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TFC 80 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Check (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying 's choice of entrance music: Blood & Bone by Anxiety X. Johnny Check has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Check!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bone !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Check fails with the takedown.
clinches up against the cage.
looking to throw knees to the head but Check is blocking nicely.
Check has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
with a knee to the head.
Check wants to break the clinch but can't.
tries to land a knee to the head but Check blocks with his arms.
tries to land knees in the clinch but Check avoids the damage to the body.
misses with a knee to the head.
misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Check.
with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Check is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
misses with a knee to the head.
keeps control of Check as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
misses with a knee strike.
with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
looking to throw knees to the head but Check is blocking nicely.
Check wants to break the clinch but can't.
Check managing to block the knees to the body from .
Check has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
misses with a knee strike.
looks gassed!
has Check pressed against the cage, preventing Check from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
trying to land knees to the body.
misses with a knee to the head.
Check working hard to break the clinch.
Check is looking to break free of the clinch but has double underhooks.
throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Check blocks it with crossed arms.
Check has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Check avoids it.
trying to land knees to the body.
throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Check blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Check managing to block the knees to the body from .
Check wants to break the clinch but can't.
Check wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Check avoids it.
misses with a knee to the head.
trying to land knees to the body.
Check blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two 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.
tries to land a knee to the head but Check blocks with his arms.
Check is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
is looking to control Check's arms but Check gets an underhook and turns him. Now has his back to the cage.
Check looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Check wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but has him pressed against the cage.
is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Check is defending well for now.
Check wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Check wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Check is trying to break the clinch but is controlling him.
misses with a knee to the head.
throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Check blocks it with crossed arms.
Check is looking to break free of the clinch but has double underhooks.
stalling in the clinch but Check improves position.
Check tries to break free but pushes him back against the cage.
Check wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but has him pressed against the cage.
Check blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
trying to control the position but instead, Check has worked for underhooks and has pushed into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Check.
Check tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
misses with a knee strike.
keeps control of Check as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Check has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
missing with knees to the body.
Check is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
prevents Check from breaking the clinch.
Check tries to break free but pushes him back against the cage.
tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Check avoids it.
with an attempt at a knee that misses.
tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
has Check pressed against the cage, preventing Check from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Check wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Check's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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.
using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Check has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
throws a knee to the head but misses.
Check is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Check wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
Check tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
misses with a knee to the head.
is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Check is defending well for now.
keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Check's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Check's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Check tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Check wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Check blocks it with crossed arms.
is trying to maintain a safe position but Check gets an underhook and turns into the cage.
Check escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Check swats away the attempt to clinch by .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Check shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Check showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Check seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down for as long as he can get away with.
Check won't allow to get back to his feet.
is breathing heavily.
Check pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
trying to control the position.
Check is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Check trying to control the position from guard on top but is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
keeping full guard, as Check tries to pass.
Check wants to control from the top but keeps moving.
Check is really struggling to control but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Check keeps the fight on the outside.
Check tries to score a power double leg takedown but sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Check somewhat.
fakes the leg kick and cracks Check in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by . That's going to slow Check down.
Check tries to keep at a distance but has taken the fight into the clinch.
tries to land knees in the clinch but Check avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from .
throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Check blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
misses with a knee strike.
Check blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Check is trying to break the clinch but is controlling him.
using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Check has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Check up against the cage.
throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Check blocks it with crossed arms.
prevents Check from breaking the clinch.
Check blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
lands a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
keeps control of Check as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Check is trying to break the clinch but is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Check throws a lazy body kick
and moves into the clinch.
misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Check.
using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Check has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Check can't break the clinch.
throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Check blocks it with crossed arms.
misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Check.
Check wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but has him pressed against the cage.
tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Check's efforts to push away.
Check wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Check managing to block the knees to the body from .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
has Check pressed against the cage, preventing Check from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Check blocks it with crossed arms.
Check tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
prevents Check from breaking the clinch.
connects with a knee to the head.
Check can't break the clinch.
keeps control of Check as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Check is trying to force a seperation but has the dominant position.
missing with knees to the body.
Check is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Check's face as he tries to break the clinch.
connects with a nasty looking knee right to Check's face.
tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Check's efforts to push away.
Check is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Check on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Check has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Check's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two 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.
is looking to clinch.
takes a kick to the side of the head.
tries to close the distance and clinch but Check swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Check with a lazy takedown attempt
and counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by .
Check can't break the clinch.
crunches a lovely knee into Check's ribcage.
Check on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Check tries to break free but pushes him back against the cage.
tries to land a knee to the head but Check blocks with his arms.
tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Check is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
Check is looking to break free of the clinch but has double underhooks.
Check takes a knee to the side of the body.
tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check wants to break free but has control.
trying to land knees to the body.
misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Check.
keeps control of Check as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
landing knees to the body.
tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
has Check pressed against the cage, preventing Check from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
misses with a knee to the head.
unloads a knee to the mid-section. Check lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Check blocks it with crossed arms.
Check tries to break free but pushes him back against the cage.
looking to throw knees to the head but Check is blocking nicely.
Check tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
tries to land a knee to the head but Check blocks with his arms.
Check wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
tries a knee to the head but Check blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Check's efforts to push away.
Check on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Check on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
misses with a knee to the head.
tries a knee to the head but Check blocks it.
Check wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Check is trying to break free.
Check has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Check is defending well for now.
prevents Check from breaking the clinch.
Check managing to block the knees to the body from .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Check working hard to break the clinch.
Johnny Check has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
lands a nice knee to the body.
Check tries to circle away but has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bone .
I've got winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Say Nara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Dante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Say Nara!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dante feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dante throwing strikes but missing.
Dante won't allow Nara to get back to his feet.
Nara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nara holds on and takes a little breather.
Dante passes Nara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dante is looking to advance position but Nara won't allow it.
Dante wants to take a breather but Nara is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nara is looking to improve his position.
Dante is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dante looks to land a strike but Nara avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dante advances position into side control!
Nara tries to bench press Dante off him but Dante keeps the position.
Nara trying to remain calm as Dante controls from the top position.
Nara is trying to control Dante's posture but Dante avoids it.
Nara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dante. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Dante is looking to take a break and control but Nara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dante is breathing heavily.
Nara is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dante missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nara is trying to stand back up but Dante is controlling him
Nara tries to roll over but Dante keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nara is defending against the submission attempts here by Dante.
Dante wants to take a breather but Nara is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nara trying to control from the bottom.
Dante sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nara defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nara misses with a looping left.
Dante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nara.
Nara digs a good hook to Dante's body.
Nara misses with a low kick.
Nara lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Nara. Beautiful body shot.
Nara misses the shot to the body.
Nara throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dante defending well as Nara loads up on a big left hand.
Nara misses with a series of wild punches.
Nara misses with a hook. Dante ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Say Nara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nara is looking to score with low kicks.
Nara throws a hook to the side of Dante's head but Dante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dante moves away from the strike by Nara.
Tony Dante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dante shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nara as he jumps to the side.
Nara 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.
Dante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nara throws a series of punches but Dante moves out of range.
Dante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Nara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Say Nara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dante looks for a takedown but Nara sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nara 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 Dante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Nara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nara missing with a left hand there. Dante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Dante changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dante misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dante fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nara is not content to let Dante control the position.
Dante working away.
Nara is trying to buck Dante off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dante has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nara throws a right hand that Dante ducks under and follows up with a left that Dante also avoids with ease.
Say Nara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nara looks to throw the jab but Dante is out of range.
Nara looks to score with a jab to the body but Dante is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nara.
Nara thows a body shot but no joy.
Nara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Nara misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Dante 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. This is the final round!
Dante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nara takes a swing at Dante's ribcage but misses.
Nara misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Nara.
Nara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nara throws a right hand that Dante ducks under and follows up with a left that Dante also avoids with ease.
Dante on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Nara misses.
Dante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nara looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
Dante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dante slips a jab and a cross from Nara.
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.
Nara misses with a body shot.
Nara misses with a few strikes there.
Nara sizes up Dante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dante shoots in but no luck this time.
Nara misses with a hook.
Nara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nara misses with the combination.
A big right from Nara misses.
Nara scores with a three punch combo!
Dante shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nara as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dante ducks under a wild hook from Nara.
Nara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nara looks to land a combination but Dante avoids it well.
Nara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dante slips a jab and a cross from Nara.
Nice takedown defense from Nara. No joy for Dante on that attempt.
Nara missing with a left hand there. Dante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nara looks to land a left hand but Dante moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Say Nara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nara 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Say Nara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silky Slapyaface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gimmick comes to the cage accompanied by Six Feet Under - War Is Coming. 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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162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Gimmick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silky Slapyaface!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slapyaface is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gimmick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gimmick misses with the combination.
Slapyaface throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silky Slapyaface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimmick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gimmick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gimmick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slapyaface backwards.
Gimmick presses Slapyaface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gimmick stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Slapyaface's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gimmick.
Slapyaface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gimmick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gimmick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gimmick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slapyaface wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gimmick has him pressed against the cage.
Gimmick digs a right hand underneath Slapyaface's ribcage. Slapyaface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gimmick lands a body shot.
Slapyaface looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Gimmick - that landed with a thud.
Come on Gimmick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapyaface tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gimmick digs a right hand into Slapyaface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slapyaface's gas tank.
Gimmick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gimmick.
Slapyaface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gimmick cracks Slapyaface with a nice body shot.
Gimmick digs a right hand underneath Slapyaface's ribcage. Slapyaface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gimmick lands a right hand.
Gimmick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Gimmick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gimmick is working Slapyaface over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gimmick - that landed with a thud.
Gimmick works on Slapyaface's body with a couple of short punches.
Gimmick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gimmick digs a right hand into Slapyaface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slapyaface's gas tank.
The referee calls for Gimmick to work.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gimmick lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Gimmick.
Good body shot from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gimmick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gimmick.
A right hook to the body lands for Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
Gimmick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slapyaface up against the cage.
Gimmick keeps control of Slapyaface as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands with a right to the head.
Gimmick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gimmick digs a right hand underneath Slapyaface's ribcage. Slapyaface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gimmick digs a right hand into Slapyaface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slapyaface's gas tank.
Gimmick digs a right hand underneath Slapyaface's ribcage. Slapyaface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gimmick scores with a hook to the body.
Gimmick is pushing Slapyaface up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick lands a shot to the body.
Gimmick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slapyaface backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Gimmick.
A right hand to the body from Gimmick.
Gimmick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Gimmick.
Gimmick presses Slapyaface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Gimmick.
Gimmick prevents Slapyaface from breaking the clinch.
Gimmick digs a right hand underneath Slapyaface's ribcage. Slapyaface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gimmick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slapyaface.
Gimmick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gimmick lands a shot to the body.
Gimmick lands a nice uppercut.
Gimmick lands a left hand.
Gimmick is leaning against Slapyaface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gimmick.
A hook to the body from Gimmick.
A short uppercut from Gimmick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Gimmick.
A left hand lands to the body for Gimmick.
Gimmick lands with a short shot to the head.
Gimmick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gimmick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gimmick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gimmick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slapyaface backwards.
Gimmick digs a right hand underneath Slapyaface's ribcage. Slapyaface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Gimmick.
A short right from Gimmick on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gimmick.
A right hand to the body from Gimmick.
Gimmick gets through Slapyaface's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gimmick.
A hook to the body from Gimmick.
Gimmick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gimmick lands a right hand.
Gimmick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Gimmick.
Gimmick blocks a body shot from Slapyaface.
Gimmick effectively controlling the action here.
Gimmick seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gimmick 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.
A swing and a miss from Slapyaface.
Gimmick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slapyaface.
Gimmick forces Slapyaface back against the cage and clinches.
Gimmick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slapyaface can do to turn this around?
Slapyaface jumps guard but Gimmick stands there with Slapyaface around his waist. Slapyaface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slapyaface fails to pull guard.
Justin Gimmick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silky Slapyaface.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gimmick.
Gimmick stalling.
Gimmick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slapyaface is trying to break the clinch but Gimmick has him pressed against the cage.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gimmick.
Gimmick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gimmick pushes Slapyaface back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
Slapyaface is breathing heavily.
Gimmick stalling.
Gimmick lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gimmick.
Slapyaface is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gimmick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gimmick.
A right handed body shot lands from Gimmick.
Gimmick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slapyafaces head.
Gimmick pushes Slapyaface back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gimmick works on Slapyaface's body with a couple of short punches.
Slapyaface tries to work over Gimmick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gimmick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gimmick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gimmick works on Slapyaface's body with a couple of short punches.
Gimmick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slapyaface being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gimmick lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gimmick as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Gimmick.
A left hand lands to the body for Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Gimmick to work.
Gimmick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slapyaface has had enough of the clinch but Gimmick keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gimmick.
Gimmick digs a right hand into Slapyaface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slapyaface's gas tank.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Gimmick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gimmick pushes Slapyaface back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Gimmick.
A short right from Gimmick on the inside.
Good body shot from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gimmick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gimmick.
Slapyaface can't break the clinch.
Gimmick lands a shot to the body.
Slapyaface letting Gimmick take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gimmick.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gimmick.
Slapyaface has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Gimmick.
Justin Gimmick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gimmick lands a shot to the body.
Gimmick effectively controlling the action here.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
Gimmick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slapyaface.
Come on Gimmick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gimmick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gimmick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gimmick pushes Slapyaface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick digs a right hand into Slapyaface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slapyaface's gas tank.
Gimmick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gimmick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gimmick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gimmick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gimmick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gimmick stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Gimmick.
Gimmick is pushing Slapyaface up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gimmick lands a nice uppercut.
Slapyaface is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gimmick is working Slapyaface over against the cage.
Gimmick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gimmick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gimmick lands a hook that snaps the head of Slapyaface backwards.
Gimmick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slapyafaces head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Gimmick dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gimmick tries to clinch up but Slapyaface circles away and keeps his distance.
Gimmick lands with a nice combination. Slapyaface backs away looking to recover.
Gimmick throws a sloppy head kick and Slapyaface moves out of range easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slapyaface.
Slapyaface throws a strike aimed at the side of Gimmick's head but Gimmick avoids it well.
Gimmick is looking to reverse the position.
Slapyaface tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slapyaface has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gimmick dodges the ground and pound from Slapyaface.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapyaface tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slapyaface working away.
Gimmick is trying to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gimmick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slapyaface's calf.
Slapyaface throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two 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.
A right-left combo lands from Gimmick.
Gimmick misses with a head kick.
Gimmick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slapyaface misses with a takedown
and Gimmick counters with a low kick, right behind Slapyaface 's knee.
Gimmick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gimmick cracks Slapyaface with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slapyaface takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gimmick scores with a jab. Slapyaface acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gimmick scores with a nice head shot.
Slapyaface is rocked!
Gimmick has Slapyaface up against the cage in a clinch.
Gimmick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slapyaface jumps guard but Gimmick stands there with Slapyaface around his waist. Slapyaface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Gimmick as the two fighters clinch.
Slapyaface tries to pull guard but Gimmick holds him up against the cage and eventually Slapyaface drops back down to his feet.
Justin Gimmick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silky Slapyaface.
Gimmick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gimmick.
Good body shot from Gimmick.
Gimmick scores with a shoulder strike.
Silky Slapyaface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gimmick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slapyaface backwards.
Slapyaface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gimmick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slapyaface is trying to break the clinch but Gimmick is controlling him.
Slapyaface fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands with a right to the head.
Gimmick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slapyaface.
A left hand lands to the body for Gimmick.
Gimmick scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick cracks Slapyaface with a nice body shot.
Slapyaface is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gimmick lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Gimmick to work.
Gimmick pushes Slapyaface back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gimmick - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Gimmick.
Gimmick digs a right hand underneath Slapyaface's ribcage. Slapyaface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gimmick digs a right hand into Slapyaface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slapyaface's gas tank.
Gimmick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gimmick lands a body shot.
Gimmick is leaning against Slapyaface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gimmick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gimmick gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Justin Gimmick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gimmick is working Slapyaface over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gimmick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slapyaface or not.
Gimmick gets through Slapyaface's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gimmick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gimmick lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Gimmick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gimmick, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Gimmick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo AbbottSlice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holdaen Rafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holdaen Rafer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo AbbottSlice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holdaen Rafer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rafer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Rafer.
A clash of legs there as AbbottSlice blocks the low kick.
AbbottSlice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
AbbottSlice moves into the clinch.
Rafer gets underhooks to prevent AbbottSlice's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rafer breaks from the clinch.
AbbottSlice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo AbbottSlice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rafer takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafer throws a hook but AbbottSlice blocks it.
A combination from Rafer does no damage.
Rafer tries to close the distance and clinch but AbbottSlice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rafer doesn't manage to clinch there - AbbottSlice circles away.
AbbottSlice is looking to clinch.
AbbottSlice doesn't manage to clinch there - Rafer circles away.
Rafer swinging wilding here.
Holdaen Rafer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Rafer.
That's two 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.
Rafer throws a right hand that AbbottSlice ducks under and follows up with a left that AbbottSlice also avoids with ease.
Rafer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Rafer does no damage.
Rafer swinging wilding here.
Rafer tries a head kick but it misses.
AbbottSlice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - AbbottSlice lands in his opponent's guard.
AbbottSlice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rafer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AbbottSlice prevents Rafer from getting back to his feet.
Rafer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from AbbottSlice.
AbbottSlice lands a couple of elbows.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes from guard but Rafer blocks nicely.
AbbottSlice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes but missing.
AbbottSlice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
AbbottSlice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
AbbottSlice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
AbbottSlice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rafer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
AbbottSlice connects with a couple of short punches.
AbbottSlice drops back looking for a leg! Rafer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rafer manages to kick AbbottSlice off! AbbottSlice jumps back into Rafer's guard.
AbbottSlice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo AbbottSlice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
AbbottSlice throws out a loose jab but Rafer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Rafer.
Rafer tries to clinch but AbbottSlice is having none of it.
Rafer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rafer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafer misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AbbottSlice shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rafer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
AbbottSlice tries to free his leg and advance position but Rafer is retaining full guard.
AbbottSlice stops Rafer from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes but missing.
AbbottSlice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
AbbottSlice throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rafer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rafer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
AbbottSlice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and AbbottSlice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rafer is breathing heavily.
Rafer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rafer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two 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.
Rafer throws a solid leg kick but AbbottSlice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rafer.
AbbottSlice checks a low kick from Rafer.
AbbottSlice scores with a jab to the head.
AbbottSlice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rafer's waist but Rafer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing AbbottSlice off to one side.
AbbottSlice tries to clinch up but Rafer circles away and keeps his distance.
Rafer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
AbbottSlice shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rafer's guard.
AbbottSlice distracts Rafer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AbbottSlice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AbbottSlice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
AbbottSlice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rafer keeping moving, preventing AbbottSlice from controlling successfully.
AbbottSlice scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
AbbottSlice trying to control but Rafer is working from the bottom.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes but missing.
AbbottSlice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
AbbottSlice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
AbbottSlice distracts Rafer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo AbbottSlice dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rafer gets caught flat footed, as AbbottSlice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rafer keeping moving, preventing AbbottSlice from controlling successfully.
AbbottSlice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
AbbottSlice passes into half guard.
AbbottSlice drops an elbow to the side of Rafer's head.
AbbottSlice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rafer's head.
Rafer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
AbbottSlice wants to control but Rafer is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rafer's head.
Rafer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
AbbottSlice throwing shots but Rafer is blocking nicely.
Rafer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AbbottSlice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rafer is looking to improve his position.
AbbottSlice trying to control the action but Rafer is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from AbbottSlice there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AbbottSlice drops an elbow to the side of Rafer's head.
AbbottSlice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice drops an elbow to the side of Rafer's head.
AbbottSlice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
AbbottSlice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
AbbottSlice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
AbbottSlice 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.
AbbottSlice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
AbbottSlice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
AbbottSlice looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice working the ground and pound effectively.
AbbottSlice looking for a guillotine from mount but Rafer is having none of it.
AbbottSlice jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rafer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rafer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
AbbottSlice lands a few punches from side control.
Kimbo AbbottSlice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by AbbottSlice.
Holdaen Rafer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AbbottSlice in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo AbbottSlice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for AbbottSlice, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo AbbottSlice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brass Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Brass Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brass Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knuckles swivels and escapes.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tucker's hands.
It looks like Tom Tucker has been cut.
Knuckles misses with a straight right.
Knuckles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knuckles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tucker.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses.
Knuckles misses with a head kick.
Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tucker wants to free his trapped foot but Knuckles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knuckles is staying active underneath Tucker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tucker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knuckles kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tucker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tucker in particular looking to stall.
Knuckles is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tucker trying to control the pace.
Tucker is trying to control. Knuckles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Knuckles pushes Tucker off looking to stand but Tucker dives back in and keeps control.
Knuckles wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Knuckles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knuckles misses with a straight left.
Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Knuckles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tucker throws out the jab.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Tucker avoids a kick to the body.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Knuckles throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Tucker connects with a body shot.
Knuckles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brass Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brass Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knuckles throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Knuckles misses with a head kick.
Knuckles throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a looping right.
Knuckles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tucker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Knuckles lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tucker thuds a left hand into Knuckles's body.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Tucker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tucker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knuckles rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knuckles backs up against the cage.
Tucker misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Tucker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tucker scores with a nice strike.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Tucker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knuckles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tucker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knuckles's guard.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tucker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles can't keep his opponent in guard - Tucker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knuckles is trying to stand back up but Tucker is controlling him
Tucker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tucker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tucker content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tucker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knuckles is looking to escape.
Tucker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knuckles manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Knuckles pushes Tucker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tucker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looking to control but instead Knuckles has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Knuckles manages to get to full guard.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker advances position into side control!
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.
Knuckles is not content to let Tucker control the position.
Tucker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Knuckles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knuckles regains half guard.
Tucker prevents Knuckles from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Tucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Knuckles throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knuckles lands a right hook to the body.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tucker.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knuckles - that will leave a mark!
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tucker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to de liver by Knuckles. Beautiful body shot.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knuckles scores with a nice right hand.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Tucker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tucker takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles lands a head shot.
Knuckles thuds his shin into the meat of Tucker's side.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Tucker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles lands a jab to Tucker's midsection.
Knuckles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knuckles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tucker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tucker misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
Tom Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knuckles.
Knuckles thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Knuckles with a nice cross.
Tucker moves out of range as Knuckles throws a body kick.
Knuckles throws a wild body kick that Tucker sees coming a mile off.
Knuckles lands a head kick!
Tucker thows a body shot but no joy.
Knuckles misses with a body kick.
Tucker misses with the combination.
Brass Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to clinch there but Knuckles circles away.
A head kick from Knuckles lands but Tucker takes it in his stride.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knuckles tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker moves out of range as Knuckles throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knuckles. That's going to slow Tucker down.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knuckles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knuckles slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brass Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Tucker.
Tucker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tucker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tom Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Knuckles misses its intended target.
Tucker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tucker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brass Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tucker 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ishi Kiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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167 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ishi Kiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a series of punches but Kiki moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Kiki moves out of range.
Kiki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Kiki misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiki.
Kiki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kiki throws a big shot that misses.
Kiki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kiki lands in his opponent's guard.
Kiki stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiki lands a head shot.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Kiki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiki shoots in but no luck this time.
Nate Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiki misses with a few strikes there.
Nate Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiki circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiki shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Kiki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiki lands the left hand.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Kiki moves away and avoids it.
Kiki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Kiki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiki lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Kiki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws a combination. Kiki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anderson looks gassed!
Kiki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kiki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Kiki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kiki swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Kiki moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiki.
Kiki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson lands a jab to Kiki's midsection.
Kiki ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiki moves away.
Kiki throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Kiki scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Kiki prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Kiki thows a big elbow that misses.
Kiki looking to pass the guard.
Kiki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson pulls Kiki in close to prevent any damage.
Kiki postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Kiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kiki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson cracks a nice hook into Kiki's ribs.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Kiki moved out of range nicely.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kiki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Kiki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiki sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Kiki stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiki has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishi Kiki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson tries to bum rush Kiki with a series of wild strikes but Kiki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Kiki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Kiki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Kiki 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.
Kiki preventing the sweep.
Anderson has Kiki pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Kiki controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kiki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.
Kiki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to stand but Kiki is controlling from the bottom.
Kiki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson cracks Kiki with a good jab.
Kiki lands with a nice body punch.
Kiki looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Kiki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiki looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kiki throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Kiki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiki.
Anderson tries to bum rush Kiki with a series of wild strikes but Kiki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson slips a jab from Kiki.
Kiki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kiki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kiki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Kiki fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiki lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishi Kiki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiki swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Kiki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiki.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiki manages to avoid it.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Kiki.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Anderson.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kiki ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiki.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Kiki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kiki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kiki throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiki with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kiki blocks a jab.
Kiki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiki.
Kiki missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiki slips under a jab from Anderson.
Kiki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Kiki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is pushing Kiki's head away, looking to escape. Kiki manages to hold on to the position though.
Anderson wants to control but Kiki postures up.
Kiki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Ishi Kiki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishi Kiki 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiki scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Kiki counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Kiki to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Kiki leaning against his opponent.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kiki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Kiki lands.
Kiki throws a big shot that misses.
Kiki ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Kiki connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson throws a hook but Kiki avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiki is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson wants to control but Kiki is keeping busy.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Kiki is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson tries to kick Kiki off but Kiki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Kiki.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Kiki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson is trying to stand up here but Kiki is controlling him well.
Kiki is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kiki controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiki trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
Kiki is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Kiki tries to stand but can't do so whilst Anderson controls his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiki misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kiki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Kiki lands with a right hand.
Kiki lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into rage.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Kiki avoids them all with ease.
Kiki lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kiki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kiki to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiki feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Kiki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiki trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Nate Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiki thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kiki won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Kiki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kiki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is trying to keep Kiki in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishi Kiki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiki, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishi Kiki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonying Americano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Red Right Hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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187 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Americano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes blocks a head kick by Americano.
Americano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Americano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Brad Barnes has been cut.
Americano lands a big head kick that sends Barnes tumbling to the mat! Americano takes a step backwards and waves Barnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Barnes is rocked!
Americano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barnes.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Americano finish him?
Barnes throws a right hand that Americano ducks under and follows up with a left that Americano also avoids with ease.
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes has Americano pressed against the cage, preventing Americano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for Barnes to work.
Americano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes cracks Americano with a nice body shot.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Americano is breathing heavily.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Americano.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes digs a right hand into Americano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Americano's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes is leaning against Americano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes is working Americano over against the cage.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Americano avoids the elbow strike from Barnes, against the cage.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Americano backwards.
Barnes is working Americano over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Barnes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Americano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Americano wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
Americano takes a shot to the head.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Americano blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Americano tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes cracks Americano with a nice body shot.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes prevents Americano from breaking the clinch.
Americano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes presses Americano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Americano takes a shot to the head.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Americano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Americano tries to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Americano backwards.
Americano wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barnes pushes Americano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Americano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes works on Americano's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Americano or not.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes is leaning against Americano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Americano avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Americano lands a head kick. Barnes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Americano.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Americano avoids them all with ease.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Americano misses with a leg kick.
Americano misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Americano misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Barnes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Americano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Americano's ribs.
Tonying Americano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Americano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brad Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Americano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Americano.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Americano throws a lazy body kick
and Barnes counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Brad Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Americano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes cracks Americano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Americano. That's going to slow Barnes down.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head kick misses from Americano.
Americano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Americano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Americano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Barnes.
Barnes swings for the body but Americano moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Americano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Americano throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Americano throws a lazy head kick
and Barnes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Americano really felt that one!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnes.
Barnes with a jab.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Americano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barnes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Americano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes.
Barnes tests Americano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Americano counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barnes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes works on Americano's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Americano's head.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Americano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Barnes.
Barnes is leaning against Americano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brad Barnes'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. This is the final round!
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Americano backs away looking to recover.
Americano throws a head kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Americano.
Americano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Americano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Americano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Americano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barnes cracks Americano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Americano's head.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brad Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Barnes is pushing Americano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Americano.
A frustrated look appears on Americano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Americano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Americano blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Americano managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
Americano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Americano's ribcage. Americano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Americano's head.
Americano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Americano.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Americano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Americano wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Americano avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes digs a right hand into Americano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Americano's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Americano wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes works on Americano's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Americano up against the cage.
Americano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Americano.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Americano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Americano avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes tries to work over Americano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Americano is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnes has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Americano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Americano.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Americano circles away.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Americano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Americano counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Americano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Americano moves out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Americano throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Tonying Americano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Barnes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cents- Many Men. Arto Muna will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Will Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Muna!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor ducks under a wild hook from Muna.
Muna slips a jab from Connor.
Muna walks into a straight right hand from Connor.
Connor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muna is out of range and Connor settles back down.
Connor shoots in and drives through. Muna sprawls well.
Connor closes the distance and pushes Muna back into the cage.
Muna letting Connor take a breather here.
Muna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Connor tries to pull guard but Muna holds him up against the cage and eventually Connor drops back down to his feet.
Muna stalling.
Muna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muna swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muna scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Connor.
Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muna taking a breather.
Muna being controlled against the cage.
Muna can't get the takedown.
Muna misses with some punches.
Connor looking to throw knees to the head but Muna is blocking nicely.
Connor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Connor gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two 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.
Muna stalling against the cage.
Muna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muna working aggressively here.
Muna avoiding damage as Connor throws knees to the body.
Connor prevents Muna from breaking the clinch.
Muna stalling in the clinch.
Muna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Connor as the two fighters clinch.
Muna being controlled against the cage.
Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muna's elbow.
Connor tries a knee to the head but Muna blocks it.
Connor tries to work over Muna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Muna misses.
Connor throws a hook but Muna avoids it easily.
Connor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Connor.
Muna misses with a body shot.
Connor slips a straight right by Muna.
Connor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muna.
Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Muna fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muna gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Muna sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muna throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Connor is trying to control but can't.
Connor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muna decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Muna scores with a jab to the body.
Muna tries to land a leg kick but Connor saw it coming and moves away.
Muna misses with a combination
and Connor counters with a low kick, right behind Muna 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arto Muna will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Connor checks it well.
Muna loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Connor tries to land a leg kick but Muna saw it coming and moves away.
Muna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but Muna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arto Muna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor ducks right into an uppercut from Muna.
It looks like Will Connor has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Muna as Connor shoots in.
Muna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connor was well out of range. Poor timing from Muna.
Muna just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muna swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Connor tries to clinch but Muna moves out of range.
Connor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Muna misses with a looping right.
Muna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor is looking to clinch.
Will Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor clinches with his opponent.
Muna tries to stall but Connor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muna leaning against his opponent.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor works on Muna's body with a couple of short punches.
Muna prevents a body shot from Connor.
Muna lands a shoulder strike.
Connor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muna. Connor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muna misses with a straight left.
Muna throws a head kick that misses
and Connor counters with a straight right hand.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor misses with a straight left.
Connor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Muna counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor avoids the body shot from Muna.
Connor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Connor tries to clinch up but Muna circles away and keeps his distance.
Connor throws a shot from downtown. Muna moves away and avoids it.
Connor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Connor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Connor showed some decent athleticism there.
Muna manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to control but Muna is working from the bottom.
Muna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connor manages to get himself to full guard.
Muna trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muna thows a big elbow that misses.
Connor looking for a sweep. Not yet Connor, not yet.
Muna lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Muna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Connor's cut.
That's time! Connor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Muna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muna shoots in and bounces Connor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Muna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connor striking off his back.
Connor looking to control.
Connor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Muna with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muna lands with a nice body punch.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muna misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Connor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Connor blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muna is working Connor over against the cage.
Muna takes a shot to the head.
Muna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Connor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muna tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Muna back against the cage.
Muna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Muna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muna swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Connor to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Connor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muna counters with a left to the body.
Connor needs to keep his hands up - Muna had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Connor misses.
Muna with a nice cross.
No joy there for Connor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muna takes a swing at Connor's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muna.
Connor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muna.
Connor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Will Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muna shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Will Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Muna.
Muna connects with a jab.
Will Connor's cut is getting worse.
Muna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt
and Muna counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Muna misses.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Muna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connor throws out a leg kick but Muna moves out of range and Connor only half commits.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muna.
Muna tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Muna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Connor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connor misses with a double jab.
Connor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Connor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Muna is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Muna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Connor off and has taken his back!
Muna is trying to stick to Connor's back but Connor is turning into Muna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Muna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Connor.
Connor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arto Muna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Muna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Muna!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tullimies comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kahen kilon siika kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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235 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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278 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conquer This!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tullimies just misses with a punch to the body.
Kunnollinen Tullimies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This throws a head kick that misses.
Tullimies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tullimies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tullimies thows a body shot but no joy.
Tullimies blocks a head kick by This.
Tullimies shoots in but This avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tullimies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tullimies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tullimies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tullimies swats away the attempt to clinch by This.
Tullimies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conquer This has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunnollinen Tullimies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies misses with a hook.
A punch combination from This misses.
Tullimies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This misses with a head kick.
This will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has Tullimies up against the cage in a clinch.
Tullimies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tullimies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tullimies avoiding damage.
Tullimies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tullimies is trying to break the clinch but This is controlling him.
This struggles to land a body shot inside as Tullimies controls his hands.
This gets through Tullimies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies can't break the clinch.
This working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from This - that landed with a thud.
This tries to throw a body punch but Tullimies avoids it by throwing This back against the cage.
This tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This swings wildly with an uppercut but Tullimies uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for This.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for This.
This tries to work over Tullimies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This lands an uppercut.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tullimies.
Tullimies looks gassed!
This lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tullimies or not.
This lands with a light punch inside.
This throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tullimiess head.
A right hand to the body from This.
This lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This pushes Tullimies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tullimies.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
This lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from This.
This presses Tullimies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This cracks Tullimies with a nice body shot.
This lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This gets through Tullimies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, This creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This lands a right hand.
This lands a body shot.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This digs a right hand into Tullimies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tullimies's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by This.
A shot in the inside from This.
This cracks Tullimies with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, This creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from This.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tullimies.
Tullimies takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from This.
This lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
Tullimies gets through This's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from This.
This throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This lands a right hand.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This lands with a short shot to the head.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from This.
A body shot lands from This.
This lands with a right to the head.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This lands an uppercut.
This lands with a light punch inside.
This is working Tullimies over against the cage.
Nice body punch from This.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from This.
This lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This lands with a short shot to the head.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tullimies is trying to force a seperation but This has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from This.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from This.
This lands a right hand.
This has Tullimies pressed against the cage, preventing Tullimies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
Nice body punch from This - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
This throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tullimies avoids the head kick by This.
Tullimies walks forward, straight into a front kick from This.
Tullimies just misses with a punch to the body.
Tullimies shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. This is trying to defend but Tullimies finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting This here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tullimies is looking to advance position but This won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tullimies stops This from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is not content to let Tullimies control the position.
This regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tullimies.
This trying to keep a closed guard but Tullimies is proving a slippery customer.
Tullimies tries to free his leg and advance position but This is retaining full guard.
That's two 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.
Tullimies throws a strike but This rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This trying to control but Tullimies is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
This tries to clinch but Tullimies moves out of range.
Tullimies lands a nice hook to This's body. This takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This cracks Tullimies with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies shoots in for a double leg but This sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from This. Tullimies does a little dance to reset his feet.
This misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tullimies misses.
Tullimies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This throws a shot to the body.
Tullimies throws the left hand but This avoids the punch easily.
Tullimies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tullimies thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing This to regain full guard.
Tullimies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tullimies is controlling him.
Tullimies is looking to work some ground and pound but This has wrist control.
This keeping full guard, as Tullimies tries to pass.
Tullimies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tullimies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This tries to clinch there but Tullimies circles away.
Tullimies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tullimies looks to land a right hand but This moved out of range.
A slow jab from Tullimies misses its intended target.
This misses with a hook.
This moves into the clinch.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tullimies can't break the clinch.
This pushes Tullimies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tullimies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tullimies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tullimies is looking to break free of the clinch but This has double underhooks.
Tullimies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from This.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from This.
Tullimies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from This.
This is leaning against Tullimies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is leaning against Tullimies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from This.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from This.
This lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from This on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from This.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, This creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This presses Tullimies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tullimies.
Tullimies throws a punch but it's blocked by This.
This works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tullimies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This lands a body shot.
A short right from This on the inside.
This lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
This lands a body shot.
This pushes Tullimies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This pushes Tullimies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is working Tullimies over against the cage.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for This.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from This.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tullimies.
Nice body punch from This - that landed with a thud.
This pushes Tullimies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from This - that landed with a thud.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tullimies.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
This lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from This.
This is working Tullimies over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
This blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is working Tullimies over against the cage.
This lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This works on Tullimies's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tullimies tries to work over This's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from This.
A left hand lands to the body for This.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tullimies can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from This.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tullimies or not.
This lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This digs a right hand into Tullimies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tullimies's gas tank.
This is working Tullimies over against the cage.
Good body shot from This.
A short right from This on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for This.
This lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
A right hand to the body from This.
This is leaning against Tullimies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is leaning against Tullimies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from This.
Tullimies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is working Tullimies over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by This.
This lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This scores with a shoulder strike.
This works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is leaning against Tullimies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This digs a right hand underneath Tullimies's ribcage. Tullimies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is working Tullimies over against the cage.
This lands with a short shot to the head.
This lands a right hand.
This lands a left hand.
This blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by This.
Tullimies working hard to break the clinch.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tullimies.
A hook to the body from This.
Tullimies tries to work over This's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from This.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from This - that landed with a thud.
Tullimies swings wildly with an uppercut but This uses good head movement to avoid it.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tullimies looks to land a right hand but This moved out of range.
This plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tullimies misses with a hook to the body
and This counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from This.
This lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
This lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from This.
This lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
This lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This pushes Tullimies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This lands a body punch.
This digs a right hand underneath Tullimies's ribcage. Tullimies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This lands a nice shot to the body.
This throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This digs a right hand underneath Tullimies's ribcage. Tullimies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tullimies is trying to break the clinch but This is controlling him.
This lands a nice shot to the body.
This scores with a shot to the side of Tullimies's head.
This lands a shoulder strike.
This lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This lands with a light punch inside.
This presses Tullimies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
A right hand to the body from This.
Tullimies has a couple of punches blocked by This.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
Tullimies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
This lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from This.
Tullimies takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tullimies or not.
This lands with a short shot to the head.
This lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This digs a right hand underneath Tullimies's ribcage. Tullimies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tullimies or not.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
Tullimies takes a shot to the head.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tullimies.
This gets through Tullimies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from This.
This throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for This.
This lands a body punch in the clinch.
This lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for This.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from This - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from This.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from This.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This digs a right hand underneath Tullimies's ribcage. Tullimies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tullimiess head.
This is leaning against Tullimies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tullimies or not.
A shot in the inside from This.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from This.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This lands a right hand.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
A nice left hand lands by This.
Tullimies takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from This.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Tullimies backwards.
Good body shot from This.
Tullimies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from This.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from This.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for This.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
This presses Tullimies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from This.
A short left from This.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
This works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This lands a hook to the side of the head.
This pushes Tullimies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This digs a right hand underneath Tullimies's ribcage. Tullimies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tullimies.
This works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tullimies wants to break the clinch but can't.
This cracks Tullimies with a nice body shot.
This lands a body shot.
Tullimies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This digs a right hand underneath Tullimies's ribcage. Tullimies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
This softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from This.
A right hand to the body from This.
This lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This had his way with Kunnollinen Tullimies in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
This moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Tullimies there.
Tullimies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by This.
This misses with a head kick.
This defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tullimies.
This throws a head kick that misses.
This ducks under a wild hook from Tullimies.
A thudding body kick lands there by This!
This looks to land a body kick but Tullimies moved away.
Tullimies is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tullimies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tullimies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This moves in looking to clinch but Tullimies pushes him off.
This wants to clinch.
This avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tullimies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This staying out of range there.
A combination from This does no damage.
Conquer This is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from This.
Nice defenses there by This.
This lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is looking to clinch.
Tullimies swats away the attempt to clinch by This.
Tullimies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and This connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tullimies misses with a body shot.
Kunnollinen Tullimies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This stuffs the takedown attempt from Tullimies. Tullimies gets slowly back to his feet.
Conquer This has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunnollinen Tullimies.
Tullimies misses with a hook.
This slips a jab from Tullimies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This keeps Tullimies at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the body from Tullimies misses
and This counters with a stiff right hand.
This is looking to clinch.
This lands a jab to Tullimies's midsection.
This gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tullimies misses with a jab to the body
and This counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by This.
Tullimies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tullimies throws a punch but it's blocked by This.
This misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for This.
Tullimies tries to break the clinch but This is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conquer This has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tullimies has a couple of punches blocked by This.
Tullimies misses with the head strike.
Tullimies struggles to land a body shot inside as This controls his hands.
Tullimies is trying to work for a single leg takedown but This pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tullimies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tullimies throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by This.
This blocks a body shot from Tullimies.
Tullimies misses with a body punch.
Tullimies is working This over against the cage.
Tullimies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by This.
Tullimies misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
A right hand to the body from This.
Tullimies working aggressively here.
This lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conquer This showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for This, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:42
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:42
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conquer This!
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