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DMMA 245 Doomsday vs Calamari PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suzaku Kururugi (ranked 22410 p4p, 3490 weight class) and Samson Komua (ranked 569 p4p, 393 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suzaku Kururugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samson Komua!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kururugi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Komua checks it well.
Kururugi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Komua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kururugi throws a big shot that misses.
Kururugi throws a body punch but Komua moves out of range.
Komua shapes to counter with a head kick.
Komua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Kururugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Komua doesn't seem phased though.
Kururugi avoids the head kick by Komua.
Kururugi tries to move into range but Komua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Komua there.
Komua cracks Kururugi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Komua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Komua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Komua there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komua misses with a hook
and Kururugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kururugi blocks a head kick by Komua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kururugi throws a jab when Komua was well out of range.
Kururugi lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Komua blocks the low kick.
Komua avoids a kick to the body.
Komua's coach down at Island Kings Lua MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Komua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Komua misses with a straight left.
Kururugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kururugi connects with a solid leg kick.
Komua throws a leg kick that misses.
Komua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Komua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samson Komua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kururugi's head.
Kururugi connects with a solid leg kick.
Komua swings for the body but Kururugi moves out of range.
Komua throws a right hand that misses
and Kururugi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kururugi with a nice calf kick.
Kururugi throws a wild body kick that Komua sees coming a mile off.
Kururugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Komua misses with an uppercut. Kururugi saw that one coming.
Komua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Komua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kururugi avoids the body shot from Komua.
Kururugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Komua.
Kururugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komua.
Komua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kururugi counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Komua.
Komua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kururugi is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Komua misses its intended target.
Komua throws a lazy uppercut
and Kururugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Komua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Komua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Komua misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Kururugi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Komua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kururugi.
Kururugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kururugi lands a nice shot that snaps Komua's head back.
A left lands for Komua.
We've been told by Kururugi's head coaches at Thunder Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kururugi!
Komua throws an overhand right that lands on Kururugi's shoulder, as Kururugi tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komua throws out a loose jab but Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kururugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komua.
Komua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kururugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Komua misses.
Kururugi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Komua misses with a combination
and Kururugi counters with a nice leg kick.
Komua lands with a kick to the temple. Kururugi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Komua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kururugi can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Komua coming out on top.
Kururugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kururugi connects with an inside leg kick.
Komua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Suzaku Kururugi will probably get the nod.
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.
Kururugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Komua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Komua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Komua tried to score with a low kick but Kururugi checks it.
Kururugi checks a leg kick.
Komua misses with a straight right.
Komua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
Komua connects with a high kick.
Komua throws a lazy head kick
letting Kururugi counter with a right hand.
Komua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi punishes Komua's body with a nice straight punch.
Komua throws a poor cross that misses
and Kururugi counters with a straight right hand.
Komua thumps Kururugi with a low kick.
Komua misses with a body punch
and Kururugi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kururugi circles away quickly and effectively.
Komua is breathing heavily.
Kururugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kururugi cracks Komua with a hook to the temple - Komua is on wobbly legs here! Kururugi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Komua falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kururugi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Suzaku Kururugi!
During a confident post fight interview, Suzaku Kururugi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Francis (ranked 3303 p4p, 3264 weight class) and Rebel Smith (ranked 353 p4p, 350 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith works Francis's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Francis's head back.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Francis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis lands a head shot.
Francis has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow.
Francis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Francis at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Francis. That one must have hurt.
Francis lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Francis lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Francis throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Francis works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Francis staying out of range there.
Francis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis avoids the body shot from Smith.
Francis scores with a decent looking hook.
Francis throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Francis only half commits.
Smith swings for the body but Francis moves out of range.
Francis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Francis.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Francis swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francis.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
A short left from Francis.
Francis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Francis with a nice body shot.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action.
Francis blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Francis's elbow.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Francis.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Francis is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Francis avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Francis pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis lands a left hand.
Francis digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith looks winded!
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Francis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
Smith lands a body shot.
Francis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Francis lands a right hand.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Francis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Francis lands with a light punch inside.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Francis is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Francis lands a shoulder strike.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Francis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Francis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Francis.
Francis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A body shot lands from Francis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Francis.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Smith is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Francis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Francis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Francis drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Francis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Smith misses.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Francis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Francis connects with a looping right hand.
BOOM! Francis lands a beautiful left hook that drops Smith. Smith tries to recover but Francis is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Smith lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Francis!
Oliver Francis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 2480 p4p, 3974 weight class) and Henny Bottles (ranked 174 p4p, 265 weight class). Henny Bottles will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henny Bottles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Bottles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Bottles is looking for the big counter here.
Bottles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Bottles throws a leg kick but Rodrigues sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottles thows a body kick. Rodrigues tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bottles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottles throws a body kick that misses.
Rodrigues motions for Bottles to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottles tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Bottles's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Bottles uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottles tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Bottles is rocked!
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that drops Bottles like a sack of potatoes! Rodrigues dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dag Schotel (ranked 2385 p4p, 3753 weight class) and James Diamond (ranked 316 p4p, 442 weight class). James Diamond has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Schotel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schotel.
Schotel connects with a single shot there.
Diamond throws the kick towards the body but Schotel avoids it.
Schotel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diamond scores with a nice head shot.
Diamond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diamond misses with a looping right.
Schotel is looking to counter punch.
Schotel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Diamond misses with a combination
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
James Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schotel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schotel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schotel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schotel lands a nice shot that snaps Diamond's head back.
Diamond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schotel finds it's way round the side to connect with Diamond's head.
Schotel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Schotel as he connects with a hook.
Diamond is rocked!
Diamond shoots in but Schotel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diamond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schotel scrambles back to his feet.
Schotel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dag Schotel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamond cracks Schotel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schotel scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schotel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diamond looks winded!
Diamond takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Schotel finish him?
Schotel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diamond seems to have recovered his senses.
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Diamond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schotel connects with a body shot that sends Diamond's belly button to the back.
Diamond wants to clinch up but Schotel keeps it at a distance.
Diamond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schotel lands a big uppercut and Diamond crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diamond looks OK. Schotel waves Diamond back to his feet!
That has opened up James Diamond's cut even more.
Diamond misses with a lunging right hand
and Schotel counters with a right hand to the body.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond fails with the takedown
and Schotel counters with a huge left! Diamond is in big trouble! He's backing up but Schotel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Diamond from any more damage. A dominating finish by Schotel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Schotel!
Dag Schotel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tico Tico (ranked 1227 p4p, 1419 weight class) and Jean Luc Petit (ranked 91 p4p, 102 weight class). Tico's entrance music is Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico . A fine choice. Petit has chosen Dirty Beaches - Lord Knows Best as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tico Tico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Luc Petit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Petit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Petit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tico tried to counter with a leg kick but Petit avoided it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tico. That's going to slow Petit down.
Petit drives through and clinches with Tico against the cage.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tico throws an elbow but misses.
Petit tries a body shot but Tico blocks it.
Petit works on Tico's body with a couple of short punches.
Petit lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Tico.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Tico lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit misses with a body punch.
Tico blocking some punches.
Tico working aggressively here.
Tico lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico lands with a right to the head.
Tico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petit.
Tico misses with some punches.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Tico tries to work over Petit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petit is keeping busy.
Petit lands a left hand.
Tico blocks an uppercut.
Petit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tico backwards.
Petit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tico in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tico wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tico takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit scores with a shoulder strike.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tico in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Tico.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petit tries to work over Tico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tico wants to break free but Petit has control.
Tico pushes Petit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petit blocking some punches.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tico on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tico misses with a body punch.
Petit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tico scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tico tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Tico back against the cage.
Tico tries to throw a body punch but Petit avoids it by throwing Tico back against the cage.
Petit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tico backwards.
Tico lands a right hand.
Petit tries a body shot but Tico blocks it.
Nice body punch from Tico - that landed with a thud.
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Petit controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petit lands a body punch.
Tico tries to land knees in the clinch but Petit avoids the damage to the body.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Tico blocks it.
Tico misses with some punches.
Petit misses with the head strike.
Tico misses with a body punch.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tico struggles to land a body shot inside as Petit controls his hands.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tico misses with a punch to the body.
Tico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Tico scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petit lands a right hand.
Petit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit landing knees to the head.
Petit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico misses with a punch on the inside.
Petit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tico's face.
Petit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tico counters with a left to the body.
Petit misses with a body kick.
Petit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petit misses with an uppercut.
Petit misses with a looping right.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Tico moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Petit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Petit fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Tico counters with a quick kick to the body but Petit blocks it.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Petit.
Tico scores with a one two! Petit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tico gets tackled into the cage by Petit. Petit maintains the clinch.
Petit has Tico pushed against the cage.
Tico misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit blocking some punches.
Tico blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petit struggles to land a body shot inside as Tico controls his hands.
Petit pushes Tico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Petit.
Tico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tico throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Petit.
A knee to the head by Petit.
Petit with a knee to the head.
Tico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petit's elbow.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tico.
Tico tries a body shot but Petit blocks it.
Tico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petit lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Petit on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 Tico is rocked!
Tico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Tico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petit misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Jab from Tico.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Tico seems to have got his legs back now.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petit counters with a nice right hand that sends Tico toppling to the canvas! Tico scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Petit finish him?!
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Petit forces Tico back against the cage and clinches.
Tico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petit looking to throw knees to the head but Tico is blocking nicely.
Tico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tico can't find room to land a body shot as Petit controls the action.
A short left from Petit.
Petit scores with a shot to the side of Tico's head.
Tico digs a right hand into Petit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petit's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Tico as the two fighters clinch.
Petit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petit misses with a knee strike.
Tico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ticos head.
Tico throws a head punch that misses.
Tico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petit misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tico breaks from the clinch.
Petit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Petit.
Petit throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Tico jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petit.
Tico throws a hook but Petit blocks it.
Petit throws a leg kick that misses.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit keeps Tico at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Petit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tico moves out of range of the body kick.
Petit clinches.
Petit prevents a body shot from Tico.
Tico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
Petit misses with a head kick.
Tico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
Petit tries to close the distance and clinch but Tico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tico is able to avoid easily.
Tico appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Tico.
Petit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tico's sensitive parts.
Petit lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Petit throws a leg kick
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petit throws a sloppy body shot
and Tico counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Petit's head but Petit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Petit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
A jab from Petit does it's job there.
Crunch! Tico slams his shin into Petit's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tico misses with a hook.
Petit throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petit throws a big shot that misses.
Tico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petit. Petit obviously looking to wear him down.
Petit moves forwards but Tico connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petit tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Tico, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petit throws a low kick but Tico avoids it.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petit connects with a leg kick.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petit manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with an uppercut.
Tico throws a jab when Petit was well out of range.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit.
Tico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petit wants to clinch up but Tico keeps it at a distance.
Tico fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petit is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petit pushes Tico away with a front kick.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Petit's head but Petit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico throws a good cross that connects.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Petit misses with an uppercut.
Tico misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Petit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petit scores with a nice head shot.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tico misses with an uppercut
and Petit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
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 Tico Tico.
I think Petit 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Petit!
A very excited looking Jean Luc Petit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 2645 p4p, 2445 weight class) and Hector Gray (ranked 123 p4p, 118 weight class). Hector Gray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gray!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray slips under a jab.
Gray throws out a counter right but Vyr avoids it with no problem.
Vyr looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Vyr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vyr throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray slips a jab from Vyr.
Gray throws out a counter right but Vyr avoids it with no problem.
Gray has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vyr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vyr throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vyr. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vyr looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vyr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gray! But no joy.
Vyr throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray throws out a counter right but Vyr avoids it with no problem.
Vyr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vyr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vyr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vyr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vyr throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vyr missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vyr misses with a straight left.
Jab from Vyr.
Vyr lands a right hook to the body.
Vyr lands a nice shot that snaps Gray's head back.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Vyr.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vyr.
Gray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vyr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.
Vyr throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vyr throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Vyr throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vyr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gray wants to control but Vyr is keeping him busy.
Gray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vyr is not content to let Gray control the position.
Vyr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gray taking a break here but Vyr is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray prevents Vyr from standing back up.
Gray is pressing down on Vyr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vyr is holding on for now.
Gray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gray thows a huge punch but Vyr dodges it nicely.
Gray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vyr is just riding it out for now. Gray eventually gives up the hold.
Vyr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
Vyr is trying to stand up here but Gray is controlling him well.
Vyr has one foot on Gray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vyr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vyr swings widly with a right hand
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vyr misses with a right hand
and Gray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Vyr is keeping the position.
Gray wants to control from the top but Vyr keeps moving.
Gray scoring with some ground and pound.
Gray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Gray might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray cracks Vyr with a solid left hand.
Gray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gray prevents Vyr from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gray postures up and lands a big shot to Vyr's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vlastimil Vyr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vyr.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vyr throws a big shot that misses.
Vyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vyr misses with a double jab
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vyr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vyr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Vyr throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vyr defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vyr misses with a looping right.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vyr misses with a body shot.
Vyr throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Gray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vyr throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vyr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Vyr misses with a right hand
and Vyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vlastimil Vyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vyr.
Vyr throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Gray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vyr.
A little jabbing left from Gray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vyr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vyr misses with a hook
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray defending well as Vyr loads up on a big left hand.
Vyr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gray feints the counter takedown.
Vyr throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Vyr as he connects with a hook.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vyr throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
And Gray tries to counter it with a takedown but Vyr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vyr works Gray's body with a nice hook.
Vyr lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vyr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vyr.
Vyr misses with a straight left.
A big right from Vyr misses.
Gray feints the counter takedown.
Vlastimil Vyr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Vyr throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray walks into a stiff left hand from Vyr.
Vyr misses with a double jab
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Vyr looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Vyr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vyr.
Gray feints the counter takedown.
Vyr swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Vlastimil Vyr is winning the standup battle so far.
Vyr stuns Gray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Vyr misses.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vyr.
And Gray tries to counter it with a takedown but Vyr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vyr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vyr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vyr throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vyr. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vyr looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray throws out a counter right but Vyr avoids it with no problem.
Vyr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Gray tries to counter it with a takedown but Vyr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vyr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vyr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Vyr throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray with the counter takedown but Vyr avoids it easily.
Vyr cracks Gray with an open hand slap.
Vyr misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vyr misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlastimil Vyr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Gray.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gray! But no joy.
Vyr missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vyr swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray moves out of range as Vyr strikes.
Vyr throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Vyr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vyr lands a slapping body shot.
Gray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vyr.
Vyr swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vyr.
Gray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vyr just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vyr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vyr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vyr throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
And Gray tries to counter it with a takedown but Vyr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vyr throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vyr.
Vyr throws a poor cross that misses
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Vyr misses.
Vyr looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vyr misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Gray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vyr misses the jab.
Vyr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gray slips under a jab.
Gray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vyr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vyr defends it well.
Vyr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gray feints the counter takedown.
Vyr misses with a combination
and Gray counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray grinds an elbow into Vyr's temple.
Vyr is trying to buck Gray off.
Gray laying and praying for a moment but Vyr takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gray slows the pace down in half guard.
Gray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vyr tries to kick Gray off but Gray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gray in particular looking to stall.
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Vyr is defending well.
Vyr wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vyr is not content to let Gray control the position.
Vyr is looking to escape.
Gray content to control rather than advance.
Gray throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vyr to regain full guard.
Gray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vyr keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vyr wants to get back to his feet but Gray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hector Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlastimil Vyr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vyr throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlastimil Vyr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vyr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlastimil Vyr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chike Obi (ranked 524 p4p, 762 weight class) and Galen Dall Jr (ranked 77 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chike Obi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obi doesn't seem bothered though.
Obi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Obi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall Jr.
Nice cross by Obi.
Obi throws a combination that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Obi.
Obi throws a combination that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obi misses with a shot to the body
and Obi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obi misses with a double jab
and Dall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Obi throws an off balance right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi connects with a body shot.
Obi lands a jab-cross combination.
Dall Jr dodges the punch combination from Obi.
Obi tries to bum rush Dall Jr with a series of wild strikes but Dall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obi swings for the body but Dall Jr moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obi.
Obi blocks a head kick by Dall Jr.
A combination from Obi does no damage.
Obi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obi throws a right and a left that Dall Jr avoids nicely.
Obi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Obi throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obi rushes Dall Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Dall Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Obi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dall Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obi's elbow.
Obi tries to pull guard but Dall Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Obi drops back down to his feet.
Obi tries to pull guard but Dall Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chike Obi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obi backwards.
Obi tries to pull guard but Dall Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dall Jr.
A short right from Dall Jr.
Obi pulls Dall Jr into guard.
Dall Jr is looking to stand up but Obi won't let him.
Obi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dall Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obi is keeping the position for now.
Dall Jr tries to stand but Obi is controlling from the bottom.
Obi has Dall Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Dall Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obi trying to control but Dall Jr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Obi is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Dall Jr has locked on a rear naked choke here! Obi is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Galen Dall Jr!
Galen Dall Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 321 p4p, 440 weight class) and Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 33 p4p, 40 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku misses with a leg kick
and Egyptian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ekaku!
Egyptian misses with the ground and pound.
Egyptian wants to control for a moment but Ekaku uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ekaku is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Egyptian jumps into side control!
Egyptian is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ekaku will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Egyptian tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ekaku's legs.
Egyptian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ekaku's coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
Egyptian controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Egyptian.
Egyptian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Egyptian wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Egyptian has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Egyptian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ekaku is letting Egyptian control him for a moment.
Egyptian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Egyptian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ekaku is trying to escape the position but Egyptian is controlling the position.
Egyptian trying to control the position but Ekaku is working away.
Egyptian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ekaku down.
Egyptian controls the position.
Egyptian wants to take a breather but Ekaku manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Egyptian.
Egyptian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Egyptian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Egyptian might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku pulls Egyptian in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku tries to keep at a distance but Egyptian has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body.
Ekaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian tries to break free but Ekaku pushes him back against the cage.
Egyptian looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to score a body lock takedown but Ekaku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ekaku working aggressively here.
Egyptian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ekaku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Egyptian dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Egyptian feints the counter takedown.
Ekaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Ekaku misses the body punch
and Egyptian counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ekaku!
Egyptian is looking to take a break and control but Ekaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku dodges the ground and pound from Egyptian.
Egyptian trying to control the position but Ekaku is working away.
Egyptian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ekaku, who protects the arm well.
Egyptian just content to control the position.
Egyptian wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Ekaku wants to control but Egyptian postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Egyptian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Egyptian working the strikes but Ekaku uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ekaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Egyptian.
Egyptian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Egyptian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ekaku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Egyptian has Ekaku in his guard.
Ishmael Egyptian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ekaku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Egyptian is trying to control the position but Ekaku postures up.
Egyptian controlling Ekaku's posture.
Ekaku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekaku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku misses with a body punch
and Egyptian counters with a single leg into guard. Ekaku didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Egyptian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ishmael Egyptian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Egyptian with the counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Egyptian moved away.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ekaku scores with a jab. Egyptian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku forces Egyptian back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Ekaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekaku to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekaku.
Egyptian works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian is looking to advance position but Ekaku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Egyptian is working to get back to half guard.
Ekaku pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Egyptian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Egyptian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian is trying to maintain the position but Ekaku is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian wants to control but Ekaku passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian sneaks back into half guard.
Egyptian is looking to control Ekaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?
Egyptian actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Ekaku is controlling well.
Ishmael Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Egyptian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Egyptian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Egyptian pulls Ekaku in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ekaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Egyptian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ekaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku misses the body punch
and Egyptian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku is refusing to be controlled, as Egyptian sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Egyptian in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egyptian 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishmael Egyptian!
An out of breath Ishmael Egyptian 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 465 p4p, 853 weight class) and Darian Cruz (ranked 35 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeoluwa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adeoluwa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Adeoluwa in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adeoluwa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruz down.
Adeoluwa scores with punches from side control.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Adeoluwa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cruz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa working Cruz over with strikes.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adeoluwa is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Adeoluwa winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Adeoluwa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz working for a triangle but Adeoluwa defends it easily.
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Adeoluwa is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Adeoluwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adeoluwa defends well.
Adeoluwa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adeoluwa scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Adeoluwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adeoluwa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Adeoluwa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cruz swings around for an armbar but Adeoluwa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cruz's guard.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Adeoluwa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adeoluwa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa moves into full mount! Cruz won't be happy about that!
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Adeoluwa's attempts to control the action.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adeoluwa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Adeoluwa with shots to the head and body - Cruz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Adeoluwa with shots to the head and body - Cruz looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cruz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cruz is rocked!
Adeoluwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz is still in real trouble! Can Adeoluwa finish him?
Adeoluwa lands a big shot to the head and Cruz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 43 p4p, 196 weight class) and Valdo Calamari (ranked 5 p4p, 26 weight class). Doomsday's entrance music is Main Theme - Doom Eternal. A fine choice. Calamari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bellini - Samba Do Brasil. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valdo Calamari!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calamari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calamari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Doomsday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Calamari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Calamari's back!
Doomsday controls the action.
Calamari tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doomsday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Calamari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Doomsday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari is looking for a sweep. Doomsday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday is keen to just control but Calamari is a slippery customer.
Doomsday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calamari trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Doomsday's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calamari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Calamari trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.
Doomsday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calamari is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Calamari is trying to keep Doomsday in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calamari has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Calamari wants to sweep but no luck.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doomsday slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Calamari pulls Doomsday in close to his closed guard and prevents Doomsday from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday lands with a hook. Calamari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doomsday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calamari misses with an uppercut.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Doomsday misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Calamari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calamari.
Calamari misses the shot to the body.
Doomsday misses with a series of wild punches.
Calamari appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valdo Calamari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Calamari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Calamari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calamari fails to land the takedown.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Calamari moves out of range.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Calamari's head but Calamari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doomsday scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab from Doomsday.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Calamari. Those never looked like landing.
Doomsday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Calamari is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valdo Calamari will probably get the nod.
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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doomsday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calamari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doomsday's head.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calamari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Calamari 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.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Calamari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doomsday takes one to the side of the head.
Doomsday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doomsday fails to land with a series of punches.
Calamari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Calamari connects with a looping right hand.
Calamari throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doomsday misses with a hook. Calamari ducked under it nicely.
Calamari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doomsday throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Calamari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calamari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Calamari misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.
Calamari lands a jab to the head.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Calamari dives in and grabs Doomsday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes down on Calamari's head and hops out.
Calamari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calamari wants it to stay on the feet.
Calamari walks into a straight right hand from Doomsday.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doomsday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calamari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calamari looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Calamari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doomsday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doomsday throws out the jab.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calamari, as that shot connected.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Doomsday enables Calamari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Doomsday manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Doomsday can't keep his opponent in guard - Calamari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Calamari is controlling the pace.
Calamari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doomsday knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Doomsday tries to get to full guard but Calamari has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday trying to hold on to Calamari's head to control him but Calamari postures up.
Calamari slows the pace down in half guard.
Doomsday is trying to maintain the position but Calamari is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Calamari 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.
Doomsday controlling the position well.
Calamari wants to control but Doomsday is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Calamari sprawls and moves away.
Doomsday scores with a one two! Calamari had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Calamari scores with a nice right hand.
Calamari moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Calamari does it's job there.
Valdo Calamari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calamari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calamari blocks a jab.
Calamari missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari slips a straight right by Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a series of punches but Calamari moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Calamari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomsday slips under a jab from Calamari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calamari throws a good cross that connects.
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Calamari.
Calamari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doomsday works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Calamari moves out of range as Doomsday strikes.
Calamari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calamari slips under a jab from Doomsday.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Doomsday tries to counter by clinching up but Calamari breaks away and moves out of range.
Calamari lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calamari scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calamari shoots in looking for a takedown. Doomsday tries to sprawl out of it but Calamari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doomsday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doomsday throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Calamari to counter with a crisp jab.
Doomsday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calamari misses the jab.
Calamari throws a shot to the body.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Calamari.
Doomsday moves forwards but Calamari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doomsday throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Calamari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Calamari moved out of range nicely.
Calamari connects with a body shot.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Doomsday.
Doomsday throws an off balance right hand
and Calamari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doomsday thinking.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Calamari.
Calamari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doomsday momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calamari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doomsday as he jumps to the side.
Calamari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calamari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doomsday momentarily.
Calamari fails with a takedown attempt.
Kronos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdo Calamari.
Calamari with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valdo Calamari really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Calamari misses the target.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Calamari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calamari slips under a jab.
No luck for Calamari with that takedown attempt.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Calamari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Calamari - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Calamari misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calamari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calamari misses with a takedown attempt - Doomsday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.
Calamari lands a slapping body shot.
Calamari moves out of range of the strikes.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doomsday misses with a straight right.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Calamari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calamari scores with a jab.
Calamari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Doomsday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
Doomsday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Calamari gets back to half guard.
Doomsday prevents Calamari from improving his position.
Doomsday working Calamari over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari manages to get to full guard.
Calamari trying to control the position.
Valdo Calamari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doomsday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calamari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calamari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calamari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calamari keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Calamari holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Calamari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calamari misses with a hook. Doomsday ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Doomsday misses the target.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomsday.
Calamari dives in and grabs Doomsday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes down on Calamari's head and hops out.
Kronos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdo Calamari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kronos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
That's time! Doomsday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
A jab from Doomsday misses.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calamari misses with a looping left.
A cross from Calamari lands.
Calamari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Calamari misses with a hook.
Doomsday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Calamari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Doomsday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calamari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Doomsday misses the jab.
Calamari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Calamari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a body shot but no joy.
Calamari moves out of range as Doomsday strikes.
Calamari now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Calamari throws a jab when Doomsday was well out of range.
Doomsday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doomsday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Calamari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doomsday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calamari cracks Doomsday with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamari throws a hook but Doomsday blocks it.
Calamari moves out of range as Doomsday strikes.
Doomsday throws a right hand that Calamari ducks under and follows up with a left that Calamari also avoids with ease.
Calamari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doomsday defending well as Calamari loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Calamari looks to score with a jab to the body but Doomsday is just out of range.
Doomsday slips under a jab.
Calamari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Doomsday misses its intended target.
Calamari lands a jab to Doomsday's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Doomsday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Calamari misses.
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Calamari just misses with a punch to the body.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Calamari is quick to defend against it.
Doomsday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calamari throws out the jab.
Doomsday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doomsday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calamari throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot.
Calamari staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calamari defending well as Doomsday loads up on a big left hand.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Doomsday avoids it with no problem.
Calamari lands a body shot.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari tries to move into range but Doomsday moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doomsday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doomsday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calamari's waist but Calamari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doomsday off to one side.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calamari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calamari scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valdo Calamari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calamari 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari is the new welterweight champion!
Valdo Calamari spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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