kemp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zulu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kemp tries a low kick but Zulu avoids it.
Zulu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kemp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Kemp blocks the leg kick.
Zulu backing away here, and Kemp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zulu lunges at Kemp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kemp's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu misses with a looping left.
Kemp delivers a nice body kick.
Kemp scores with a shot to the body.
Kemp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zulu misses with a wild body shot.
Zulu backing away here, and Kemp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kemp scoring well with a low kick there.
Zulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kemp ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Kemp misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zulu misses.
Kemp tries a quick counter leg kick but Zulu is wise to it.
A low kick from Zulu is predictable there
and Kemp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kemp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp tries to score with a low kick but Zulu moves his leg out of the way.
As Kemp looks to move away, Zulu throws a big counter combo but Kemp just gets out of the way.
Kemp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Zulu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemp.
A big right from Zulu misses.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Kemp.
Zulu throwing a counter right hand but Kemp manages to avoid it.
Kemp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Kemp.
Kemp misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Kemp as the two fighters clinch.
Zulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kemp misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kemp.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu misses with the head strike.
Kemp misses with some punches.
Zulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp lands a hook that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu works on Kemp's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemp tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Kemp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kemp. Kemp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zulu moves out of range of the strikes.
Zulu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zulu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kemp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zulu lands a front kick.
Kemp checks a low kick from Zulu.
Kemp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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 Kvame Zulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zulu scores with a push kick.
Zulu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kemp throws a lazy head kick
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zulu looks for the body kick but Kemp saw that one coming.
Kemp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kemp misses with a right hand
and Zulu counters with an outside leg kick.
Zulu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kemp.
Kemp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a leg kick which misses Kemp's front leg but catches the back leg as Kemp tries to avoid it.
Kemp cracks the inside of Zulu's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp digs a good body shot into Zulu's ribs.
Zulu lands with a nice body punch.
Zulu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kemp misses with the combination.
Kvame Zulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Zulu lands a really nice looking cross but Kemp seems unphased.
Kemp rushes Zulu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Kemp avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Kemp misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp throws a head punch that misses.
Kemp keeps control of Zulu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kemp lands an uppercut.
Kemp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu misses with some punches.
Zulu digs a right hand into Kemp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kemp's gas tank.
Kemp is breathing heavily.
Kemp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zulu throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zulu counters with a nice body kick.
Zulu cracks Kemp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu missing with a left hand there. Kemp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kemp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zulu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kemp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kemp throws a jab when Zulu was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zulu misses the target.
Zulu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kemp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kemp blocks a low kick nicely.
Kemp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zulu.
Kemp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zulu checks it well.
Zulu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kemp just manages to avoid it.
Zulu keeps Kemp at a distance using the push kick.
Kemp misses with a body shot.
Zulu scores with a jab. Kemp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kemp throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
A big right from Zulu misses.
Zulu throws an overhand right that lands on Kemp's shoulder, as Kemp tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zulu throws a looping overhand right but Kemp ducks down to avoid it.
Kemp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zulu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kemp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kemp.
Kemp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zulu.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kemp can do to turn this around?
Kemp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zulu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zulu on the side of the head.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu cracks Kemp with an open hand slap.
Kemp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zulu is able to avoid easily.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Kemp is out of range.
Zulu sets himself, and Kemp steps forward looking for the clinch! Zulu avoids it this time.
Kemp swings for the body but Zulu moves out of range.
Kemp staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Zulu.
That kick from Zulu tenderised Kemp's leg. Kemp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kemp throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp throws a poor cross that misses
and Zulu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kemp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zulu looks to land a combination but Kemp avoids it well.
Kemp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kemp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Zulu backing away here, and Kemp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zulu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemp.
Zulu lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zulu.
Kemp has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zulu.
Kemp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kemp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zulu throws a shot to the body.
Zulu with a jab.
Zulu tries to land a front kick but Kemp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zulu catches Kemp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kemp slips a jab from Zulu.
Zulu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kemp.
Zulu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kemp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kemp is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kemp misses.
Kemp drives through and clinches with Zulu against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu'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.
Zulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zulu backing away here, and Kemp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zulu misses with a body shot.
Zulu drops Kemp with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kemp looks back up at him and smiles so Zulu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kemp is rocked!
Kemp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
Kemp is still on wobbly legs! Can Zulu finish him?
Kemp glances at the clock... BAM! Zulu nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kemp crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kemp is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kvame Zulu!
Kvame Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Kvame Zulu 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Latrobe Arundel (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Arjan Bhullar (ranked 15 p4p, 3 weight class). Arundel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shook Ones. Bhullar has chosen Lords of the Underground - Chief Rocka as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latrobe Arundel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arjan Bhullar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhullar with a nice cross.
Bhullar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arundel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bhullar tries to clinch but Arundel is having none of it.
Bhullar avoids the head kick by Arundel.
Bhullar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arundel looks for the body kick but Bhullar saw that one coming.
Bhullar feints the counter takedown.
Arundel lands a nice hook to Bhullar's body. Bhullar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bhullar looks to land a left hand but Arundel moved out of range nicely.
Bhullar rushes Arundel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arundel breaks the clinch.
Bhullar slips a jab from Arundel.
Arundel moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Arundel.
It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arundel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bhullar.
Arundel walks into a straight right hand from Bhullar.
A clash of legs there as Bhullar blocks the low kick.
Arundel jabs at Bhullar's body.
Bhullar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bhullar slips under a jab.
Arundel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bhullar. That did some damage!
Arundel scores with a sloppy right hand. Bhullar should have avoided that one.
A cross from Bhullar lands.
Arundel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bhullar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar shoots in but Arundel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arundel lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Arundel's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhullar misses with an uppercut.
Arundel keeps Bhullar at a distance using the push kick.
Bhullar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arundel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bhullar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arundel is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arundel looks to land a left hand but Bhullar moved out of range nicely.
Bhullar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arundel throws a shot from downtown. Bhullar moves away and avoids it.
Bhullar misses with a looping right.
Bhullar loads up on a big right hand but Arundel slips the punch.
Arundel misses with a body shot.
Bhullar misses with a takedown
and Arundel counters with a nice uppercut.
Latrobe Arundel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Bhullar.
Bhullar lands a slapping body shot.
Bhullar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arundel lands a nice hook to Bhullar's body. Bhullar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arundel misses with a double jab.
Arundel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bhullar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bhullar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arundel under the eye.
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!
Bhullar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bhullar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arundel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latrobe Arundel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arjan Bhullar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arundel misses with a low kick.
Bhullar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bhullar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arundel.
Arundel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhullar can do to turn this around?
Bhullar looks to throw the jab but Arundel is out of range.
It looked like Arundel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bhullar.
Latrobe Arundel is winning the standup battle so far.
Bhullar tries to close the distance and clinch but Arundel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arundel throws a looping overhand right but Bhullar ducks down to avoid it.
Arundel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bhullar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arundel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Bhullar there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arundel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Bhullar catches Arundel right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arundel looks to land a right hand but Bhullar moved out of range.
Bhullar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arundel.
Bhullar with the counter takedown but Arundel avoids it easily.
Arundel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arundel slips under a jab from Bhullar.
Arundel throws out a powerful jab.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arundel as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Bhullar misses.
Bhullar connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arundel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bhullar! Arundel lets Bhullar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bhullar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arundel ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bhullar's jaw. Bhullar's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Arundel does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Latrobe Arundel!
Latrobe Arundel retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Latrobe Arundel 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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