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Blitz 162: Fires of Heaven PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kirshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Hughs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Kirshaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirshaw avoids a kick to the body.
Kirshaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kirshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hughs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hughs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirshaw.
Hughs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kirshaw punishes Hughs's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Hughs misses
letting Kirshaw counter with a right hand.
Kirshaw clobbers Hughs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice combination there by Kirshaw.
Hughs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Hughs misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kirshaw.
A low kick from Hughs is predictable there
and Kirshaw counters with a low kick, right behind Hughs 's knee.
Kirshaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirshaw slips under a jab.
Hughs connects with an inside leg kick.
Kirshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Kirshaw is predictable there
and Hughs counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hughs misses
and Kirshaw counters with a good low kick that Hughs was not able to check.
Kirshaw cracks a nice hook into Hughs's ribs.
Hughs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Kirshaw.
Kirshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hughs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kirshaw's calf.
Hughs throws a body punch but Kirshaw moves out of range.
Kirshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirshaw.
Hughs lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw throws a solid leg kick but Hughs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirshaw.
Hughs blocks a jab.
Kirshaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas Kirshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirshaw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kirshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Hughs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hughs throws a lazy head kick
and Kirshaw counters with a good low kick that Hughs was not able to check.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughs misses the target.
Kirshaw misses with a left hand
letting Hughs counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hughs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughs is looking to slow Kirshaw down with leg kicks.
Hughs staying out of range there.
Kirshaw misses with a left hand
and Hughs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kirshaw really felt that one!
Kirshaw throws a leg kick
and Hughs counters with a good, hard body kick but Kirshaw shrugs it off.
Kirshaw throws a hook to the side of Hughs's head but Hughs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hughs misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hughs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kirshaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughs.
Hughs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hughs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hughs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kirshaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirshaw throws the left hand but Hughs avoids the punch easily.
Kirshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Hughs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hughs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hughs throws a wild body kick that Kirshaw sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Hughs as he checks the leg kick.
Hughs 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.
Hughs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hughs throws a leg kick
and Kirshaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hughs is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kirshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Hughs moves out of range easily.
Hughs throws a front kick aimed at Kirshaw's knee but Kirshaw avoids it well.
Hughs lands with a kick to the temple. Kirshaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughs blocks the body kick.
Thomas Kirshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirshaw looks to land a body kick but Hughs moved away.
A low kick from Hughs misses
and Kirshaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Kirshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kirshaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hughs - that will leave a mark!
Hughs connects with a leg kick. Kirshaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kirshaw blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Kirshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughs.
Kirshaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hughs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hughs blocks a head kick by Kirshaw.
Hughs is looking to wear down Kirshaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy body kick from Kirshaw
and Hughs counters with a nice leg kick.
Hughs throws a low kick but Kirshaw moves out of range easily.
Hughs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hughs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kirshaw. That did some damage!
Hughs throws a hook but Kirshaw avoids it easily.
Hughs misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughs defending well as Kirshaw loads up on a big left hand.
Hughs loads up on a big right hand but Kirshaw slips the punch.
Kirshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hughs, right into the meat.
Hughs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirshaw throws out the jab.
Hughs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughs throws a head kick but Kirshaw moves out of range.
Hughs throws a body punch but Kirshaw moves out of range.
Kirshaw throws a leg kick
and Hughs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hughs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hughs moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirshaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hughs lands a nice looking body kick.
Kirshaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kirshaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hughs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirshaw thinking.
A big left from Kirshaw misses.
Hughs throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirshaw counters with a thumping low kick.
Kirshaw lands a jab to Hughs's midsection.
Hughs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughs throws a leg kick
enabling Kirshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe Hughs is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirshaw lands a lovely overhand right.
Hughs misses with a body punch
enabling Kirshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirshaw misses with a hook.
Hughs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kirshaw checks a low kick from Hughs.
Kirshaw throws a lazy body kick
and Hughs counters with a low kick, right behind Kirshaw 's knee.
Hughs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hughs misses with a leg kick
and Kirshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas Kirshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw ducks under a wild hook from Hughs.
Hughs tries a low kick but Kirshaw avoids it.
Kirshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hughs misses the body punch
and Kirshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirshaw misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hughs misses the body punch
and Kirshaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Hughs tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirshaw 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirshaw.
Good leg kick by Kirshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kirshaw misses with a straight left.
Kirshaw throws a nice head kick!
Hughs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hughs misses with a leg kick
and Kirshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw thows a leg kick but Hughs checks it
and Hughs counters with a nice body kick.
Kirshaw connects with a leg kick. Hughs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hughs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirshaw lands a jab to the head.
Hughs moves away from the strike by Kirshaw.
A solid body kick from Hughs.
Kirshaw throws a hook to the side of Hughs's head but Hughs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Kirshaw.
Well Hughs 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hughs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Marzapane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marzapane comes into the arena with Survivor - Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. 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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155 lbs
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157 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luigi Marzapane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Falco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marzapane tries a head kick but it misses.
Marzapane misses with a leg kick
and Falco counters with a straight right hand.
Falco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marzapane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Shane Falco has been cut.
Marzapane misses with a lunging right hand
letting Falco counter with a right hand.
Falco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marzapane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Falco misses with a double jab
and Marzapane counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Marzapane misses
and Falco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick from Marzapane is predictable there
and Falco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marzapane looks to throw the jab but Falco is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane slips under a jab from Falco.
Marzapane misses with an uppercut
and Falco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marzapane 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.
Marzapane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marzapane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Marzapane is predictable there
and Marzapane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marzapane scores with a sloppy right hand. Falco should have avoided that one.
Marzapane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marzapane moves away.
A good leg kick by Marzapane.
Falco moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marzapane throws out the jab.
Marzapane throws an off balance right hand
and Falco counters with a straight right hand.
Marzapane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falco.
Falco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marzapane looks to score with a jab to the body but Falco is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Falco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Falco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Falco jabs Marzapane right on the nose. Marzapane blinks but takes it well.
Falco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marzapane counters with a stiff right hand.
Falco staying out of range there.
Marzapane throws a right hand that misses
and Falco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marzapane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luigi Marzapane is winning the standup battle so far.
Marzapane throws a poor cross that misses
and Falco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco instigates a clinch.
Marzapane wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Falco as the two fighters clinch.
Falco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marzapane backwards.
Marzapane lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Falco as the two fighters clinch.
Falco avoiding damage as Marzapane throws knees to the body.
Falco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marzapane tries to throw a body punch but Falco avoids it by throwing Marzapane back against the cage.
Marzapane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falco backwards.
Marzapane stalling in the clinch but Falco improves position.
Falco tries a body shot but Marzapane blocks it.
Marzapane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marzapane blocking some punches.
Marzapane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falco backwards.
Marzapane misses with a punch on the inside.
Falco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marzapane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Falco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falco slowing the pace effectively.
Marzapane tries to work over Falco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falco lands an uppercut.
Falco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falco pushes Marzapane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falco.
Falco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falco taking a breather.
Marzapane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falco blocks a body shot from Marzapane.
Falco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marzapane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marzapane tries to work over Falco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falco blocks an uppercut.
Marzapane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marzapane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marzapane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falco.
Marzapane scores with a hook to the body.
Falco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falco cracks Marzapane with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Marzapane.
Falco tries to throw a body punch but Marzapane avoids it by throwing Falco back against the cage.
Marzapane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane lands a left hand.
Falco stalling in the clinch but Marzapane improves position.
Marzapane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Falco.
Falco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falco works on Marzapane's body with a couple of short punches.
Marzapane missing with knees to the body.
Marzapane throws a punch but it's blocked by Falco.
Falco blocks a body shot from Marzapane.
Falco trying to stall but Marzapane improves his position.
Falco blocks an uppercut.
Marzapane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falco scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Falco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marzapane or not.
Marzapane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marzapane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Falco can't find room to land a body shot as Marzapane controls the action.
Falco lands a body punch.
Falco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shane Falco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falco lands a right hand.
Falco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falco swings wildly with an uppercut but Marzapane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Falco.
Marzapane misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco lands a nice uppercut.
Falco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Falco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falco scores with a shoulder strike.
Marzapane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marzapane throws a leg kick
and Falco counters with a leg kick.
Falco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falco scores with a kick to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marzapane in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Falco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Falco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No joy there for Falco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falco throws a right and a left that Marzapane avoids nicely.
Falco misses with an uppercut. Marzapane saw that one coming.
Marzapane misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco throws an overhand right that lands on Marzapane's shoulder, as Marzapane tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco is looking to clinch but Marzapane is avoiding it.
Falco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marzapane.
Falco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marzapane thows a leg kick but Falco checks it
letting Falco counter with a right hand.
Falco throws a looping overhand right but Marzapane ducks down to avoid it.
Luigi Marzapane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
A low kick from Marzapane misses
and Falco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Falco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Falco tries to close the distance and clinch but Marzapane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falco looks to land a combination but Marzapane avoids it well.
Marzapane throws a hook but Falco blocks it.
A low kick from Marzapane is predictable there
and Falco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marzapane slips under a jab from Falco.
A left lands for Falco.
Marzapane slips under a jab.
Marzapane thows a leg kick but Falco checks it
and Falco counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane throws a right hand that misses
and Falco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shane Falco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Marzapane is predictable there
and Falco counters by moving into the clinch.
Falco tries to work over Marzapane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marzapane blocking some punches.
Marzapane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falco misses with the head strike.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marzapane misses with a body punch.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falco blocks a body shot from Marzapane.
Falco leaning against his opponent.
Marzapane tries a body shot but Falco blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Falco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Falco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kopite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calle Pajander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pajander's choice of entrance music: Giorgio Moroder - The Chase. Calle Pajander told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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131 lbs
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144 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Kopite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calle Pajander!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajander keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kopite has closed the distance and engaged Pajander in a clinch.
Pajander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kopite avoids it.
Pajander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kopite's face.
Pajander digs a right hand into Kopite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kopite's gas tank.
Pajander pushes Kopite back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kopite takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pajander throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pajander controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Pajander.
A short body shot lands from Pajander as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pajander.
Pajander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kopite avoids it.
A body shot lands from Pajander.
Pajander digs a right hand into Kopite's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kopite's gas tank.
Pajander lands a nice shot to the body.
Pajander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kopite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pajander uses from the top position.
Pajander postures up in Kopite's guard and throws a big left but Kopite blocks it.
Pajander looking to sit in guard and control but Kopite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kopite preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pajander is on top in guard.
Pajander content to stall in guard here.
Pajander advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pajander throwing shots but Kopite is blocking nicely.
Pajander trying to mount his opponent but Kopite defends it.
Pajander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pajander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pajander content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Pajander has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajander trying to control the action but Kopite is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Calle Pajander was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kopite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pajander misses the jab.
Pajander misses with a lunging right hand
and Kopite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pajander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Pajander.
Pajander is working Kopite over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pajander.
Pajander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kopite is defending well for now.
Pajander goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kopite prevents it.
Pajander lands a shoulder strike.
Pajander tries to pull guard but Kopite won't allow it.
Pajander lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pajander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kopite avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calle Pajander dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kopite tries to sprawl but Pajander drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kopite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pajander.
Pajander content to control rather than advance.
Kopite tries to kick Pajander off but Pajander keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kopite is not content to let Pajander control the position.
Pajander trying to pass the guard but Kopite defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajander throwing shots but Kopite is blocking nicely.
Pajander is taking a breather. Kopite says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kopite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kopite is refusing to be controlled, as Pajander sits in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Calle Pajander wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pajander slips a jab and a cross from Kopite.
Kopite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pajander.
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.
Pajander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calle Pajander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pajander lands with a right hand.
Pajander misses with a lunging right hand
and Pajander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kopite.
Kopite scores with a jab.
Roberto Kopite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kopite scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pajander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pajander shoots in and bounces Kopite off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pajander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kopite works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajander slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kopite regains half guard.
Pajander is pressing down on Kopite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kopite is holding on for now.
Pajander trying to control the action but Kopite is working from the bottom.
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.
Pajander takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pajander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kopite wants to improve his position but Pajander is controlling well.
Kopite tries to kick Pajander off but Pajander keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopite regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pajander.
Pajander looking to sit in guard and control but Kopite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calle Pajander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Pajander misses with a shot to the body
and Kopite counters with a three punch combo that has Pajander backing up. Pajander nods at Kopite to acknowledge the strikes.
Pajander is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kopite.
Kopite fails to land with a series of punches.
Kopite misses with a left hand
and Pajander counters with a nice uppercut.
Pajander attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pajander shoots in for a takedown but Kopite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pajander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kopite misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pajander misses with a body punch
and Kopite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kopite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Kopite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pajander doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajander throws a poor cross that misses
and Kopite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pajander throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kopite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopite keeps the fight on the outside.
Kopite clinches up with Pajander and pushes him back against the cage.
Pajander is leaning against Kopite and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kopite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pajander uses from the top position.
Pajander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pajander forces his way into half guard.
Pajander wants to pass the guard but Kopite is defending well.
Roberto Kopite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pajander frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pajander throwing strikes here but Kopite is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pajander looking to finish with strikes here!
Kopite is trying to escape the mount.
Pajander landing punches.
Calle Pajander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopite is looking to escape.
Pajander lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pajander throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kopite is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pajander misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pajander tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pajander punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pajander controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calle Pajander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pajander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calle Pajander!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Diefenbaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Black Republican -- Nas. Peter Lynch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Diefenbaker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lynch thuds his shin into the meat of Diefenbaker's side.
Some bone on bone action there as Lynch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diefenbaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diefenbaker wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Lynch thuds his shin into the meat of Diefenbaker's side.
Lynch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diefenbaker is able to avoid easily.
Diefenbaker throws a sloppy head kick and Lynch moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch blocks a low kick nicely.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diefenbaker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diefenbaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lynch.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lynch takes one to the chin there.
Diefenbaker throws a front kick that sends Lynch stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a head kick but Diefenbaker moves out of range.
Lynch misses with a body kick.
Diefenbaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peter Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Lynch is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lynch.
Lynch swings for the body but Diefenbaker moves out of range.
Lynch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch walks into a stiff left hand from Diefenbaker.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diefenbaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diefenbaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch dives in and grabs Diefenbaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diefenbaker pushes down on Lynch's head and hops out.
Diefenbaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Lynch throws a leg kick
and Diefenbaker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Diefenbaker.
It looks like Peter Lynch has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
Diefenbaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lynch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Lynch checks a leg kick.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diefenbaker avoids a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Diefenbaker. No joy for Lynch on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Diefenbaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Lynch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lynch throws a right hand that misses
and Diefenbaker counters with a left and a right that stings Lynch.
Lynch moves out of range of the body kick from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diefenbaker misses with an uppercut
and Lynch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lynch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lynch misses with a kick to the body
and Diefenbaker counters with a left to the body.
Lynch moves out of range as Diefenbaker strikes.
Lynch misses with an uppercut. Diefenbaker saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diefenbaker misses with a series of wild punches.
John Diefenbaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Diefenbaker moves out of range easily.
Diefenbaker tries to clinch up.
Diefenbaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Diefenbaker.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diefenbaker tries a low kick but Lynch avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diefenbaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lynch misses with a shot to the body
and Diefenbaker counters with a nice leg kick.
Diefenbaker misses the shot to the body.
Lynch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diefenbaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynch thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Diefenbaker misses.
Diefenbaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good shot there by Diefenbaker.
Lynch misses with a leg kick
letting Diefenbaker counter with a right hand.
Diefenbaker blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Diefenbaker there.
Diefenbaker scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Lynch thows a leg kick but Diefenbaker checks it
and Diefenbaker counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Diefenbaker. Those never looked like landing.
Lynch scores with a push kick.
Lynch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Diefenbaker blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Diefenbaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Lynch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diefenbaker.
Lynch scores with a leg kick.
Diefenbaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynch throws a leg kick
and Diefenbaker counters with a nice body kick.
Lynch throws a chopping leg kick but Diefenbaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diefenbaker misses with a straight right.
Lynch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diefenbaker is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Diefenbaker's head but Diefenbaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Diefenbaker.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diefenbaker.
Diefenbaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynch.
Diefenbaker tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diefenbaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker swings for the body but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Diefenbaker down.
Lynch misses the jab.
Diefenbaker thows a body shot but no joy.
Lynch lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker misses with a head kick.
John Diefenbaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diefenbaker.
Lynch shoots for a takedown but Diefenbaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lynch throws a hook to the side of Diefenbaker's head but Diefenbaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Diefenbaker misses
and Lynch counters with a head kick. That will keep Diefenbaker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lynch gets the takedown into side control.
Diefenbaker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diefenbaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker is looking to regain half guard here but Lynch keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Diefenbaker's face as Lynch controls the position.
Lynch working the ground and pound.
Lynch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Diefenbaker is looking to reverse the position.
Peter Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Lynch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diefenbaker 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... John Diefenbaker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy comes to the cage accompanied by -. Thomas has chosen Down - Stone The Crow as his entrance music. Rick Thomas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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199 lbs
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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
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dane Hoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hoy misses.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Hoy misses with a hook.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoy thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Hoy shoots in.
A low kick from Hoy misses
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoy thinking.
Hoy misses with a low kick.
Hoy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Hoy misses.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Hoy slips under a jab from Thomas.
Hoy motions for Thomas to come forward. Hoy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas takes a swing at Hoy's ribcage but misses.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoy scores with a spinning back kick!
Hoy tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Hoy wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Hoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into rage.
Thomas takes a swing at Hoy's ribcage but misses.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Hoy moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy with a hook.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoy feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Hoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Hoy.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Hoy is predictable there
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Thomas catches Hoy right on the button with a cross.
Hoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoy manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoy is defended easily by Thomas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Hoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoy wants to clinch.
Hoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Hoy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Hoy tries to clinch
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hoy.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hoy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice shot by Hoy.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoy.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoy.
Hoy throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Hoy scores with a leg kick.
Hoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas throws a body punch but Hoy moves out of range.
Hoy wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Hoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoy misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoy is breathing heavily.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoy is just out of range.
Hoy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Thomas 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.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoy throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hoy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Hoy's head back.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Hoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Hoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoy at a distance.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Hoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thomas swings for the body but Hoy moves out of range.
Hoy throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas throws a body punch but Hoy moves out of range.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Hoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Hoy with an uppercut!
Dane Hoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoy misses with a right hand
and Hoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Hoy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoy.
Hoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoy's head backwards.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoy misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas stalks Hoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoy's face. Hoy staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Hoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoy.
Thomas throws the left hand but Hoy avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a one two combo.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoy drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoy ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Hoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Hoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoy scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
That kick from Hoy tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoy ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thomas cracks Hoy with an open hand slap.
Hoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas works Hoy's body with a nice hook.
Hoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Hoy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Hoy's body. Hoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas digs a good hook to Hoy's body.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoy misses with a right hand
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoy. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoy at a distance.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Thomas feints and then cracks Hoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoy down.
Nice defenses there by Hoy.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoy.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Hoy counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Hoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas digs a good hook to Hoy's body.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoy. Hoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dane Hoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoy tries to land a body kick
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas is looking to slow Hoy down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a hook. Hoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Hoy moved out of range nicely.
Hoy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Hoy slips the punch.
Rick Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoy swings away with a body shot that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoy.
Horrible takedown by Hoy or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Hoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Hoy misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoy manages to avoid it.
Hoy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the body from Hoy misses
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoy has a takedown stuffed.
Hoy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimlock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouni Lettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang Clan - Method Man. Lettu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mephisto. Grimlock Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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156 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite 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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimlock Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jouni Lettu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lettu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimlock Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a head kick. Lettu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones feints a jab promting Lettu to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lettu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lettu throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Lettu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Lettu counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Lettu.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lettu counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Lettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lettu throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
letting Lettu counter with a right hand.
Lettu lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Lettu counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones thows a leg kick but Lettu checks it
letting Lettu counter with a right hand.
Lettu misses with a left hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Lettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones thows a leg kick but Lettu checks it
and Lettu counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Lettu misses its intended target.
Lettu blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Lettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lettu misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lettu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Lettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lettu 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.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Lettu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Lettu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lettu counters with a left to the body.
Lettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Lettu counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Lettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Lettu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Lettu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Lettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones blocks a jab.
Lettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jouni Lettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lettu momentarily.
Lettu scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Lettu counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Lettu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
letting Lettu counter with a right hand.
Lettu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Lettu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lettu counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Lettu looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones shoots and misses
and Lettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grimlock Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Lettu counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lettu. That one must have hurt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a leg kick
letting Lettu counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Lettu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Lettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Lettu moves away
and Lettu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jouni Lettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones moves out of range as Lettu throws a body kick.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lettu counters with a left to the body.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Lettu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lettu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Lettu counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Lettu to acknowledge the strikes.
Lettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Lettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lettu.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Lettu counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones jabs Lettu right on the nose. Lettu blinks but takes it well.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lettu has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Lettu counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lettu counters with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Lettu counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Lettu's knee but Lettu avoids it well.
Lettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lettu misses the jab.
Lettu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lettu counters with a straight right hand.
Jones cracks Lettu with a good jab.
Lettu avoids the head kick by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Lettu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Lettu misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Lettu counters with a straight right hand.
Lettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lettu.
Lettu throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Lettu lands a right hook to the body.
Lettu moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lettu clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Lettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Lettu counters with a nice body kick.
Jones digs a good hook to Lettu's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lettu counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Lettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Lettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Lettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouni Lettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones lands a head shot.
Lettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Lettu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Lettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Lettu counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a leg kick
enabling Lettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lettu misses with a hook.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Lettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lettu throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Lettu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Lettu counters with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lettu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lettu clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Lettu.
Lettu avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Lettu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Lettu throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones tries to clinch
and Lettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lettu counters with a nice body kick.
Grimlock Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grimlock Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch
and Lettu counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Lettu jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lettu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Lettu throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Lettu circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jones. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lettu counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slow jab from Lettu misses its intended target.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lettu counters with a right hand to the body.
Lettu scores with a jab.
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Lettu counters with a two punch combo.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lettu.
Jones blocking some punches.
Lettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a body kick the misses
and Lettu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Lettu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Lettu throws a big shot that misses.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lettu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jouni Lettu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lettu avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lettu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lettu defends it nicely.
Lettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lettu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lettu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Lettu counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jouni Lettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouni Lettu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markku Oramo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Sushi (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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270 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markku Oramo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Sushi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sushi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sushi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oramo misses with a lunging right hand
and Oramo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Sushi.
Oramo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sushi counters with a right hand to the body.
Oramo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sushi scores with a hook.
It looks like Markku Oramo has been cut.
Sushi slips a straight right by Oramo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushi throws a sloppy head kick
and Oramo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sushi throws a sloppy head kick and Oramo moves out of range easily.
Yoshi Sushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sushi throws a head kick that Oramo semi-blocks.
Sushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sushi thows a body shot but no joy.
Sushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oramo.
Sushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oramo misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oramo throws a sloppy body shot
and Sushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Oramo throws a right hand that misses
and Sushi counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oramo misses with a lunging right hand
and Sushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sushi moves in looking to clinch but Oramo pushes him off.
Sushi cracks Oramo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sushi cracks Oramo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oramo lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oramo lands a jab to the head.
Oramo misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Oramo misses
and Sushi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oramo!
Sushi has control of Oramo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Oramo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oramo regains half guard.
Sushi passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sushi lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sushi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oramo?
Oramo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sushi landing shots from mount.
Oramo is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sushi looking to control but Oramo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Sushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markku Oramo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oramo throws a shot to the body.
Oramo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oramo throws a sloppy body shot
and Sushi counters with a body kick.
Oramo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sushi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sushi.
A low kick from Oramo misses
and Sushi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oramo's head.
Sushi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sushi pushes down on Oramo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sushi is trying to control. Oramo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sushi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oramo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oramo is looking to control Sushi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oramo avoid being mounted?
Sushi wants to take a breather but Oramo is having none of it.
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.
Oramo is looking for a sweep. Sushi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sushi throwing shots but Oramo is blocking nicely.
Oramo trying to control but Sushi postures up.
Sushi wants to work for an arm triangle but Oramo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sushi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markku Oramo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oramo tries to get to full guard but Sushi has control of the leg.
Sushi is trying to control the action in half guard but Oramo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oramo trying to control here.
Oramo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oramo tries to get to full guard but Sushi has control of the leg.
Sushi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oramo!
Sushi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jeez, Markku Oramo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Markku Oramo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yoshi Sushi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Disposition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sunny Disposition enters the cage!
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
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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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Protagonist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunny Disposition!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Disposition counters with a nice uppercut.
Protagonist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Protagonist misses with a hook
and Disposition connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Protagonist swings widly with a right hand
enabling Disposition to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Protagonist blocks the low kick.
Disposition throws a low kick but it's checked well by Protagonist.
Protagonist looks to throw a body kick
and Disposition counters with a straight right hand.
Disposition works Protagonist's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disposition wants to clinch
and Protagonist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Disposition slams his shin into Protagonist's torso.
Protagonist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Disposition.
Protagonist throws a sloppy head kick
and Disposition counters with a big head kick but Protagonist shrugs it off.
Disposition connects with a leg kick. Protagonist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Protagonist throws a right hand that misses
and Disposition counters with a nice body kick.
Protagonist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Disposition counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist misses with a jab to the body
and Disposition counters with a low kick, right behind Protagonist 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disposition tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Protagonist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Disposition throws a good cross that connects.
Disposition throws a head kick that Protagonist semi-blocks.
Protagonist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Protagonist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Disposition connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Protagonist scrambles back to his feet.
Disposition lands a nice leg kick that just misses Protagonist's sensitive parts.
Disposition fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Protagonist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist avoids the body shot from Disposition.
Disposition throws a right hand that Protagonist ducks under and follows up with a left that Protagonist also avoids with ease.
Disposition throws a head kick that misses
and Protagonist counters with a nice uppercut.
Protagonist throws a head kick that misses
and Disposition counters with a slapping leg kick.
Disposition just misses with a punch to the body.
Protagonist throws an off balance right hand
and Disposition counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Disposition as Protagonist tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Disposition throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist is trying to break the clinch but Disposition is controlling him.
Good body shot from Protagonist.
Protagonist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Protagonist is trying to push Disposition away but Disposition has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Disposition scores with a hook to the body.
Disposition working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Disposition with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Protagonist wants to get back to striking at distance but Disposition won't allow it.
Disposition can't find room to land a body shot as Protagonist controls the action.
Good body shot from Disposition.
Protagonist working aggressively here.
Disposition tries to land knees in the clinch but Protagonist avoids the damage to the body.
Protagonist presses Disposition against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Disposition lands a shoulder strike.
Disposition lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Disposition lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Protagonist.
A head punch on the inside from Protagonist fails to land.
Disposition misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Protagonist has a couple of punches blocked by Disposition.
Protagonist has Disposition pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Protagonist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Protagonist.
Disposition lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Disposition dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Protagonist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Disposition stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Protagonist. That snapped Disposition's head back.
Disposition tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A solid leg kick lands there for Disposition.
Protagonist misses with a straight right.
Protagonist dips to his left and cracks Disposition with an uppercut!
Protagonist misses with a right hand
and Disposition counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist looks to throw the jab but Disposition is out of range.
Protagonist misses with a hook to the body
and Disposition counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Protagonist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Disposition moves away.
Disposition gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Protagonist counters with a nice body shot.
Disposition is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Protagonist.
Disposition showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Protagonist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Disposition is predictable there
and Protagonist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Disposition misses with an attempted mid kick.
Protagonist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Protagonist throws a poor cross that misses
and Disposition counters with a nice body kick.
Disposition throws a solid leg kick but Protagonist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Disposition.
Protagonist throws a lazy head kick
and Disposition counters with a nice uppercut.
Protagonist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Protagonist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist scores with a sloppy right hand. Disposition should have avoided that one.
Protagonist throws a hook to the side of Disposition's head but Disposition sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Disposition scores with a jab to the head.
Disposition tries to clinch there but Protagonist circles away.
Protagonist misses with a few strikes there.
Protagonist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Disposition.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Disposition throws a wild body kick that Protagonist sees coming a mile off.
Sunny Disposition seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Protagonist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Disposition cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Disposition moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Protagonist throws a right hand that misses
and Disposition counters with a nice leg kick.
Protagonist swats away the attempt to clinch by Disposition.
Disposition fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Protagonist manages to avoid it.
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 Hiro Protagonist will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Disposition wants to clinch up but Protagonist keeps it at a distance.
Disposition misses the shot to the body.
Protagonist thows a leg kick but Disposition checks it
and Disposition makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Disposition lands a glancing blow to the side of Protagonist's head.
Disposition fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Protagonist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Disposition connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Protagonist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Disposition counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Protagonist misses with a right hand
and Disposition counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist swats away the attempt to clinch by Disposition.
Disposition goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Disposition throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Protagonist's head.
Protagonist misses with a shot to the body
and Disposition counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Disposition works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Protagonist. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Protagonist. Protagonist obviously looking to wear him down.
Disposition tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Protagonist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Disposition tries to land a body kick
and Disposition takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Disposition throws a head kick that misses.
Protagonist will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Protagonist throws a jab but it's blocked by Disposition.
A low kick from Disposition misses
and Protagonist counters with a good low kick that Disposition was not able to check.
Disposition attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Disposition stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Protagonist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Disposition.
A swing and a miss from Disposition.
Disposition throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Protagonist checks a leg kick.
Protagonist throws an off balance right hand
and Disposition counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Disposition throws a predictable looking body shot
and Protagonist makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist thumps Disposition with a low kick.
Disposition scores with a punch to the head.
Protagonist misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Protagonist misses with a combination
and Disposition makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Protagonist keeps the fight on the outside.
Disposition defending well as Protagonist loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Disposition comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Disposition 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... Sunny Disposition!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Belfort's choice of entrance music: Burn It To The Ground. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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187 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class 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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boba Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fett cracks Belfort with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Fett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, jab by Belfort - just one landing.
Belfort swings widly with a right hand
and Fett counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Fett.
Belfort throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belfort is in Fett's guard.
Belfort advances position into side control!
Belfort sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Belfort staying calm.
Fett is trying to control Belfort's posture but Belfort avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belfort trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
Fett prevents Belfort from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fett tries to improve position but can't.
Belfort tries to score with some ground and pound. Fett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Belfort controls the position.
Fett parries the strikes from Belfort easily there. Belfort is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fett to escape.
Fett wants to control but Belfort postures up.
Fett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belfort.
Fett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belfort connects with a decent elbow.
Belfort is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fett's shoulder. That is not cool.
Belfort trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
Fett prevents Belfort from improving position.
Belfort has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Fett tries to buck Belfort off but Belfort is having none of it.
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.
Fett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belfort with the ground and pound but Fett regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fett is concentrating on defense, preventing Belfort from advancing position.
Belfort thows a huge punch but Fett dodges it nicely.
Fett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belfort.
Fett is looking for a sweep. Belfort is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fett defends it nicely.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Fett circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Belfort throws a sloppy body shot
and Fett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Belfort misses.
Belfort slips under a jab from Fett.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belfort has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fett.
Fett misses with a low kick.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belfort connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fett's hands.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Belfort misses.
Belfort swings widly with a right hand
and Fett counters with a leg kick.
Fett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belfort checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fett throws a combination. Belfort tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Belfort misses with a left hand
and Fett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Fett manages to get underhooks.
Boba Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Belfort.
Belfort looking for a takedown.
Fett prevents the takedown attempt.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Belfort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Fett manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett digs a right hand underneath Belfort's ribcage. Belfort let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Belfort looking for a takedown.
Fett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fett lands with a light punch inside.
Fett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fett lands with a light punch inside.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belfort tries to circle away but Fett has him pinned against the cage.
Fett presses Belfort against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fett works on Belfort's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort tries to break the clinch but Fett is controlling the position.
Fett working aggressively here.
A short right from Fett on the inside.
Fett scores with a hook to the body.
Fett lands a right hand.
Belfort's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Fett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett cracks Belfort with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fett.
Fett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belfort letting Fett take a breather here.
Fett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Belfort has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fett is pressed up against the cage. Belfort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fett down to the mat. Fett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fett scores with a leg kick.
Fett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fett scoring well with a low kick there.
Fedor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fett fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett tries a body shot but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort has Fett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belfort.
Fett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Fett.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fett gets through Belfort's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett.
Fett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boba Fett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fett jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belfort throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a low kick, right behind Belfort 's knee.
Belfort swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fett counters with a nice body shot.
Fett connects with a single shot there.
Fett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belfort is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fett can't fight it off and eventually Belfort manages to take the fight to the floor. Fett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fett is controlling Belfort's posture.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fett wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort looking to sit in guard and control but Fett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belfort is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fett landing with the ground and pound.
Fett slips nicely into half guard.
Belfort looking for submissions off his back.
Fett throws a strike but Belfort avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett slips nicely into half guard.
Belfort looking for submissions off his back.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fett winds up and cracks Belfort with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fett is keen to just control but Belfort is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is pressing down on Fett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belfort looking to control.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fett connects with a couple of short punches.
Fett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belfort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fett manages to get himself to full guard.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort advances to half guard.
Belfort seems to be working for a kimura but Fett defends the submission attempt.
Belfort is keen to just control but Fett is a slippery customer.
Fett tries to get to full guard but Belfort has control of the leg.
Belfort stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boba Fett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fett 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boba Fett!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harjan Varsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Varsi's choice of entrance music: Hiski Salomaa - Tiskarin polkka. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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194 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harjan Varsi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Varsi as Baddabing shoots in.
Baddabing gets a clinch.
Baddabing tries to score a body lock takedown but Varsi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varsi.
Nice body punch from Baddabing - that landed with a thud.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Varsi.
Baddabing is working Varsi over against the cage.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing has Varsi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baddabing pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Varsi tumbling to the mat - Baddabing dives into Varsi's guard.
Baddabing postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Varsi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Baddabing, into his guard.
Baddabing is pulling down on Varsi's head. It's preventing any offense from Varsi, at least for the moment.
Baddabing looking for a sweep. Not yet Baddabing, not yet.
Varsi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varsi is looking to stand up but Baddabing won't let him.
Baddabing wants to sweep but no luck.
Baddabing manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Baddabing pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baddabing scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Varsi?
Baddabing raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Varsi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Varsi working to try and regain half guard.
Baddabing lands a big shot there that rocks Varsi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baddabing cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Varsi is rocked!
Baddabing loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Varsi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Baddabing land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Baddabing stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!
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