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BFE 97: Grigoriev vs Datsik PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . Buzz Killer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Sullivan shoots in.
Killer misses with a hook
and Sullivan counters with a right hand to the body.
Sullivan connects with the punch.
Sullivan lands a right hook to the body.
Killer throws a right hand that misses
and Sullivan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sullivan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Killer tries to lock up and control but Sullivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sullivan breaks from Killer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sullivan controlling from the full mount.
Sullivan looking to ground and pound but Killer is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sullivan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sullivan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sullivan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sullivan with a couple of short strikes.
Killer is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Killer blocking the ground and pound.
Killer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Killer taking shots to the head.
Sullivan with good strikes from the mount here!
Sullivan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sullivan punching from mount but Killer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sullivan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sullivan raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sullivan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sullivan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Sullivan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the body from Killer misses
and Sullivan counters with a left to the body.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sullivans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killer's head.
Sullivan swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sullivan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Killer to stand up.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killer counters with a nice body shot.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Killer misses with a straight left.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Killer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan moves into range and clinches up with Killer.
Killer has had enough of the clinch but Sullivan keeps him there for the moment.
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer misses with a body punch
and Sullivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Killer.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Killer counters with a one-two to the body.
Killer throws a lazy uppercut
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
Sullivan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Killer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer pushes Sullivan off looking to stand but Sullivan dives back in and keeps control.
Sullivan is looking to advance position but Killer won't allow it.
Killer is looking to control Sullivan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?
Sullivan is controlling the pace.
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.
Killer moves into full guard.
Kevin Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sullivan postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Sullivan dominated that second round.
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!
Killer gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sullivan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Killer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sullivan is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer controlling the pace for now.
Sullivan is trying to stand up.
Buzz Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan is trying desperately to improve position.
Killer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Killer tries to control but Sullivan wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Buzz Killer.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Killer as he connects with a hook.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Killer misses the body punch
and Sullivan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killer thinking.
Sullivan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Killer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan in his tracks.
Killer throws a right hand that misses
and Sullivan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killer swings widly with a right hand
and Sullivan counters by clinching up.
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Killer.
Sullivan misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.
Killer misses with a hook
and Sullivan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buzz Killer.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Sullivan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cat Litter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellus LeGualt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeGualt has chosen Get Free by The Vines 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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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cat Litter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcellus LeGualt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeGualt drops Litter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Litter looks back up at him and smiles so LeGualt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Cat Litter has been cut.
LeGualt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeGualt drops Litter with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Litter looks back up at him and smiles so LeGualt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Litter is rocked!
Litter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Litter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeGualt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeGualt fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcellus LeGualt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Litter is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeGualt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Litter seems to have got his legs back now.
LeGualt misses the shot to the body.
LeGualt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeGualt throws a body kick that misses.
Litter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LeGualt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Litter wants a takedown but no success here.
LeGualt has had enough of the clinch but Litter keeps him there for the moment.
LeGualt manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt looks to land a right hand but Litter moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from LeGualt misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeGualt 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 Litter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Litter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeGualt throws a lazy uppercut
and Litter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Litter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LeGualt.
LeGualt looks to land a right hand but Litter moved out of range.
LeGualt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Litter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LeGualt's guard.
Litter preventing the sweep.
LeGualt pushes Litter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
LeGualt throws a series of punches but Litter avoids them all with ease.
Litter moves in looking to clinch but LeGualt pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Litter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Litter.
LeGualt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeGualt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Litter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
LeGualt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Litter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
LeGualt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Litter. 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.
Litter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeGualt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeGualt wants to sweep here but Litter controlling him for the moment.
LeGualt trying to keep a closed guard but Litter is proving a slippery customer.
Litter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeGualt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LeGualt tries to pass to full mount but Litter defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Litter moves into range and clinches up with LeGualt.
LeGualt tries to break the clinch but Litter is controlling the position.
LeGualt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Litter feints and as LeGualt raises his hands in defense, Litter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Litter wants to control from the top but LeGualt keeps moving.
LeGualt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt wants to stand up but Litter is controlling him.
LeGualt keeping full guard, as Litter tries to pass.
Litter preventing the sweep.
LeGualt trying to keep a closed guard but Litter is proving a slippery customer.
Litter stopping the sweep attempt from LeGualt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeGualt misses the body punch
and Litter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeGualt misses with a body shot.
LeGualt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Litter.
Litter staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Litter blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus LeGualt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cat Litter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danga de danga de dang - LeGualt scores with a four punch combination!
LeGualt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Litter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeGualt's waist but LeGualt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Litter off to one side.
Litter throws a jab when LeGualt was well out of range.
LeGualt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litter misses with a looping right.
LeGualt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Litter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeGualt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Litter's calf.
LeGualt throws a lazy right hand but Litter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeGualt misses with a looping right.
LeGualt catches Litter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cat Litter's cut is getting worse.
Litter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeGualt throws out the jab.
Litter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeGualt.
Litter checks a leg kick nicely.
LeGualt stuffs the takedown.
Litter thuds a left hand into LeGualt's body.
LeGualt throws a series of punches but Litter avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Litter defending well as LeGualt loads up on a big left hand.
Litter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeGualt. LeGualt obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcellus LeGualt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Litter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for LeGualt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt tries to hold on but Litter postures up.
Litter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Litter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Litter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
LeGualt tries to hold on but Litter pushes him away.
LeGualt is desperately trying to improve his position but Litter has a good base and remains in mount.
Litter working the ground and pound effectively.
LeGualt is wriggling around trying to escape.
LeGualt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LeGualt wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
LeGualt can't escape the position.
Litter dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Litter.
LeGualt tries to lock up and control but Litter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LeGualt is looking to improve his position but Litter isn't that keen on the idea.
Litter with shots to the head and body - LeGualt looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt is looking to improve his position but Litter isn't that keen on the idea.
Litter unloading with bombs!
Litter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Litter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Litter landing punches.
LeGualt wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LeGualt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Litter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cat Litter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeGualt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Litter.
Litter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
LeGualt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Litter looking to control but LeGualt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LeGualt tries to hold on but Litter postures up.
Litter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LeGualt hang on?
Litter unloads with some shots from mount but LeGualt bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Litter.
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!
Litter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish LeGualt?
Litter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LeGualt looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cat Litter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cat Litter'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. This is the final round!
Litter ducks under a wild hook from LeGualt.
Litter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LeGualt lands a slapping body shot.
LeGualt throws a leg kick but Litter checks it.
Litter shoots for a takedown but LeGualt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LeGualt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Litter.
Litter blocks a head kick by LeGualt.
LeGualt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Litter counters with a left to the body.
LeGualt swings widly with a right hand
and Litter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LeGualt's guard.
Litter wants to control from the top but LeGualt keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Litter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Litter won't allow LeGualt to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Litter darts in and clinches LeGualt up against the cage.
LeGualt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Litter fails to pull guard.
LeGualt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Litter has LeGualt pressed against the cage, preventing LeGualt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Litter tries to pull guard but LeGualt won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cat Litter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LeGualt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Litter successfully pulls guard.
Litter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeGualt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Litter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LeGualt has managed to get both his arms back between Litter's legs - danger averted.
LeGualt passes Litter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Litter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Litter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
LeGualt controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt trying to pass the guard but Litter defending well.
LeGualt is thwarting Litter's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcellus LeGualt wasn't active enough on the ground.
LeGualt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from LeGualt.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeGualt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt misses with a body kick.
LeGualt misses with a head kick.
LeGualt lands a leg kick that knocks Litter off balance momentarily.
Litter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LeGualt misses with an uppercut.
LeGualt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
LeGualt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Litter closes the distance and clinches up with LeGualt, looking for a takedown. Litter pushes LeGualt against the cage but LeGualt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeGualt throws a quick inside leg kick.
LeGualt looks to land a left hand but Litter moved out of range nicely.
Marcellus LeGualt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeGualt looks to land a body kick but Litter moved away.
LeGualt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LeGualt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Litter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Litter slips a jab and a cross from LeGualt.
Marcellus LeGualt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Litter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeGualt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Litter.
LeGualt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Litter feints and as LeGualt raises his hands in defense, Litter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcellus LeGualt.
I think LeGualt 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus LeGualt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jylha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's a Great Day to Whoop Somebodys Ass . Matt Jylha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Morrison's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Jylha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Morrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jylha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jylha misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with an outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Jylha misses.
Tommy Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown by Jylha or perhaps it was just good defense by Morrison which made him look bad.
Morrison slips under a jab from Jylha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Jylha's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jylha looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
A jab from Jylha misses.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Jylha counters with a nice uppercut.
Jylha throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Jylha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Jylha.
Morrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jylha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jylha throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jylha shoots for a takedown but Morrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Jylha throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Jylha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Jylha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommy Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morrison dips to his left and cracks Jylha with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Morrison is predictable there
and Jylha counters with a leg kick.
Morrison scores with a push kick.
Morrison throws a combination that misses
and Jylha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Morrison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Jylha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jylha.
Morrison throws a jab when Jylha was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jylha tries to land a leg kick but Morrison saw it coming and moves away.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jylha avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison throws an off balance right hand
letting Jylha counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jylha defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Morrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Morrison will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison thows a leg kick but Jylha checks it
and Jylha counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison lands an overhand right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Morrison in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Jylha's head but Jylha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jylha thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jylha throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Jylha misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throws a combination that misses
letting Jylha counter with a right hand.
Jylha throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Jylha moves out of range easily.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Morrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrison closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jylha 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 clash of legs there as Jylha blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Jylha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Jylha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jylha throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Jylha throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Jylha tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morrison swings for the body but Jylha moves out of range.
Jylha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jylha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morrison's head.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jylha misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a nice leg kick.
Morrison wants to slow Jylha down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison tries to land a leg kick but Jylha saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morrison thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Jylha misses its intended target.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jylha misses with a low kick.
Morrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jylha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jylha blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses
and Jylha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jylha dominated that second round.
That's time! Jylha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Jylha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jylha is looking to score with low kicks.
Jylha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jylha moves away.
Jab from Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jylha checks a leg kick.
Morrison walks into a stiff left hand from Jylha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Jylha misses
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Jylha misses with the combination.
Morrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morrison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jylha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jylha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick
and Jylha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jylha throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jylha.
Nice uppercut there from Morrison.
Jylha misses with a right hand
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morrison moves out of range as Jylha strikes.
Jylha fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jylha connects with a single shot there.
Jylha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jylha looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Morrison misses with a leg kick.
Jylha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison throws a front kick aimed at Jylha's knee but Jylha avoids it well.
Morrison throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jylha throws a half hearted mid kick.
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.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jylha manages to avoid it.
Jylha lunges at Morrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morrison's hand.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick
and Jylha counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison takes one on the button.
Jylha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Jylha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Jylha.
Well Jylha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Jylha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keastie Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Calvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keastie Kannegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Theodore Calvin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvin misses with a hook
and Kannegaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Calvin blocks the leg kick.
Calvin lands with a nice body punch.
Calvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kannegaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Calvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Calvin slips under a jab from Kannegaard.
Calvin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calvin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kannegaard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Calvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calvin throws a body punch but Kannegaard moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kannegaard there.
Kannegaard moves out of range as Calvin strikes.
Calvin avoids the body shot from Kannegaard.
Theodore Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannegaard throws a jab when Calvin was well out of range.
Kannegaard misses with an uppercut
letting Calvin counter with a right hand.
Kannegaard is looking to chop away at Calvin's legs.
Kannegaard looks to throw the jab but Calvin is out of range.
Calvin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kannegaard throws a right hand that Calvin ducks under and follows up with a left that Calvin also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calvin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kannegaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calvin.
Kannegaard misses with a double jab.
Jab by Kannegaard.
Calvin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kannegaard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Calvin backs up against the cage.
Kannegaard misses with a double jab.
Kannegaard misses with a hook
and Calvin counters with a nice uppercut.
Calvin throws a looping overhand right but Kannegaard ducks down to avoid it.
Kannegaard throws a nice looking combination but Calvin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kannegaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calvin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kannegaard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calvin's hands.
Kannegaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Calvin misses with the combination.
Kannegaard misses the shot to the body.
Calvin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kannegaard.
Calvin scores with a nice head shot.
Kannegaard throws a body punch but Calvin moves out of range.
Calvin drops his hands momentarily and Kannegaard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kannegaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kannegaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calvin.
Calvin looks to land a left hand but Kannegaard moved out of range nicely.
Kannegaard throws a shot to the body.
Kannegaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Calvin is just out of range.
Calvin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kannegaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calvin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kannegaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calvin.
Kannegaard is looking to slow Calvin down with leg kicks.
Kannegaard throws a lazy right hand but Calvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kannegaard scores with a hook.
Kannegaard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kannegaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calvin throws out the jab.
Calvin looks to throw the jab but Kannegaard is out of range.
Calvin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calvin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kannegaard.
Calvin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kannegaard throws a low kick but Calvin avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kannegaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calvin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kannegaard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kannegaard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Calvin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calvin throws a looping overhand right but Kannegaard ducks down to avoid it.
Calvin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kannegaard counters with a series of strikes. Calvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kannegaard with a hook.
Calvin drops his hands momentarily and Kannegaard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calvin looks to land a left hand but Kannegaard moved out of range nicely.
Kannegaard moves away from the strike by Calvin.
Kannegaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calvin doesn't seem bothered though.
Kannegaard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Calvin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calvin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kannegaard throws out the jab.
Kannegaard missing with a left hand there. Calvin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kannegaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calvin.
Calvin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calvin.
Good shot there by Calvin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard connects with a right hand. Calvin shakes it off.
A jab from Calvin finds it's way through Kannegaard's defenses.
Calvin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Calvin cracks Kannegaard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Calvin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kannegaard looks to land a combination. Calvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kannegaard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calvin.
Calvin throws a series of punches but Kannegaard moves out of range.
Calvin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kannegaard off the cage and back into rage.
Calvin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kannegaard.
Calvin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kannegaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Calvin lands.
Calvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kannegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Calvin connects with a right hand. Kannegaard shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calvin misses with a body shot.
Kannegaard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Calvin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kannegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Calvin.
Kannegaard throws a shot to the body.
Kannegaard scores with a jab. Calvin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Calvin throws a jab when Kannegaard was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keastie Kannegaard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kannegaard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kannegaard lands a jab.
Kannegaard slips a straight right by Calvin.
Calvin throws a big shot that misses.
Kannegaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Kannegaard lands.
Calvin tests Kannegaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Calvin. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Calvin misses.
Calvin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kannegaard in his tracks.
Kannegaard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calvin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keastie Kannegaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Calvin with a nice cross.
Kannegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calvin moves away.
Calvin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Calvin.
Calvin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kannegaard.
Calvin clobbers Kannegaard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Calvin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kannegaard circles away quickly and effectively.
Calvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kannegaard, right into the meat.
Kannegaard throws a series of punches but Calvin moves out of range.
No joy there for Kannegaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Calvin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kannegaard lands with a cross.
Kannegaard tries to bum rush Calvin with a series of wild strikes but Calvin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calvin punishes Kannegaard's body with a nice straight punch.
Calvin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calvin throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calvin.
Kannegaard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calvin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kannegaard scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard throws a series of punches but Calvin moves out of range.
Kannegaard works the jab nicely.
Kannegaard cracks a nice hook into Calvin's ribs.
Calvin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kannegaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kannegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Kannegaard tries to bum rush Calvin with a series of wild strikes but Calvin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kannegaard lands with a nice combination. Calvin backs away looking to recover.
Calvin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kannegaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calvin.
Kannegaard digs a good hook to Calvin's body.
Some wild striking there from Kannegaard.
Some wild striking there from Kannegaard.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Calvin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Calvin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kannegaard throws out the jab.
Calvin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kannegaard slips a jab from Calvin.
Calvin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kannegaard counters with a straight right hand.
Kannegaard throws a combination that misses
letting Calvin counter with a right hand.
That kick from Kannegaard tenderised Calvin's leg. Calvin is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Calvin lands with a nice body punch.
Calvin throws a shot from downtown. Kannegaard moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kannegaard as he connects with a hook.
Kannegaard throws a looping overhand right but Calvin ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Calvin catches Kannegaard right on the button with a cross.
Calvin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kannegaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calvin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kannegaard's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Calvin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calvin. Kannegaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Calvin misses.
Kannegaard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Calvin misses.
Some wild striking there from Calvin.
Calvin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calvin. Kannegaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kannegaard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calvin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kannegaard misses with a low kick.
Kannegaard misses with a jab to the body
and Calvin counters with a right hand to the body.
Calvin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calvin lands a nice hook to Kannegaard's body. Kannegaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calvin's corner calls for a 1-2. Calvin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kannegaard blocks a jab.
Kannegaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kannegaard misses with a left hand
and Kannegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calvin throws a right hand that misses
and Kannegaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kannegaard slips a jab from Calvin.
Kannegaard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kannegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kannegaard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Calvin scores with a jab to the body.
Kannegaard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kannegaard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Calvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kannegaard.
Jab by Calvin.
Calvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kannegaard manages to avoid it.
Calvin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kannegaard is just out of range.
Calvin lands a jab to the head.
Kannegaard misses with a hook. Calvin ducked under it nicely.
Calvin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kannegaard.
Calvin checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kannegaard misses with a looping left.
Kannegaard scores with a nice right hand.
Kannegaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Theodore Calvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Kannegaard.
Calvin thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Keastie Kannegaard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kannegaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calvin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calvin works the jab nicely.
Kannegaard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calvin. That did some damage!
Calvin misses with a body shot.
Calvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kannegaard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calvin on the side of the head.
Calvin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kannegaard throws out the jab.
Calvin throws a one two combo.
Calvin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kannegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kannegaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Kannegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kannegaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kannegaard dodges the punch combination from Calvin.
The fighters circling - Calvin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kannegaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Kannegaard works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannegaard throws a jab when Calvin was well out of range.
Kannegaard scores with a hook to the body. Calvin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kannegaard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calvin lands the left hand.
Kannegaard throws a right hand that misses
and Calvin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kannegaard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calvin.
A jab from Kannegaard misses.
Calvin looks to land a combination. Kannegaard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kannegaard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Calvin cracks a nice hook into Kannegaard's ribs.
Kannegaard throws a hook but Calvin blocks it.
Calvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard slips under a jab.
Kannegaard throws a series of punches but Calvin avoids them all with ease.
Calvin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Calvin throws a lazy right hand but Kannegaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kannegaard misses with a straight left.
Calvin lands a two punch combo.
Calvin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kannegaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Calvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard misses with a few strikes there.
Calvin dodges the punch combination from Kannegaard.
Calvin moves out of range of the strikes.
Calvin throws a right hand that Kannegaard ducks under and follows up with a left that Kannegaard also avoids with ease.
Calvin looks to throw the jab but Kannegaard is out of range.
Kannegaard slips a jab from Calvin.
Calvin lands a really nice looking cross but Kannegaard seems unphased.
Calvin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kannegaard.
A telegraphed right hand from Kannegaard misses the target.
Calvin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kannegaard throws a lazy right hand but Calvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calvin misses with an uppercut
and Kannegaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Calvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calvin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kannegaard.
Calvin jabs Kannegaard right on the nose. Kannegaard blinks but takes it well.
Kannegaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kannegaard misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin misses with a wild body shot.
Calvin misses with a two punch combination.
Calvin looks to land a right hand but Kannegaard moved out of range.
Calvin misses with a left hand
and Kannegaard counters with a nice uppercut.
Kannegaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calvin looks to land a combination. Kannegaard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Calvin misses with a wild combination.
Calvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calvin feints a jab promting Kannegaard to slip. Calvin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kannegaard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kannegaard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calvin to score with a decent uppercut.
Calvin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kannegaard looks to throw the jab but Calvin is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Calvin.
Kannegaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kannegaard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kannegaard, right into the meat.
Calvin tests Kannegaard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calvin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannegaard scores with the left hand. Calvin knows he should have avoided that one.
Kannegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kannegaard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calvin.
Calvin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kannegaard.
Theodore Calvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calvin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kannegaard misses with a looping right.
Calvin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Calvin misses.
A left lands for Calvin.
Kannegaard lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calvin misses with a wild combination.
Kannegaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calvin.
Keastie Kannegaard 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.
Calvin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Calvin throws a one two combo.
Calvin throws a looping overhand right but Kannegaard ducks down to avoid it.
Kannegaard cracks Calvin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kannegaard moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theodore Calvin.
Well Kannegaard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keastie Kannegaard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between flappy jr Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (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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24
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
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20
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Lethal high 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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, flappy jr Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo lands with a slapping head kick.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Aldo slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Nice body kick from Aldo.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Aldo thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
A head kick from Aldo lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Aldo lands a knee to the head.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo lands a nice knee to the body.
Aldo slows down the pace here.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Aldo is struggling to control the position.
Johnson is working for takedown but Aldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson is working for takedown but Aldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for flappy jr Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Aldo manages to get underhooks.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Aldo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aldo landing knees to the body.
Aldo lands a nice knee to the body.
Aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aldo lands a knee to the body.
Aldo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Johnson tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Aldo throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aldo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aldo.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
flappy jr Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Aldo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Aldo lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Aldo scores with a nice body kick.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Aldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldo landing knees to the head.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aldo.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldo prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for flappy jr Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aldo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aldo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aldo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aldo scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Aldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Aldo landing knees to the body.
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!
Aldo working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Aldo stalls.
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
Aldo 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.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aldo throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Aldo scores with a kick to the body.
Jose Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Aldo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aldo to the mat. Aldo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aldo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Aldo in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Johnson trying to work for an americana but Aldo has managed to regain full guard.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldo's guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Aldo is having none of it.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
flappy jr Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
flappy jr Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aldo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man Walking- The Die Hunns. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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23
173 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
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Decent elbows
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billa Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee takes a swing at Bong's ribcage but misses.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bong works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Bong wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is keen to just control but Bong is a slippery customer.
Lee 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.
Lee is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gravis Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azrael Eldritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eldritch has chosen True Faith as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
220 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gravis Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azrael Eldritch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader misses with a left hand
and Eldritch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eldritch lands with a nice body punch.
Eldritch throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Bader counter with a right hand.
Eldritch throws a low kick, looking for Bader's leg but Bader calmly moves out of range.
Eldritch connects with a body shot.
Eldritch throws the left hand but Bader avoids the punch easily.
Eldritch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bader's sensitive parts.
Eldritch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bader checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader misses with a right hand
and Eldritch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eldritch throws an overhand right that lands on Bader's shoulder, as Bader tries to avoid the shot.
Eldritch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bader throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eldritch counters with a body kick.
Bader swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eldritch counters with an outside leg kick.
Bader is breathing heavily.
Eldritch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader throws an off balance right hand
and Bader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eldritch.
Eldritch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bader is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Eldritch tried to score with a low kick but Bader checks it.
Bader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eldritch checks it well.
Eldritch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bader counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eldritch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eldritch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eldritch connects with a solid leg kick.
Bader avoids the head kick by Eldritch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bader checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eldritch. Eldritch obviously looking to wear him down.
Eldritch thuds his right hand into Bader's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eldritch.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eldritch.
Bader moves out of range of the leg kick from Eldritch.
Eldritch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bader on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eldritch lands a really nice looking cross but Bader seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldritch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eldritch cracks the inside of Bader's front leg.
Eldritch scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bader ducks right into an uppercut from Eldritch.
Eldritch throws a low kick but Bader avoids it.
Eldritch is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Bader blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eldritch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azrael Eldritch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eldritch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eldritch throws a leg kick
and Bader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eldritch throws an off balance right hand
and Bader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azrael Eldritch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eldritch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eldritch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bader checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bader shoots in looking for a takedown but Eldritch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bader's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eldritch cracks the inside of Bader's front leg.
Bader takes one to the chin there.
Eldritch throws a right hand that misses
and Bader makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldritch throws a head kick that misses.
Bader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bader rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eldritch counters with an inside leg kick.
Bader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eldritch just misses with a punch to the body.
Azrael Eldritch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eldritch wants to land a leg kick but Bader is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bader.
Bader throws a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bader might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bader lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a solid leg kick but Eldritch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bader.
Sloppy strikes from Bader. Those never looked like landing.
Bader moves out of range as Eldritch throws a body kick.
Eldritch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eldritch misses with a leg kick
and Bader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bader shoots for a double leg takedown but Eldritch sprawls well. He's pushed Bader's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bader slips a jab from Eldritch.
Azrael Eldritch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eldritch can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader moves out of range of the body kick.
Bader misses with a wild body shot.
Eldritch defending well as Bader loads up on a big left hand.
Bader blocks the body kick.
Eldritch misses with a low kick.
Eldritch throws a leg kick
and Bader counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eldritch gets full guard.
Bader won't allow Eldritch to sweep him here.
Eldritch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bader!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader wants to hold on but Eldritch pushes him away.
Eldritch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bader is looking to escape.
Bader is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eldritch controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azrael Eldritch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bader misses with a body punch
and Eldritch counters with a leg kick.
Bader is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bader moves out of range of the leg kick from Eldritch.
Eldritch with a hook.
Eldritch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eldritch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eldritch misses with a double jab
and Bader counters with a right hand to the body.
Eldritch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eldritch is looking to slow Bader down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader misses with a takedown attempt - Eldritch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bader misses with a shot to the body
and Eldritch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eldritch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bader will feel that in the morning.
Eldritch misses with a body kick.
Eldritch throws a big shot that misses.
Eldritch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bader shoots in for a double leg but Eldritch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy body kick from Eldritch
and Bader counters by clinching up.
Bader throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eldritch blocks it with crossed arms.
Eldritch blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bader swings wildly with an uppercut but Eldritch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bader misses with a body punch.
Eldritch misses with a punch to the body.
Eldritch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eldritch lands a left hand.
Eldritch stalling the fight.
Eldritch cracks Bader with a nice body shot.
Bader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bader lands a knee to the head.
Eldritch manages to break the clinch.
Eldritch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bader is out of range.
Bader takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bader looks to throw a body kick
and Eldritch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bader's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldritch looks to land a left hand but Bader moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Eldritch.
Bader avoids the body shot from Eldritch.
Bader slips under a jab.
Bader blocks a head kick by Eldritch.
Bader lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Eldritch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters circling a little - Eldritch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bader takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gravis Bader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldritch throws a leg kick which misses Bader's front leg but catches the back leg as Bader tries to avoid it.
Eldritch lands a big head kick that sends Bader tumbling to the mat! Eldritch takes a step backwards and waves Bader back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bader is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eldritch throws a powerful right kick. Bader tried to block low but the kick was high! Bader was taken right off of his feet! Eldritch jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Azrael Eldritch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guapo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sympathy For The Devil. James has chosen Limp Bizkit Eat You Alive as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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182 lbs
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176 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helio James!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a jab to the body
letting Guapo counter with a right hand.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Guapo counters with a nice uppercut.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Guapo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guapo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Guapo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guapo tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guapo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Guapo wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
Guapo keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guapo keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James preventing the sweep.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Helio James hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Guapo looks to clinch
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guapo avoids a punch combination nicely.
James throws a hook but Guapo avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo moves out of range as James strikes.
James misses the shot to the body.
James with a poor takedown
and Guapo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
James wants to control but Guapo is having none of it.
James is looking to improve his position but Guapo isn't that keen on the idea.
James wants to hold on but Guapo pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James working to try and regain half guard.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helio James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guapo.
James moves into the clinch.
Guapo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James breaks the clinch.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guapo counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
Guapo trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James working for a triangle but Guapo defends it easily.
Guapo got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guapo has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guapo.
Guapo drops back, looking for a kneebar! James looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. James looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from James!
James swings around for an armbar but Guapo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into James's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guapo manages to get himself to full guard.
Guapo pulls James in to control the position.
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Guapo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Guapo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Guapo!
Guapo working the head with strikes.
Guapo tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to escape the position but Guapo is controlling the position.
James looking for a sweep but Guapo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
James wants to hold on but Guapo pushes him away.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
James is squirming around, avoiding Guapo's attempts to control the action.
James sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
James trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Guapo manages to pass to mount!
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Guapo dominated that second round.
That's time! Guapo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
James missing with a left hand there. Guapo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guapo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guapo manages to avoid it.
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Guapo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James not doing much here.
Guapo wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guapo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guapo tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing shots but Guapo is blocking nicely.
James working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Guapo's thigh. Guapo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Guapo is retaining full guard.
James is stalling in the full guard.
James won't allow Guapo to get back to his feet.
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.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guapo is keeping the position for now.
James trying to control but Guapo is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Helio James hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Guapo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Guapo persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guapo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by James.
James throws a looping overhand right but Guapo ducks down to avoid it.
James swings for the body but Guapo moves out of range.
Guapo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Guapo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guapo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guapo is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
James is looking for a sweep. Guapo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guapo controlling the action here.
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guapo trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is controlling Guapo's trapped leg to prevent Guapo from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Helio James.
I think James 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio James!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kafka has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean ORiordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Kafka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORiordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kafka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kafka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling ORiordan to score with a decent uppercut.
ORiordan moves into the clinch.
ORiordan tries to work over Kafka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kafka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kafka.
ORiordan is breathing heavily.
Kafka tries to land knees in the clinch but ORiordan avoids the damage to the body.
Kafka tries to stall but ORiordan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kafka looking to throw knees to the head but ORiordan is blocking nicely.
Kafka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ORiordan or not.
A shot in the inside from Kafka.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kafka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ORiordan blocks it with crossed arms.
Kafka lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kafka as the two fighters clinch.
Kafka looking to stall.
Kafka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Kafka's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kafka.
Kafka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kafka.
A hook to the body from Kafka.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka misses with an elbow strike.
Kafka is leaning against ORiordan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kafka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kafka displaying some good clinch control by pressing ORiordan up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kafka.
Kafka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kafka scores with a shot to the side of ORiordan's head.
Kafka lands an elbow that stopped ORiordan in his tracks for a moment.
Kafka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kafka with a knee to the head.
Kafka pushes ORiordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Kafka.
Kafka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ORiordan or not.
Kafka just leaning against ORiordan, taking a breather.
Kafka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but ORiordan is keeping busy.
Kafka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kafka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kafka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
ORiordan throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka trying to land knees to the body.
Kafka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ORiordan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kafka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kafka looking to slow down the pace here.
Kafka misses with a body punch.
Kafka wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Franz Kafka.
ORiordan moves into the clinch.
Kafka throws a head punch that misses.
ORiordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
ORiordan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
ORiordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Kafka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ORiordans head.
ORiordan blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by ORiordan.
ORiordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ORiordan scores with a shoulder strike.
ORiordan avoids the elbow strike from Kafka, against the cage.
Kafka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ORiordan has a couple of punches blocked by Kafka.
Kafka misses with a punch on the inside.
Kafka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
ORiordan lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kafka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kafka struggles to land a body shot inside as ORiordan controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from ORiordan as the two fighters clinch.
Kafka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ORiordan is defending well for now.
Kafka taking a breather.
ORiordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ORiordan lands with a left to the head.
Kafka stalling in the clinch but ORiordan improves position.
ORiordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kafka backwards.
Kafka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
ORiordan taking a breather.
Kafka lands an elbow that stopped ORiordan in his tracks for a moment.
ORiordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kafka.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kafka just misses with a elbow thrown towards ORiordan's brow.
ORiordan avoids the elbow strike from Kafka, against the cage.
ORiordan gets through Kafka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ORiordan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
ORiordan is looking to control Kafka's arms but Kafka gets an underhook and turns him. Now ORiordan has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for ORiordan.
ORiordan working aggressively here.
ORiordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by ORiordan.
Kafka avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka avoids a punch combination nicely.
ORiordan thows a body shot but no joy.
ORiordan rushes Kafka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kafka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
ORiordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kafka backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kafka letting ORiordan take a breather here.
ORiordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
ORiordan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
ORiordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ORiordan pushes Kafka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from ORiordan.
ORiordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for ORiordan.
ORiordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
ORiordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kafka backwards.
ORiordan scores with a shoulder strike.
ORiordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kafka up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Kafka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
ORiordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kafka circles away quickly and effectively.
ORiordan rushes Kafka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from ORiordan.
Kafka is trying to maintain a safe position but ORiordan gets an underhook and turns Kafka into the cage.
ORiordan avoids the elbow strike from Kafka, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ORiordan.
A body shot lands from ORiordan.
Nice body punch from Kafka - that landed with a thud.
Kafka swings wildly with an uppercut but ORiordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from ORiordan.
A right hook to the body lands for ORiordan.
ORiordan misses with the head strike.
Kafka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ORiordan.
Still in the clinch, ORiordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
ORiordan works on Kafka's body with a couple of short punches.
Kafka is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ORiordan gets through Kafka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for ORiordan.
ORiordan works on Kafka's body with a couple of short punches.
ORiordan stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORiordan lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
ORiordan prevents a body shot from Kafka.
ORiordan tries to break free but Kafka pushes him back against the cage.
ORiordan breaks from the clinch.
ORiordan swings for the body but Kafka moves out of range.
ORiordan misses with a body shot.
Kafka avoids a punch combination nicely.
ORiordan darts in and clinches Kafka up against the cage.
Come on Kafka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Kafka.
Still in the clinch, ORiordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
ORiordan is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka blocks a body shot from ORiordan.
ORiordan lands a right hand.
ORiordan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kafka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ORiordan cracks Kafka with a nice body shot.
ORiordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ORiordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ORiordan is leaning against Kafka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from ORiordan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ORiordan gets through Kafka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
ORiordan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kafka is keeping busy.
ORiordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for ORiordan.
ORiordan working hard to break the clinch.
ORiordan digs a right hand into Kafka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kafka's gas tank.
ORiordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
ORiordan cracks Kafka with a nice body shot.
ORiordan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kafka is trying to stall.
ORiordan lands a shot to the body.
ORiordan lands a right hand.
Kafka wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from ORiordan.
ORiordan prevents a body shot from Kafka.
ORiordan pushes Kafka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ORiordan scores with a shoulder strike.
ORiordan stalling in the clinch.
ORiordan blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ORiordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from ORiordan on the inside.
ORiordan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
ORiordan trying to control the position but instead, Kafka has worked for underhooks and has pushed ORiordan into the cage.
A short left from ORiordan.
Kafka misses with a short punch on the inside.
ORiordan scores with a shot to the side of Kafka's head.
A body shot lands from ORiordan.
ORiordan is trying to maintain a safe position but Kafka gets an underhook and turns ORiordan into the cage.
Kafka misses with a body punch.
ORiordan is working Kafka over against the cage.
Kafka misses with a punch to the body.
ORiordan scores with a shot to the side of Kafka's head.
ORiordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
ORiordan scores with a hook to the body.
ORiordan is looking to control Kafka's arms but Kafka gets an underhook and turns him. Now ORiordan has his back to the cage.
Sean ORiordan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka misses with the head strike.
ORiordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kafka backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ORiordan.
ORiordan cracks Kafka with a nice body shot.
ORiordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
ORiordan pushes Kafka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ORiordan digs a right hand underneath Kafka's ribcage. Kafka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
ORiordan pushes Kafka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ORiordan slows down the pace here.
Kafka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ORiordan can't break the clinch.
Kafka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ORiordan or not.
ORiordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kafka backwards.
ORiordan blocks an uppercut.
ORiordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
ORiordan scores with a shoulder strike.
ORiordan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kafka! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but ORiordan is unloading with more strikes now! Kafka drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean ORiordan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Grigoriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolay Grigoriev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Datsik misses
and Grigoriev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik thuds a left hand into Grigoriev's body.
Datsik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grigoriev momentarily.
Grigoriev jabs Datsik right on the nose. Datsik blinks but takes it well.
Datsik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigoriev counters with a low kick, right behind Datsik 's knee.
Datsik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Datsik misses.
Grigoriev looks for the body kick but Datsik saw that one coming.
Datsik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Datsik. Those never looked like landing.
Datsik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Datsik misses with the combination.
Datsik takes a swing at Grigoriev's ribcage but misses.
Grigoriev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Datsik.
Datsik misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigoriev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Datsik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigoriev.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Datsik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigoriev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoriev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grigoriev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datsik tries to work over Grigoriev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigoriev lands a hook that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Datsik lands a body shot.
Datsik blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Datsik.
Grigoriev is breathing heavily.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigoriev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigoriev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grigoriev misses with an elbow strike.
Datsik blocks the elbow strike.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Datsik lands a body shot.
Datsik dodges an elbow strike from Grigoriev.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grigoriev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Datsik's brow.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigoriev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik avoids the elbow strike from Grigoriev, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Datsik.
A short uppercut from Datsik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik dodges an elbow strike from Grigoriev.
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grigoriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik digs a right hand into Grigoriev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grigoriev's gas tank.
A short left from Datsik.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigoriev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Datsik.
Datsik lands a shot to the body.
Datsik cracks Grigoriev with a nice body shot.
Datsik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Datsik lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Datsik.
Grigoriev blocks an uppercut.
Grigoriev blocks an uppercut.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grigoriev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Datsik.
Grigoriev blocks an uppercut.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Datsik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grigoriev backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Datsik.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grigoriev or not.
Datsik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Datsik dodges an elbow strike from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev takes a shot to the head.
Grigoriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigoriev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
Datsik presses Grigoriev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Datsik lands with a left to the head.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Datsik as the two fighters clinch.
Datsik pushes Grigoriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Datsik.
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!
Datsik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigoriev backwards.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Grigoriev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigoriev throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Grigoriev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigoriev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik avoids a wild elbow strike from Grigoriev.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Datsik.
Grigoriev blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Datsik.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigoriev.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Grigoriev.
Datsik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Datsik.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Datsik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Datsik.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Datsik gets through Grigoriev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigoriev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Datsik lands a body punch.
Datsik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Datsik.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Datsik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Datsik missing with a left hand there. Grigoriev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Datsik tests Grigoriev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Datsik throws a series of strikes that have Grigoriev backpedaling.
Datsik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grigoriev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigoriev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Datsik.
Datsik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Datsik misses with a combination
and Grigoriev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Datsik throws a hook but Grigoriev avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigoriev misses the target.
Datsik scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Datsik. Those never looked like landing.
Datsik 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.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Grigoriev.
Datsik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grigoriev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Datsik moves into the clinch.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Grigoriev blocking some punches.
Datsik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Grigoriev.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grigoriev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Datsik's brow.
Datsik struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoriev controls his hands.
Datsik dodges an elbow strike from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it misses.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Grigoriev.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoriev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Datsik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigoriev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Grigoriev lands an elbow that stopped Datsik in his tracks for a moment.
Datsik blocks the elbow strike.
Datsik lands with a light punch inside.
Datsik avoids the elbow strike from Grigoriev, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigoriev.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it misses.
Grigoriev lands an elbow inside.
Grigoriev lands an elbow inside that Datsik shrugs off.
Grigoriev lands an elbow just above Datsik 's eye.
Grigoriev blocks an uppercut.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigoriev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
Datsik misses with some punches.
Grigoriev lands an elbow just above Datsik 's eye.
It looks like Viacheslav Datsik has been cut.
Grigoriev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grigoriev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grigoriev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Datsik.
Grigoriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it misses.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it misses.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Datsik's defenses.
Grigoriev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Datsik backwards.
Grigoriev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik working aggressively here.
Datsik dodges an elbow strike from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grigoriev throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik wants a takedown but no success here.
Datsik is breathing heavily.
Grigoriev blocking some punches.
Grigoriev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grigoriev gets through Datsik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Datsik scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigoriev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Datsik blocks an elbow strike.
Datsik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Datsik lands with a short shot to the head.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grigoriev lands an elbow that stopped Datsik in his tracks for a moment.
Grigoriev misses with an elbow over the top.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigoriev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Datsik's defenses.
Grigoriev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grigoriev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigoriev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Datsik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigoriev's elbow.
Grigoriev misses with an elbow strike.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev blocking some punches.
Datsik misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Grigoriev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Grigoriev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grigoriev misses with an elbow strike.
Datsik tries to work over Grigoriev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigoriev pushes off an throws an elbow but Datsik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grigoriev lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grigoriev throws an elbow but misses.
Grigoriev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Datsik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigoriev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Grigoriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grigoriev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grigoriev.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigoriev.
Datsik working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Datsik.
Grigoriev lands with a short shot to the head.
Datsik misses with a body punch.
Datsik blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datsik is working Grigoriev over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigoriev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datsik.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grigoriev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viacheslav Datsik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Viacheslav Datsik's cut.
That's time! Grigoriev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Datsik punishes Grigoriev's body with a nice straight punch.
Datsik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigoriev moves away.
Grigoriev throws a head kick but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik throws a nice looking combination but Grigoriev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Datsik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grigoriev in his tracks.
Datsik looks to throw the jab but Grigoriev is out of range.
Grigoriev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grigoriev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Datsik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grigoriev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grigoriev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nikolay Grigoriev is winning the standup battle so far.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigoriev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Datsik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grigoriev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Datsik's knee momentarily.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigoriev was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
Datsik staying out of range there.
Grigoriev looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.
Viacheslav Datsik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigoriev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigoriev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik connects with a body shot that sends Grigoriev's belly button to the back.
Grigoriev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Grigoriev.
Datsik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grigoriev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Datsik misses with a right hand
and Grigoriev counters with a nice uppercut.
Datsik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigoriev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Grigoriev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigoriev misses with a body kick.
Grigoriev thuds a left hand into Datsik's body.
Grigoriev lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Datsik lands a nice shot to the body.
Datsik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Datsik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigoriev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grigoriev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
Datsik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Datsik with a nice cross.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Grigoriev's shoulder, as Grigoriev tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Datsik scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Grigoriev.
Datsik misses with a double jab
and Grigoriev counters with a right hand to the body.
Datsik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik throws a jab when Grigoriev was well out of range.
Grigoriev walks into a straight right hand from Datsik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Datsik misses with a shot to the body
and Grigoriev counters with a straight right hand.
Datsik throws a combination that misses
and Grigoriev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigoriev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grigoriev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigoriev throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik misses with a body shot
and Grigoriev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Datsik misses with a few strikes there.
Grigoriev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Grigoriev lands with a cross.
Datsik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grigoriev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigoriev misses with a looping right.
Grigoriev connects with a leg kick. Datsik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Datsik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigoriev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigoriev jabs at Datsik's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Datsik checks a leg kick nicely.
Datsik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigoriev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoriev connects with a leg kick. Datsik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigoriev manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigoriev.
Grigoriev thuds a left hand into Datsik's body.
Nice uppercut there from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Datsik on the side of the head.
Datsik misses with a right hand
and Grigoriev counters with a flying knee that drops Datsik! Grigoriev dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Grigoriev!
Nikolay Grigoriev retains his light heavyweight title!
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