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Syn' 96: Explosive Power PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor F (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Krukiov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor F!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Krukiov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krukiov missing with a left hand there. F was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krukiov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krukiov misses with a low kick as F jumps back.
F has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krukiov finds it's way round the side to connect with F's head.
Krukiov looks to land a left hand but F moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Krukiov.
Krukiov throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
F jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krukiov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as F throws out the jab.
Krukiov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from F.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krukiov takes one to the side of the head.
Krukiov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from F.
Krukiov lands with an uppercut that bounces F off the cage and back into rage.
F loads up on a big right hand but Krukiov slips the punch.
Krukiov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by F.
Krukiov misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from F misses its intended target.
Krukiov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
F misses with a straight left.
F throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Krukiov counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - F coming out on top.
Krukiov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
F uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krukiov.
Krukiov thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from F misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krukiov lands with a hook. F tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
F misses with a body punch
and F takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
F slips a jab from Krukiov.
Krukiov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!F had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
F ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krukiov digs a good hook to F's body.
Nice shot lands for Krukiov.
F misses with a hook.
F misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krukiov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krukiov scores with a nice strike.
Krukiov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
F takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - F throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
F doesn't manage to clinch there - Krukiov circles away.
Krukiov lands with a shot to the body.
Krukiov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Krukiov dominated that round.
That's time! F's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
F misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Krukiov finds it's target.
Krukiov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krukiov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krukiov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but F moves away.
Krukiov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krukiov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krukiov misses with a hook to the body
and F counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krukiov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krukiov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krukiov looking to control.
Krukiov looking to hit a scissor sweep but F is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krukiov misses the shot to the body.
Krukiov cracks F with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
F throws the left hand but Krukiov avoids the punch easily.
F loads up on a big right hand but Krukiov slips the punch.
Krukiov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krukiov tries a low kick but F avoids it.
Krukiov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krukiov misses with a body shot.
F ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krukiov moves away.
F throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krukiov takes a swing at F's ribcage but misses.
Krukiov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from F is defended easily by Krukiov.
Krukiov throws a sloppy head kick and F moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
F throws a body punch but Krukiov moves out of range.
Krukiov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but F manages to avoid it.
Krukiov throws out a loose jab but F uses good head movement to avoid it.
F misses with a looping right.
Krukiov looks to score with a jab to the body but F is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krukiov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krukiov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from F.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor F dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krukiov.
Krukiov throws the left hand but F avoids the punch easily.
Krukiov throws a series of punches but F moves out of range.
F is really struggling to find his range with his punches. F's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
F misses with a hook.
F shoots in and bounces Krukiov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krukiov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Krukiov working a defensive guard here.
Krukiov trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
F wants to control from the top but Krukiov keeps moving.
Krukiov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krukiov wants to sweep here but F controlling him for the moment.
Krukiov is trying to control the position but F postures up.
Krukiov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krukiov, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
F takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vlad Krukiov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
F is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
F avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krukiov moves out of range of the strikes.
Krukiov ducks under a wild hook from F.
Krukiov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from F misses.
F thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Krukiov.
F closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krukiov did well to prevent F getting side control.
Krukiov is pressing down on F's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
F controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
F preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krukiov trying to keep a closed guard but F is proving a slippery customer.
Krukiov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but F has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krukiov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but F is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Professor F showed his dominance in that final round.
I think F has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Professor F!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Vlad Krukiov!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Professor F!
Professor F wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes to the cage accompanied by Himno Nacional Mexicano. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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149 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayden Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fuego is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fuego working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales thows a big elbow that misses.
Gonzales stops Fuego from standing up.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Fuego uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Fuego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuego decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gonzales's guard.
Fuego stands and steps away. Gonzales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales throws the left hand but Fuego avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Gonzales misses.
Gonzales moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuego counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fuego.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Fuego jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuego managing to control the position.
Fuego wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuego looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gonzales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuego wants to stand but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Gonzales has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gonzales missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuego is looking to stand up but Gonzales isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonzales cracks Fuego with a good jab.
Fuego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzales, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuego turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gonzales is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gonzales is pressing down on Fuego's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gonzales throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fuego must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuego won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
Gonzales lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fuego!
Fuego is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gonzales is working for a guillotine from mount but Fuego frees his head quite easily.
Gonzales looking to secure an arm triangle but Fuego defends it well.
Fuego tries to reverse the position but Gonzales maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuego tries to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away.
Gonzales thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuego sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fuego is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuego defends it well.
Fuego actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuego defends it well.
Fuego wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy.
Fuego pushes Gonzales off and gets back to his feet.
Fuego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Enrique Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fuego at a distance.
Gonzales fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzales pinned against the cage. Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fuego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzales.
Fuego shoots in for a double leg but Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Enrique Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Fuego.
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzales stuffs the takedown.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuego changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzales looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayden Fuego will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gonzales gets caught flat footed, as Fuego shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gonzales keeping full guard, as Fuego tries to pass.
Fuego decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gonzales, up you get!
Jayden Fuego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales throws out a loose jab but Fuego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuego wants to clinch.
Gonzales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fuego counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fuego tries to stand and escape but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Fuego is pressing down on Gonzales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzales is holding on for now.
Fuego is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuego's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuego's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuego trying to control but not successfully.
Gonzales connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Fuego to escape the position.
Gonzales is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fuego taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gonzales.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enrique Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lombardo Limba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Slewton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limba's entrance music is The Prodigy - Voodoo People. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lombardo Limba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Slewton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slewton avoids the head kick by Limba.
Slewton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slewton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Limba, who protects the arm well.
Slewton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Slewton has knee on belly momentarily but Limba bucks him off and regains half guard.
Limba wants to get back to full guard.
Slewton trying to control from Limba's half guard. Limba has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Slewton wants to control from the top but Limba keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slewton wants to pass the guard but Limba is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Limba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slewton at a distance.
Slewton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Limba is able to avoid easily.
Slewton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Limba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slewton somewhat.
Limba wants to clinch up but Slewton keeps it at a distance.
Slewton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slewton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Limba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Limba wants to control but Slewton is keeping busy.
Slewton not doing much here.
Slewton is keen to just control but Limba is a slippery customer.
Slewton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Limba defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limba is looking to escape.
Limba is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Limba is not content to let Slewton control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Slewton or perhaps it was just good defense by Limba which made him look bad.
Slewton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Limba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lombardo Limba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Slewton.
Limba misses with a looping left.
Slewton takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Carlos Slewton has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Limba throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Slewton's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Limba lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Lombardo Limba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tauno Palo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Brown misses.
Palo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palo misses with a straight left.
Palo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
A jab lands there for Palo.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Palo moved out of range.
Palo closes the distance and clinches.
Brown is trying to break free.
Palo lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Palo.
A short uppercut from Palo.
Palo lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Palo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palo.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Palo lands a left hand.
Palo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Palo.
Palo lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palo.
Palo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown is rocked!
Palo scores with a hook to the body.
Palo stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Palo.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Palo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Palo.
Palo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Palo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
A nice left hand lands by Palo.
A nice left hand lands by Palo.
Palo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brown with a big uppercut! Brown tries to clinch up but Palo pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Brown to the mat! Brown covers up and Palo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tauno Palo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Grandmasion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torsti Turjake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Grandmasion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turjake thows a body shot but no joy.
Grandmasion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grandmasion stuns Turjake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grandmasion throws a series of punches but Turjake moves out of range.
Grandmasion throws a push kick but Turjake slaps the foot to one side.
Turjake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turjake lands in his opponent's guard.
Grandmasion wants to stand but Turjake is controlling the position.
Grandmasion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Turjake trying to hold on to Grandmasion's head to control him but Grandmasion postures up.
Turjake looking for submissions off his back.
Turjake wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turjake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grandmasion is working away from the top position though.
Grandmasion escapes and gets back to his feet.
Grandmasion lands the left hand.
No joy there for Grandmasion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grandmasion ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
A slow jab from Turjake misses its intended target.
Turjake moves out of range of the body kick.
Grandmasion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turjake throws a solid leg kick but Grandmasion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turjake.
A swing and a miss from Turjake.
Grandmasion misses with the combination.
Grandmasion lands with a right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grandmasion.
No joy there for Turjake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grandmasion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turjake throws the left hand but Grandmasion avoids the punch easily.
Grandmasion punishes Turjake's body with a nice straight punch.
Grandmasion blocks a jab.
Grandmasion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turjake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grandmasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turjake.
Grandmasion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turjake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turjake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turjake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grandmasion backs up against the cage.
Grandmasion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turjake.
Grandmasion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grandmasion misses with a head kick.
Turjake misses with a looping right.
Grandmasion slaps away a takedown attempt from Turjake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grandmasion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grandmasion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turjake.
Turjake misses with an uppercut.
Turjake thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Turjake misses the target.
Grandmasion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turjake throws a right and a left that Grandmasion avoids nicely.
Grandmasion tries to bum rush Turjake with a series of wild strikes but Turjake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turjake.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grandmasion, as that shot connected.
Grandmasion throws a shot to the body.
Turjake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake with a nice cross.
Turjake moves out of range as Grandmasion throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Turjake misses the target.
Turjake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grandmasion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turjake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grandmasion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turjake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandmasion.
Francois Grandmasion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turjake connects with a nice looking jab.
Turjake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turjake misses with a two punch combination.
Turjake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grandmasion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turjake moves away.
Grandmasion tries to land a leg kick but Turjake saw it coming and moves away.
Grandmasion tries to bum rush Turjake with a series of wild strikes but Turjake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grandmasion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turjake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turjake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandmasion was well out of range. Poor timing from Turjake.
Turjake misses with a body kick.
Grandmasion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turjake moves out of range as Grandmasion strikes.
Turjake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grandmasion counters with a leg kick.
Turjake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandmasion.
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.
Turjake scores with a sloppy right hand. Grandmasion should have avoided that one.
Turjake shoots in and drives through. Grandmasion sprawls well.
Turjake throws a lazy right hand but Grandmasion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grandmasion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grandmasion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turjake.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turjake throws a hook but Grandmasion blocks it.
Turjake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grandmasion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turjake takes a step back to recover.
Turjake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grandmasion jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grandmasion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turjake just misses with a punch to the body.
Grandmasion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turjake's calf.
A swing and a miss from Turjake.
Turjake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Grandmasion misses
and Turjake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Turjake misses.
Grandmasion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turjake's calf.
Grandmasion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turjake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Grandmasion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turjake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turjake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grandmasion on the side of the head.
Grandmasion tries to score with a low kick but Turjake moves his leg out of the way.
Grandmasion moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Turjake misses the target.
Grandmasion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turjake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandmasion.
Grandmasion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turjake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grandmasion circles away quickly and effectively.
Francois Grandmasion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grandmasion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turjake.
Grandmasion misses with a wild body shot.
Grandmasion looks to score with a jab to the body but Turjake is just out of range.
Turjake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grandmasion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turjake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grandmasion.
Grandmasion misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandmasion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turjake throws a jab when Grandmasion was well out of range.
Turjake closes the distance and clinches up with Grandmasion, looking for a takedown. Turjake pushes Grandmasion against the cage but Grandmasion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turjake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grandmasion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turjake.
Grandmasion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turjake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grandmasion circles away quickly and effectively.
Turjake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grandmasion tries to avoid it but Turjake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grandmasion to the ground. Grandmasion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turjake blocks a head kick by Grandmasion.
Grandmasion throws out a powerful jab.
Grandmasion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turjake looks to land a left hand but Grandmasion moved out of range nicely.
Turjake waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Grandmasion.
Francois Grandmasion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grandmasion lands a jab to Turjake's midsection.
Turjake missing with a left hand there. Grandmasion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grandmasion.
Grandmasion with a jab.
Grandmasion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turjake.
Turjake lands with a straight right. Grandmasion didn't see that one coming.
Turjake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turjake misses the jab.
Grandmasion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grandmasion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turjake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grandmasion's hands.
Grandmasion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turjake manages to avoid it.
Turjake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turjake slips under a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grandmasion. Turjake shrugs it off though.
Turjake lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turjake avoids a kick to the body.
Turjake slips under a jab from Grandmasion.
Grandmasion moves away from the strike by Turjake.
Grandmasion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grandmasion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turjake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grandmasion is refusing to be controlled, as Turjake sits in half guard.
Grandmasion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turjake.
Grandmasion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turjake scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandmasion kicks off Turjake and gets to his feet.
Turjake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grandmasion throws a looping overhand right but Turjake ducks down to avoid it.
Turjake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turjake misses the jab.
Turjake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grandmasion circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turjake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torsti Turjake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turjake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turjake connects with a nice looking jab.
Turjake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grandmasion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grandmasion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turjake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grandmasion is breathing heavily.
Grandmasion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turjake checks it well.
Grandmasion stuns Turjake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Turjake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turjake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grandmasion throws out the jab.
Turjake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turjake misses with an uppercut.
Turjake throws a hook to the side of Grandmasion's head but Grandmasion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grandmasion throws a right and a left that Turjake avoids nicely.
Turjake lands a right hook to the body.
Turjake avoids the head kick by Grandmasion.
Turjake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turjake with a nice cross.
Grandmasion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turjake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turjake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turjake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grandmasion moves out of range of the leg kick from Turjake.
A jab from Grandmasion misses.
Grandmasion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turjake blocks a leg kick.
Grandmasion dodges the punch combination from Turjake.
Grandmasion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turjake to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grandmasion fakes the leg kick and cracks Turjake in the body.
A lazy left from Turjake finds it's target.
Turjake fails to land with a series of punches.
Grandmasion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Turjake.
Turjake tries to move into range but Grandmasion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turjake throws out a powerful jab.
Grandmasion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turjake misses with a straight right.
Turjake scores with a jab. Grandmasion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turjake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsti Turjake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Turjake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grandmasion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turjake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grandmasion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to de liver by Grandmasion. Beautiful body shot.
Turjake lands an overhand right.
Turjake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grandmasion staying out of range there.
Turjake throws a series of punches but Grandmasion moves out of range.
Turjake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid body kick from Grandmasion.
Grandmasion missing with a left hand there. Turjake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turjake stalks Grandmasion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grandmasion's face. Grandmasion staggers backwards, shaken.
Turjake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grandmasion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Turjake.
Turjake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grandmasion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grandmasion tries a head kick but it misses.
Turjake cracks Grandmasion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grandmasion scores with a jab to the body.
Turjake misses with an uppercut. Grandmasion saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turjake.
Grandmasion misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandmasion slips a jab from Turjake.
Grandmasion ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
Grandmasion looks to land a combination but Turjake avoids it well.
Turjake loads up on a big right hand but Grandmasion slips the punch.
Turjake blocks a leg kick.
Grandmasion throws the left hand but Turjake avoids the punch easily.
Turjake throws a lazy right hand but Grandmasion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turjake sizes up Grandmasion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turjake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grandmasion momentarily.
Grandmasion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turjake.
Grandmasion misses with a hook to the body
and Turjake counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Turjake.
Turjake scores with a decent looking hook.
Turjake shoots in looking for a takedown. Grandmasion tries to sprawl out of it but Turjake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grandmasion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turjake looks to throw the jab but Grandmasion is out of range.
Jab, jab by Turjake - just one landing.
Turjake throws out a powerful jab.
Grandmasion slips a straight right by Turjake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion cracks Turjake with an open hand slap.
Grandmasion slips a jab from Turjake.
Grandmasion throws a series of punches but Turjake moves out of range.
Grandmasion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grandmasion connects with a right hand. Turjake shakes it off.
Turjake lands a jab to Grandmasion's midsection.
Turjake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grandmasion looks to land a combination but Turjake avoids it well.
Grandmasion slips under a jab.
Turjake throws a lazy right hand but Grandmasion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Grandmasion.
Turjake throws a jab but it's blocked by Grandmasion.
Grandmasion misses with a low kick as Turjake jumps back.
A left and a right from Grandmasion both land. Nice combination.
Turjake connects with a looping right hand.
Turjake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grandmasion on the side of the head.
Turjake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grandmasion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grandmasion takes a swing at Turjake's ribcage but misses.
Grandmasion throws a looping overhand right but Turjake ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grandmasion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turjake.
Turjake misses the jab.
Turjake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turjake will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No joy there for Grandmasion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turjake lands a head shot.
Turjake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grandmasion counters with a solid body kick.
Turjake throws and low kick but Grandmasion moves out of range easily.
Grandmasion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turjake counters with a nice uppercut.
Turjake looks to land a combination. Grandmasion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turjake.
Turjake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Turjake there.
Turjake connects with a right hand. Grandmasion shakes it off.
Turjake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turjake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turjake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turjake scores with a jab. Grandmasion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turjake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grandmasion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake looks for the body kick but Grandmasion saw that one coming.
Turjake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turjake misses with a few strikes there.
Grandmasion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turjake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turjake throws the left hand but Grandmasion avoids the punch easily.
Grandmasion throws a sloppy head kick and Turjake moves out of range easily.
Turjake thuds his right hand into Grandmasion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grandmasion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turjake to score with a decent uppercut.
Turjake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grandmasion slips a straight right by Turjake.
Grandmasion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turjake throws out the jab.
Turjake slips under a jab.
Turjake lands with a nice combination. Grandmasion backs away looking to recover.
Turjake misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turjake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grandmasion throws out the jab.
Turjake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turjake tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandmasion is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torsti Turjake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turjake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Torsti Turjake!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Torsti Turjake!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Torsti Turjake!
Torsti Turjake wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Colmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiki Daikaura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jay Colmen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Colmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eiki Daikaura!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daikaura throws a wild body kick that Colmen sees coming a mile off.
Colmen lands a glancing blow to the side of Daikaura's head.
Daikaura gets a clinch.
Daikaura misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Daikaura.
Colmen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daikaura missing with knees to the body.
Daikaura tries to land knees in the clinch but Colmen avoids the damage to the body.
Daikaura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daikaura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daikaura trying to stall but Colmen improves his position.
Good body shot from Colmen.
Daikaura trying to stall but Colmen improves his position.
Colmen works on Daikaura's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Colmen.
Colmen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colmen avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Colmen as the two fighters clinch.
Knees to the body from Daikaura.
Colmen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daikaura looks gassed!
Colmen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daikaura backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Colmen avoiding damage as Daikaura throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Colmen pushes Daikaura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colmen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daikaura misses with an elbow over the top.
Colmen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Colmen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Colmen.
Colmen cracks Daikaura with a nice body shot.
Colmen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colmen punishes Daikaura's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Colmen.
Good exchange - Colmen coming out on top.
Colmen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colmen feints and then cracks Daikaura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daikaura down.
Daikaura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colmen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daikaura. That did some damage!
Colmen lands a nice hook to Daikaura's body. Daikaura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Colmen.
Colmen throws a head kick that Daikaura semi-blocks.
Colmen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Colmen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daikaura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Colmen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Colmen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Colmen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Colmen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Colmen duly obliges.
Daikaura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colmen. Colmen obviously looking to wear him down.
Colmen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colmen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Colmen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen looks to land a combination. Daikaura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Colmen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colmen. That's going to slow Daikaura down.
Colmen lands with an overhand left.
Colmen lands a jab to Daikaura's midsection.
Colmen scores with a nice strike.
Colmen works Daikaura's body with a nice hook.
Colmen lands a nice hook to Daikaura's body. Daikaura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daikaura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daikaura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Colmen.
Colmen cracks the inside of Daikaura's front leg.
Daikaura throws a head kick that misses
and Colmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colmen misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colmen throws a right and a left that Daikaura avoids nicely.
Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick
and Colmen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daikaura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Colmen throws a one two combo.
It looks like Eiki Daikaura has been cut.
Colmen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daikaura at a distance.
Colmen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daikaura. Daikaura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colmen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colmen.
Daikaura misses the body punch
and Colmen counters with a left and a right that stings Daikaura.
Daikaura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colmen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daikaura.
Daikaura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colmen works over Daikaura's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Colmen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eiki Daikaura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daikaura throws a head kick that misses
and Colmen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colmen.
Colmen slips a jab from Daikaura.
Daikaura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Colmen, as that shot connected.
Colmen scores with a one two! Daikaura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Colmen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Colmen's corner calls for a 1-2. Colmen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jay Colmen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daikaura scores with a push kick.
Colmen misses with a low kick.
Daikaura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daikaura tries to clinch
and Daikaura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Colmen throws a low kick but Daikaura avoids it.
Jay Colmen is winning the standup battle so far.
Daikaura is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Colmen.
Daikaura throws a lazy head kick
and Colmen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daikaura tries to clinch but Colmen moves away
and Colmen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daikaura tries to clinch but Colmen moves away
and Colmen counters with a nice uppercut.
Daikaura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Colmen counters with a low kick, right behind Daikaura 's knee.
Daikaura throws a leg kick but Colmen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Colmen throws a front kick aimed at Daikaura's knee but Daikaura avoids it well.
Daikaura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daikaura closes the distance and clinches.
Colmen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daikaura backwards.
Colmen tries to break the clinch but Daikaura is controlling the position.
Daikaura tries to stall but Colmen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Colmen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daikaura looking to slow down the pace here.
Colmen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colmen throws a shot to the body.
Daikaura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Colmen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colmen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Colmen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Colmen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Daikaura - the referee stops the clock and Colmen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Daikaura. Colmen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Colmen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daikaura wants to clinch but Colmen slips to the side
and Colmen counters with a low kick, right behind Daikaura 's knee.
Daikaura tries to clinch
letting Colmen counter with a right hand.
Daikaura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Colmen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colmen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura misses with a kick to the body
and Colmen counters with a nice uppercut.
Daikaura is looking to land body kicks.
Daikaura darts in trying to clinch
and Colmen counters with a straight right hand.
Daikaura tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Colmen counter with a right hand.
Eiki Daikaura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daikaura takes one to the chin there.
Daikaura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daikaura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Colmen.
Colmen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colmen counters with a nice leg kick.
Daikaura throws a head kick that misses
and Colmen counters with a thumping low kick.
Colmen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daikaura can do to turn this around?
Daikaura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Colmen counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura wants to clinch
and Colmen counters with a nice uppercut.
Daikaura misses with a body kick.
Colmen moves out of range of the leg kick from Daikaura.
Daikaura looks to clinch
and Colmen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daikaura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daikaura throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daikaura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Colmen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Colmen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eiki Daikaura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Colmen!
Daikaura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Daikaura misses
and Colmen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daikaura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Colmen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Colmen throws a leg kick but Daikaura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daikaura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daikaura takes one to the chin there.
Colmen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daikaura darts in trying to clinch
and Colmen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daikaura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick and Colmen moves out of range easily.
Daikaura misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Daikaura misses
and Daikaura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Colmen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daikaura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Colmen counters with a left and a right that stings Daikaura.
Daikaura wants to clinch
and Colmen counters with a good low kick that Daikaura was not able to check.
Colmen lands a nice hook to Daikaura's body. Daikaura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Colmen.
Colmen feints and then cracks Daikaura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daikaura down.
Daikaura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Colmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Colmen finds it's way through Daikaura's defenses.
A low kick from Colmen is predictable there
and Daikaura counters with a nice body kick.
Eiki Daikaura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colmen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daikaura is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Colmen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colmen counters with a head kick.
Daikaura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Colmen finds it's way round the side to connect with Daikaura's head.
Daikaura tries to clinch up
and Colmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colmen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colmen counters with a three punch combo that has Daikaura backing up. Daikaura nods at Colmen to acknowledge the strikes.
Jay Colmen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura thows a leg kick but Colmen checks it
and Colmen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colmen with a jab.
Daikaura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Colmen counters with an inside leg kick.
Colmen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daikaura.
Colmen scores with a jab to the body.
Colmen stuns Daikaura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daikaura avoids the head kick by Colmen.
Daikaura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Colmen counters with a nice uppercut.
Daikaura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Colmen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura wants to clinch
and Colmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colmen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Daikaura holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daikaura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daikaura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daikaura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colmen is defending well for now.
Daikaura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colmen is defending well for now.
Daikaura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Colmen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colmen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colmen ducks under a wild hook from Daikaura.
Nice uppercut lands for Colmen. That snapped Daikaura's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Colmen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Colmen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jay Colmen!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jay Colmen!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jay Colmen!
Jay Colmen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolay Katorjnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katorjnov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember the name - Fort Minor. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolay Katorjnov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katorjnov throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Katorjnov moved out of range.
Katorjnov misses with a straight left.
Katorjnov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Katorjnov moves away from the strike by Wood.
Wood digs a good body shot into Katorjnov's ribs.
Wood misses with the combination.
Wood scores with a jab.
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Katorjnov moves out of range easily.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katorjnov backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Wood slips a jab from Katorjnov.
Wood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Katorjnov throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Wood does no damage.
Katorjnov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Katorjnov throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katorjnov swinging wilding here.
Katorjnov slips a straight right by Wood.
Wood moves away from the strike by Katorjnov.
Katorjnov misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood scores with a jab to the body.
Katorjnov throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Wood.
Wood throws a leg kick but Katorjnov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wood cracks Katorjnov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Katorjnov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katorjnov throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katorjnov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Katorjnov looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katorjnov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wood scores with a jab. Katorjnov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Katorjnov checks a leg kick.
Wood drops Katorjnov with a beautiful combination! Katorjnov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wood is looking for the KO!
Katorjnov is rocked!
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Katorjnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?
Wood closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Katorjnov out cold! Katorjnov corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Wood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Satomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnsson comes to the cage accompanied by Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. Satomi has chosen Bad Boys as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Che Satomi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Satomi misses.
Johnsson avoids the body shot from Satomi.
Satomi misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Satomi.
Johnsson misses with an uppercut. Satomi saw that one coming.
Johnsson throws a looping overhand right but Satomi ducks down to avoid it.
Johnsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Satomi misses the shot to the body.
Satomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Satomi lands a jab to the head.
Satomi throws a nice looking combination but Johnsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Satomi is trying to defend but Johnsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Satomi gets back to full guard.
Satomi keeping full guard, as Johnsson tries to pass.
Satomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Satomi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Johnsson has his hands clasped together but Satomi extends an breaks Johnsson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Satomi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Che Satomi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fidel Puno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barack Lesnar's chin.
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279 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Puno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Puno's guard.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lesnar throws a strike but Puno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Puno puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lesnar tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Lesnar is working away.
Puno prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
Lesnar trying to get back to full guard but Puno takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lesnar flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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.
Lesnar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lesnar can't escape the position.
Lesnar tries to improve his position but instead Puno has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lesnar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Puno looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lesnar taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fidel Puno!
Fidel Puno retains his heavyweight title!
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