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BFC BLOODBATH 5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Risto Rytina (ranked 3591 p4p, 5915 weight class) and Soons Sam (ranked 469 p4p, 604 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Rytina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soons Sam!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sam darts in looking for a takedown but Rytina gets double underhooks and turns Sam into the cage.
Rytina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Soons Sam has been cut.
Sam tries to clinch but Rytina moves away
and Rytina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Rytina finds it's target.
 Sam is rocked!
Rytina walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sam drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rytina swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sam's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risto Rytina!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Banks (ranked 3996 p4p, 4050 weight class) and Abdul Azizsbatereja (ranked 504 p4p, 513 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adonis Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Azizsbatereja!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azizsbatereja throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azizsbatereja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Azizsbatereja ducks down to avoid it.
Azizsbatereja doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azizsbatereja has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Banks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Azizsbatereja throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azizsbatereja wants to clinch.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azizsbatereja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azizsbatereja ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Banks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Banks misses with a lunging right hand
and Azizsbatereja counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azizsbatereja misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
Azizsbatereja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banks throws a hook but Azizsbatereja avoids it easily.
As Banks backs off Azizsbatereja throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Oooooh!!! Banks has knocked Azizsbatereja down with a huge combo! Banks steps away and waves a wobbly Azizsbatereja back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Azizsbatereja is rocked!
It looks like Abdul Azizsbatereja has been cut.
Azizsbatereja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azizsbatereja lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Adonis Banks has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azizsbatereja moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Azizsbatereja thuds his right hand into Banks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azizsbatereja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azizsbatereja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azizsbatereja looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azizsbatereja tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azizsbatereja moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks looks to land a combination but Azizsbatereja avoids it well.
Azizsbatereja feints the counter takedown.
Azizsbatereja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheers as Banks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azizsbatereja doesn't seem phased though.
Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azizsbatereja tries to clinch but Banks moves away
and Banks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Azizsbatereja! Banks lets Azizsbatereja back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Azizsbatereja is still on wobbly legs! Can Banks finish him?
Azizsbatereja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Azizsbatereja takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Banks sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Azizsbatereja bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Banks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Johnson Da Silva (ranked 4766 p4p, 3174 weight class) and Tavon Shebu (ranked 539 p4p, 422 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Projota - Foco, Força e Fé. Tavon Shebu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbert Johnson Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tavon Shebu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shebu gets caught flat footed, as Da Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shebu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Da Silva dives into side control.
Shebu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Da Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Shebu tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position.
Da Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Shebu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Da Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Da Silva working the head with strikes.
Da Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shebu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shebu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shebu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
Shebu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
Shebu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shebu working the head and body with strikes.
Shebu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Shebu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Shebu tries to pass.
Da Silva is controlling Shebu's posture.
Shebu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shebu throwing strikes but missing.
Shebu throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shebu is controlling him.
Shebu postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shebu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Shebu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva works over Shebu with some ground and pound from guard.
Shebu has control of Da Silva's left arm, preventing Da Silva from doing any damage.
Da Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Da Silva prevents Shebu from getting back to his feet.
Shebu pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva won't allow Shebu to get back to his feet.
Shebu wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Shebu controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Shebu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva pulls Shebu in to control the position.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shebu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shebu manages to get himself to full guard.
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 Gilbert Johnson Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shebu connects with a jab.
Shebu thumps Da Silva with a low kick.
Shebu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Shebu sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shebu sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shebu tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Shebu tries to kick Da Silva off but Da Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shebu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gilbert Johnson Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shebu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Da Silva keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva wants to take the fight to the mat but Shebu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shebu - that landed with a thud.
Shebu stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Johnson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shebu lands an uppercut.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shebu.
Shebu lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shebu working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Da Silva looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shebu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shebu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Shebu.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
Shebu lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shebu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Shebu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shebu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shebu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tavon Shebu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Shebu lands a body punch.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Shebu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Shebu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shebu presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shebu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shebu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shebu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shebu lands with a short shot to the head.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Shebu.
A right handed body shot lands from Shebu.
Shebu is struggling to control the position.
Shebu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
Shebu pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
The referee calls for Shebu to work.
Come on Shebu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shebu lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Shebu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shebu lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu is working Da Silva over against the cage.
Shebu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shebu lands a body shot.
Shebu lands a nice uppercut.
Shebu cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Shebu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Da Silva is looking for a takedown.
Shebu taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Shebu on the inside.
Shebu working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Shebu scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Shebu stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tavon Shebu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shebu lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Shebu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Shebu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shebu slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Shebu. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
Shebu drives through and clinches with Da Silva against the cage.
Shebu stalling against the cage.
Shebu works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Da Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shebu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Johnson Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Shebu gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shebu, as that shot connected.
Da Silva 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.
Shebu connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Shebu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gilbert Johnson Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shebu lands an overhand right.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Shebu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shebu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shebu pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Shebu won't allow it.
Shebu lands a body shot.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shebu lands a knee to the body.
Shebu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Shebu on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shebu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Da Silva up against the cage.
Shebu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Shebu.
Shebu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Shebu.
Shebu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike.
Shebu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shebu lands a body punch.
Shebu digs a right hand underneath Da Silva's ribcage. Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Shebu.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shebu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Shebu.
A nice left hand lands by Shebu.
Shebu scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shebu.
Shebu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu controlling the action here for a moment.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Shebu manages to get underhooks.
Shebu lands with a left to the head.
Shebu has Da Silva pressed against the cage.
Shebu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shebu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
A short body shot lands from Shebu as the two fighters clinch.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shebu lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shebu lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
Shebu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Da Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shebu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Shebu manages to get underhooks.
Shebu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shebu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shebu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shebu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shebu pushes Da Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shebu lands a nice shot to the body.
Shebu avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shebu is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shebu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavon Shebu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shebu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tavon Shebu!
After the big win, Tavon Shebu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vanguard Athletics and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Souza Da Cruz (ranked 4662 p4p, 3420 weight class) and Muamer Tomovic (ranked 417 p4p, 341 weight class). Muamer Tomovic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderlei Souza Da Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muamer Tomovic!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Cruz drives through and clinches with Tomovic against the cage.
Da Cruz has Tomovic pressed against the cage.
Da Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Tomovic is blocking nicely.
Da Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Da Cruz is stalling here.
Da Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Tomovic is working Da Cruz over against the cage.
Da Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tomovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Cruz tries a knee to the head but Tomovic blocks it.
Da Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Tomovic avoids it by throwing Da Cruz back against the cage.
Da Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomovic avoids the damage to the body.
Tomovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Cruz just leaning against Tomovic, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Tomovic lands a shot to the body.
Tomovic tries a knee to the head but Da Cruz blocks it.
Da Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Da Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomovic controls his hands.
Da Cruz tries a body shot but Tomovic blocks it.
Da Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Tomovic avoids it by throwing Da Cruz back against the cage.
Tomovic tries to break free but Da Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Da Cruz works on Tomovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Da Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Cruz working aggressively here.
Da Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomovic.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Da Cruz.
Tomovic blocking some punches.
Tomovic tries to break the clinch but Da Cruz is controlling the position.
Da Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tomovic tries to break the clinch but Da Cruz is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Cruz.
Da Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Cruz just leaning against Tomovic, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tomovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tomovic looking for a takedown.
Tomovic lands a shoulder strike.
Da Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomovic avoids the damage to the body.
Tomovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Da Cruz up against the cage.
Da Cruz is working Tomovic over against the cage.
Da Cruz controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomovic.
Come on Da Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Da Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Da Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomovic's elbow.
Da Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Da Cruz.
We've been informed that Tomovic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic pulls guard effortlessly.
Tomovic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Cruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Da Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomovic throws a counter combo.
Tomovic throws a head kick that Da Cruz semi-blocks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tomovic. Da Cruz shrugs it off though.
Da Cruz throws a hook but Tomovic blocks it.
Tomovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Da Cruz back to the cage. Tomovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Souza Da Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tomovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tomovic!
Tomovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Tomovic lands.
A head kick misses from Tomovic.
Da Cruz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tomovic manages to circle out of the way.
Tomovic misses with a double jab.
Da Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Muamer Tomovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Cruz scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Cruz counters with a good, hard body kick but Tomovic shrugs it off.
Da Cruz clinches up with Tomovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Cruz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Da Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Tomovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Cruz into the cage.
A knee to the head by Da Cruz.
Da Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Tomovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tomovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Da Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Da Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomovic avoids it.
Tomovic has picked Da Cruz up - he's going for a ride! Tomovic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Da Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Da Cruz controlling the position.
Tomovic stays in close to Da Cruz's body and controls the position.
Da Cruz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tomovic is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Da Cruz is struggling to control the position.
Tomovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Cruz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tomovic goes for a takedown attempt but Da Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wanderlei Souza Da Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muamer Tomovic.
Tomovic scores with the left hand. Da Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
Tomovic blocks the body kick.
Tomovic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomovic throws a nice head kick!
Muamer Tomovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Cruz throws a lazy body kick
and Tomovic counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Tomovic misses.
Tomovic scores with a one two! Da Cruz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tomovic is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomovic lands with an overhand left.
Tomovic lands a two punch combo.
Tomovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Da Cruz is rocked!
Tomovic throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Da Cruz stumbling backwards into the cage! Da Cruz bounces back off the cage towards Tomovic, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Tomovic lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Tomovic celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Muamer Tomovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Cooper (ranked 3607 p4p, 2222 weight class) and Drax Bautista (ranked 398 p4p, 252 weight class). Drax Bautista has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drax Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper swings widly with a right hand
and Bautista connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.
Cooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cooper lands a jab to the head.
Cooper blocks a jab.
Cooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bautista under the eye.
Cooper throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
Cooper staying out of range there.
Bautista scores with a nice head shot.
Cooper misses with an uppercut
and Bautista counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bautista feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cooper sprawling to the canvas! Cooper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bautista finish him?!
Cooper is rocked!
Sam Cooper's cut is getting worse.
Bautista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooper seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bautista slips under a jab from Cooper.
Cooper lands with a shot to the body.
Bautista moves away from the strike by Cooper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Cooper misses.
Bautista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bautista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Bautista.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bautista! But no joy.
Bautista on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sam Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista missing with a left hand there. Cooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bautista.
Sam Cooper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bautista walks into a straight right hand from Cooper.
Cooper slips a straight right by Bautista.
Bautista takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bautista swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cooper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bautista throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Bautista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bautista throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cooper connects with a body shot that sends Bautista's belly button to the back.
Cooper connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bautista misses the target.
Bautista misses with a looping left.
Cooper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bautista looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely.
Cooper throws a body punch but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista misses with a looping right.
Cooper digs a good hook to Bautista's body.
Bautista is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bautista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooper.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooper lands a nice hook to Bautista's body. Bautista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Cooper does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bautista! But no joy.
Cooper tests Bautista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bautista steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Bautista is just out of range.
Cooper drops Bautista with a naaaaasty hook - Bautista is in real trouble here! Cooper dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Cooper!
After winning the bout, Sam Cooper 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 1891 p4p, 1710 weight class) and Timo Jukola (ranked 266 p4p, 233 weight class). James Kirk had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola dodges the punch combination from Kirk.
Kirk backing away here, and Jukola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirk.
Jukola walks into a left hand.
Kirk is looking to clinch.
Kirk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jukola thuds a left hand into Kirk's body.
Kirk throws the kick towards the body but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirk moves into the clinch.
Jukola tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Jukola 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.
Kirk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
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!
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk lands with a right to the head.
Kirk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirk tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Jukola.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
A shot in the inside from Jukola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk takes a shot to the head.
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Kirk misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirk throws a right hand that Jukola ducks under and follows up with a left that Jukola also avoids with ease.
Jukola feints a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jukola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
Kirk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jukola.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Kirk.
Kirk walks into a stiff left hand from Jukola.
Kirk throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jukola to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukola throws a shot from downtown. Kirk moves away and avoids it.
Jukola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirk takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
A short right from Jukola.
Kirk tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Jukola is trying to break the clinch but Kirk is controlling him.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Kirk is working Jukola over against the cage.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirk.
Kirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is working Jukola over against the cage.
Kirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirk tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jukola - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
Kirk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jukola. Jukola obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Timo Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk throws a leg kick that misses.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk tries a low kick but Jukola avoids it.
Kirk takes the fight into the clinch.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
Kirk takes a shot to the head.
Kirk misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James Kirk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Jukola.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Kirk.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Jukola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirks head.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Kirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Kirk.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Kirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Jukola blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirk has him pressed against the cage.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Jukola lands a shot to the body.
Jukola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirks head.
Kirk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Jukola.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jukola or not.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola lands a right hand.
Jukola pushes Kirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirk lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirk.
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola working aggressively here.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Kirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Kirk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk gets through Jukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jukola gets through Kirk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jukola throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jukola.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timo Jukola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kirk takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola is looking to slow Kirk down with leg kicks.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Kirk cracks Jukola with an open hand slap.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Kirk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirk doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Kirk tries to counter by clinching up but Jukola breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirk misses the target.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Kirk does no damage.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola checks a leg kick.
Kirk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirk lands with an overhand left.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirk at a distance.
Jukola checks a low kick from Kirk.
Kirk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirk throws out a powerful jab.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses
and Jukola counters with a left and a right that stings Kirk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Kirk misses.
Kirk scores with the left hand. Jukola knows he should have avoided that one.
Jukola is rocked!
Kirk closes the distance and clinches.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Jukola.
A hook to the body from Kirk.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola working hard to break the clinch.
Jukola presses Kirk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk working aggressively here.
A short right from Jukola.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk digs a right hand into Jukola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jukola's gas tank.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirk is leaning against Jukola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Jukola.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jukola is working Kirk over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola works on Kirk's body with a couple of short punches.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola.
Kirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola wants to break free but Kirk has control.
Jukola lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jukola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy King (ranked 1679 p4p, 3312 weight class) and Joseph Starling (ranked 196 p4p, 374 weight class). Joseph Starling is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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276
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Solid boxing
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Starling !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starling .
Starling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Starling connects with a jab.
Starling gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Starling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Starling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Starling working a defensive guard here.
King postures up in Starling 's guard and throws a big left but Starling blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Starling has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Starling has wrist control.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starling controlling King's posture.
King wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Starling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Starling tries to stand but King is controlling from the bottom.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Starling wants to stand and escape but instead King has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
King wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving.
Starling pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Starling is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King with a nice head shot there.
King trying to control but Starling is working from the bottom.
King is in close to Starling 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
King landing some decent shots from guard.
Starling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Starling has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King trying to control but Starling is working from the bottom.
Starling wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Starling trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Starling has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starling managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starling is trying to keep King in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
King lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starling controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
Starling wants to sweep but no luck.
King trying to control but Starling is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Starling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Starling scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph Starling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starling throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling lands a nice looking body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Starling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Starling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Starling lands a nice looking body kick.
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Starling misses with a head kick.
Starling lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
Starling misses with a looping right.
King half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Starling has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Starling trying to control here.
Starling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starling .
Starling looking for a sweep. Not yet Starling , not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is working Starling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starling wants to sweep but no luck.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Starling looking to control.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Starling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starling looking to control.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Starling .
Starling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jimmy King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starling trying to control the position.
Starling is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King preventing the sweep.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around?
King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
King landing some decent shots from guard.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King lands a couple of digs.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King content to stall in guard here.
Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Starling is trying to control the position but King postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King distracts Starling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King stands up over Starling , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King is in close to Starling 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starling controlling King's posture.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starling looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King with a nice head shot there.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
Starling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King throws a strike but Starling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starling wants to stand and escape but instead King has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Starling has momentary wrist control but King slips an elbow through the middle.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King scoring with punches to the head and body.
King scoring with punches to the head and body.
King distracts Starling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Starling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King is in close to Starling 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starling is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Starling covers up, he's hurt! King keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from King and the ref steps in to end the fight! King can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy King!
After the big win, Jimmy King made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Sports Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Roger (ranked 1895 p4p, 2431 weight class) and Flange McDrippy (ranked 260 p4p, 325 weight class). Roger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Under Jolly Roger. Flange McDrippy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flange McDrippy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger throws a series of punches but McDrippy moves out of range.
McDrippy tries to counter with a clinch but Roger shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roger is defended easily by McDrippy.
McDrippy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDrippy as he avoids it easily.
Roger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDrippy circles away quickly and effectively.
Roger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Roger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roger walks into a left hand.
Roger throws a sloppy body shot
and McDrippy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Roger! McDrippy lets Roger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDrippy lands a nice hook to Roger's body. Roger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roger showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrippy is trying to get back to full guard.
Roger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDrippy's head.
Roger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roger trying to control from half guard but McDrippy is working away.
McDrippy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDrippy trying to control but Roger postures up.
McDrippy manages to get to full guard.
McDrippy is adopting a defensive guard.
McDrippy is trying to control the position but Roger postures up.
Roger forces his way into half guard.
Roger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDrippy sees it coming and defends easily.
Roger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDrippy defends it well.
McDrippy wants to control but Roger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roger is keen to just control but McDrippy is a slippery customer.
Roger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDrippy defending well though.
Roger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roger is looking for a kimura but McDrippy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roger to get the leverage.
McDrippy is controlling Roger's trapped leg to prevent Roger from advancing to side control.
Roger is looking for a kimura but McDrippy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roger to get the leverage.
Roger is keen to just control but McDrippy is a slippery customer.
McDrippy is positioning himself well to prevent Roger advancing to mount.
Roger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDrippy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDrippy is trying to stand back up but Roger is controlling him
McDrippy wants to control but Roger is keeping busy.
Roger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDrippy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDrippy trying to control here.
McDrippy is trying to stand.
Well, if Roger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDrippy is not content to let Roger control the position.
Roger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDrippy trying to hold on to Roger's head to control him but Roger postures up.
Roger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDrippy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDrippy.
McDrippy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but McDrippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDrippy is pulling down on Roger's head to control his posture.
We've been informed that McDrippy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roger advances position into side control!
Roger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDrippy has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDrippy is letting Roger control him for a moment.
Roger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roger in side control lands a decent elbow.
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 Jolly Roger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roger shoots in and gets a takedown into McDrippy's guard.
Roger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roger wants to pass the guard but McDrippy is keeping the position.
Roger stopping the sweep attempt from McDrippy.
Roger stays in close to McDrippy's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDrippy is keeping the position for now.
McDrippy is trying to control the position but Roger postures up.
Roger wants to control from the top but McDrippy keeps moving.
Roger is really struggling to control McDrippy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDrippy wants to stand up but Roger is controlling him.
McDrippy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roger prevents McDrippy from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrippy has control of Roger's left arm, preventing Roger from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roger won't allow McDrippy to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roger has his takedown stuffed
and McDrippy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roger shoots and misses
and McDrippy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McDrippy keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Roger drops back looking for a leg! McDrippy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDrippy manages to kick Roger off! Roger jumps back into McDrippy's guard.
Roger trying to control but McDrippy is working from the bottom.
McDrippy looking for a sweep. Not yet McDrippy, not yet.
McDrippy is controlling Roger's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger trying to control but McDrippy is working from the bottom.
McDrippy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDrippy keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Roger with a nice head shot there.
McDrippy is trying to control the position but Roger postures up.
Roger prevents McDrippy from getting back to his feet.
Roger forces his way into half guard.
McDrippy is not content to let Roger control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDrippy is trying to stand up here but Roger is controlling him well.
Roger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roger maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McDrippy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Roger has cracked it and McDrippy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Roger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jolly Roger!
Jolly Roger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between T Bone Carver (ranked 2535 p4p, 1594 weight class) and David King (ranked 338 p4p, 221 weight class). King has chosen Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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212
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, T Bone Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David King!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carver looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King avoids the body shot from Carver.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Carver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carver throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King cracks a nice hook into Carver's ribs.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
It looks like T Bone Carver has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carver scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carver looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King scores with a body shot.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carver misses with a straight left.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carver misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carver.
T Bone Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver slips under a jab.
Carver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carver throws a big shot that misses.
Carver walks into a jab.
T Bone Carver's cut is getting worse.
Carver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Carver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Carver misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carver, as that shot connected.
Carver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like David King has been cut.
King misses with a hook.
Carver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King works Carver's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King sizes up Carver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carver is rocked!
T Bone Carver's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carver was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Carver throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Carver thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Carver misses.
King ducks under a wild hook from Carver.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carver.
A big right from Carver misses.
King cracks Carver with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Carver to stand back up!
Oh Carver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Carver misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Carver seems to have got his legs back now.
Carver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carver had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
King connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King drops Carver with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Carver! King dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David King!
David King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 238 p4p, 469 weight class) and Winston Todd (ranked 31 p4p, 62 weight class). Matsuda comes to the cage accompanied by Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King. Todd has chosen Piano Man 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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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Todd sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Matsuda with that takedown attempt.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Matsuda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Todd is fending him off so far but Matsuda persists. Nope, Todd circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsuda should have avoided that one.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuda is just out of range.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Matsuda fails with the takedown
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuda 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuda walks into a jab.
Matsuda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Todd's waist but Todd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsuda off to one side.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Todd sprawls and moves away.
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd connects with a right hand. Matsuda shakes it off.
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!
Matsuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuda's sensitive parts.
Matsuda walks into a jab.
Matsuda shoots for a takedown but Todd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Todd scores with a spinning back kick!
Matsuda is breathing heavily.
Todd moves out of range as Matsuda strikes.
Todd 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.
Tanaka Matsuda's cut is getting worse.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuda. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown but Todd shows good takedown defense.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuda in his tracks.
Matsuda is rocked!
Tanaka Matsuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Matsuda! Todd dives in looking to finish! Matsuda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Winston Todd was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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