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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Scheckler (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov jabs at Scheckler's body.
Konstantinov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scheckler tries to work over Konstantinov's front leg with a kick but Konstantinov checks it.
Scheckler lands with a cross.
Konstantinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Scheckler is just out of range.
Scheckler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Konstantinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Konstantinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scheckler.
Konstantinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Konstantinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scheckler. Scheckler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konstantinov throws the left hand but Scheckler avoids the punch easily.
Konstantinov thows a body shot but no joy.
Scheckler looks to land a left hand but Konstantinov moved out of range nicely.
Konstantinov misses with a head kick.
Konstantinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Scheckler misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a body punch but Scheckler moves out of range.
Scheckler blocks a head kick by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scheckler moves away.
Konstantinov blocks the body kick.
Konstantinov scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Konstantinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Scheckler is just out of range.
Scheckler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scheckler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but Scheckler moves away
and Scheckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Scheckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinov moves away.
Scheckler avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov scores with a hook to the body. Scheckler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scheckler slips under a jab from Konstantinov.
Scheckler misses with a combination
and Konstantinov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scheckler on the side of the head.
Konstantinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scheckler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Konstantinov as he checks the leg kick.
Konstantinov checks the leg kick.
Konstantinov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vladimir Konstantinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scheckler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scheckler moves away.
Konstantinov misses with a wild body shot.
Konstantinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler misses with a body kick.
Konstantinov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scheckler throws a body punch but Konstantinov moves out of range.
A low kick from Scheckler misses
and Konstantinov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scheckler blocks a jab.
Konstantinov swings for the body but Scheckler moves out of range.
Scheckler throws the kick towards the body but Konstantinov avoids it.
Konstantinov jabs at Scheckler's body.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scheckler misses with a wild body shot.
Konstantinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Konstantinov tries to land a front kick but Scheckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Scheckler should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scheckler.
Konstantinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scheckler shoots in but no luck this time.
Konstantinov avoids a kick to the body.
Konstantinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scheckler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Konstantinov is looking to wear down Scheckler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scheckler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scheckler tries a low kick but Konstantinov avoids it.
Scheckler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Konstantinov sprawls well initially but Scheckler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Konstantinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Konstantinov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scheckler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Konstantinov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Konstantinov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Konstantinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Konstantinov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Konstantinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scheckler.
Konstantinov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Konstantinov misses with a wild body shot.
Vladimir Konstantinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Konstantinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scheckler moves away.
Konstantinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Konstantinov tests Scheckler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scheckler looks to land a body kick but Konstantinov moved away.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Konstantinov misses
and Scheckler counters with a body kick that stops Konstantinov in his tracks momentarily.
Scheckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Konstantinov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scheckler throws out the jab.
Konstantinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scheckler.
Konstantinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Scheckler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Scheckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Scheckler's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Scheckler.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Konstantinov.
Scheckler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scheckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konstantinov.
Scheckler misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Konstantinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scheckler.
Scheckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Konstantinov scores with a spinning back kick!
Scheckler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Konstantinov if he has to take too many more of those.
Scheckler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Konstantinov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scheckler connects with an inside leg kick.
Konstantinov slips a jab from Scheckler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scheckler.
Scheckler misses with a double jab.
Scheckler drops his hands momentarily and Konstantinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Konstantinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scheckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Scheckler's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Scheckler's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scheckler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scheckler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scheckler misses with a wild body shot.
Scheckler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler tries to land a body kick
and Konstantinov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Konstantinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scheckler connects with a leg kick. Konstantinov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scheckler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konstantinov throws a looping overhand right but Scheckler ducks down to avoid it.
Scheckler wants to clinch up but Konstantinov keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheckler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scheckler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Scheckler - just one landing.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scheckler moves away.
Konstantinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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 Vladimir Konstantinov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Konstantinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Scheckler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scheckler avoids the body shot from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scheckler manages to avoid it.
Scheckler throws a leg kick but Konstantinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scheckler throws a leg kick which misses Konstantinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Konstantinov tries to avoid it.
Scheckler throws a leg kick that misses.
Konstantinov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scheckler at a distance.
Scheckler wants to land a leg kick but Konstantinov is out of range.
Konstantinov swings for the body but Scheckler moves out of range.
Konstantinov misses with a hook to the body
and Scheckler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Konstantinov won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scheckler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scheckler working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Scheckler.
Scheckler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Konstantinov, who protects the arm well.
Scheckler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Konstantinov wants to control but Scheckler postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Konstantinov down.
Konstantinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Scheckler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scheckler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Konstantinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Scheckler.
Scheckler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler is trying to control. Konstantinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scheckler wants to pass the guard but Konstantinov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scheckler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Konstantinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ted Scheckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantinov wants to get back to full guard.
Konstantinov wants to control but Scheckler is keeping busy.
Scheckler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vladimir Konstantinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scheckler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scheckler is trying for a kimura here. Konstantinov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Scheckler wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ted Scheckler!
Ted Scheckler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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285 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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272 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Dylan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dylan ducks right into an uppercut from Ortiz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Dylan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz drops Dylan with a right and a left! Ortiz comes rushing in but Dylan regains his composure and manages to keep Ortiz in guard.
It looks like Lucas Dylan has been cut.
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!
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dylan wants to control but Ortiz postures up.
Dylan defending against the ground and pound.
Ortiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The strikes coming from Ortiz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ortiz working the ground and pound but Dylan is defending the strikes.
Ortiz cracks Dylan with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dylan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dylan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz controls the position from side control.
Oh Dylan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ortiz scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dylan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ortiz can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Ortiz!
Randy Ortiz is the new heavyweight champion!
Randy Ortiz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mack Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhu Fangyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disturbed / Down With The Sickness. Fangyu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Demigod-Mindmasher. Mack Speed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Speed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhu Fangyu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Speed. Fangyu shrugs it off though.
Fangyu throws a head kick that misses.
Speed avoids the body shot from Fangyu.
Speed works Fangyu's body with a nice hook.
Fangyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Fangyu as he checks the leg kick.
Fangyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Speed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fangyu throws a chopping leg kick but Speed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Speed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Speed cracks Fangyu with an open hand slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Speed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fangyu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fangyu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fangyu fails with a takedown attempt.
Speed misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu avoids a kick to the body.
Fangyu blocks a head kick by Speed.
Fangyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fangyu misses with a leg kick
and Speed counters with a head kick.
Fangyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed misses with a looping right.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speed leaves Fangyu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Speed feints and then cracks Fangyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fangyu down.
Fangyu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Speed blocking some punches.
Fangyu throws a head punch that misses.
Speed wants to get back to striking at distance but Fangyu won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mack Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhu Fangyu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed is trying to push Fangyu away but Fangyu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Speed's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fangyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed slowing the pace effectively.
Fangyu prevents Speed from breaking the clinch.
Speed has had enough of the clinch but Fangyu keeps him there for the moment.
Fangyu has a couple of punches blocked by Speed.
Fangyu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fangyu is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Fangyu.
Fangyu misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu gets through Speed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fangyu misses with the head strike.
Fangyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Speed.
A shot in the inside from Fangyu.
Fangyu misses with a punch to the body.
Fangyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed wants to get back to striking at distance but Fangyu won't allow it.
Fangyu has Speed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Speed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fangyu working aggressively here.
Speed tries to break the clinch but Fangyu is controlling the position.
Speed trying to stall but Fangyu improves his position.
Fangyu is looking for a takedown.
Fangyu prevents Speed from breaking the clinch.
Fangyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fangyu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Speed.
Fangyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speed breaks from the clinch.
Fangyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Speed misses with a kick to the body.
Fangyu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Speed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fangyu moves away.
Fangyu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Speed throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fangyu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Speed throws a leg kick but Fangyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fangyu moves away.
Fangyu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fangyu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fangyu showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Fangyu seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Speed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Speed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Speed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speed throws a head kick but Fangyu moves out of range.
Fangyu blocks the body kick.
Fangyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fangyu checks a leg kick.
Fangyu cracks Speed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Speed misses with a straight left.
Fangyu throws a head kick that Speed semi-blocks.
Speed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fangyu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed moves out of range of the body kick from Fangyu.
Speed misses with a body kick.
Speed throws a hook but Fangyu avoids it easily.
Fangyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throws a big shot that misses.
Fangyu misses with a straight left.
Speed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fangyu.
Fangyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Speed is looking to slow Fangyu down with leg kicks.
Mack Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fangyu misses with a body shot.
Speed tries to land a leg kick but Fangyu saw it coming and moves away.
Fangyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Speed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Speed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fangyu to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Speed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Fangyu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fangyu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Speed's hands.
Speed throws an overhand right that lands on Fangyu's shoulder, as Fangyu tries to avoid the shot.
Mack Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Fangyu misses its intended target.
Speed looks to land a body kick but Fangyu moved away.
Speed is looking to chop away at Fangyu's legs.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fangyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Speed misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fangyu misses with a hook. Speed ducked under it nicely.
Fangyu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fangyu checks a leg kick.
Fangyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Fangyu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed thuds his right hand into Fangyu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fangyu scores with a nice right hand.
Speed throws a leg kick
and Fangyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fangyu gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Fangyu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fangyu jumps into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed is trying to escape the position but Fangyu is controlling the position.
Speed is trying to control Fangyu's posture but Fangyu avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fangyu controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhu Fangyu 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.
Speed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fangyu can pounce on him.
Fangyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speed.
Speed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fangyu moves out of range of the leg kick from Speed.
Speed misses with a low kick as Fangyu jumps back.
Fangyu loads up on a big right hand but Speed slips the punch.
Fangyu avoids the head kick by Speed.
Speed throws a leg kick
and Fangyu counters with an outside leg kick.
Fangyu rushes Speed and presses him up against the cage.
Fangyu has clasped his hands together around Speed's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Fangyu wants to control but Speed is keeping him busy.
Speed is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fangyu off and has taken his back!
Fangyu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fangyu tries to roll over but Speed keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu controlling the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mack Speed just wasn't active enough.
Speed throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fangyu.
Fangyu avoids the head kick by Speed.
Fangyu is looking to land body kicks.
Fangyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speed.
Fangyu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fangyu misses with a kick to the body.
Mack Speed is winning the standup battle so far.
Speed slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Fangyu blocks the low kick.
Fangyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Fangyu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu connects with the punch.
Fangyu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Speed to the ground. Fangyu is now in Speed's guard.
Fangyu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fangyu looking to pass the guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fangyu wants to clinch.
Speed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhu Fangyu really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Speed lands with a slapping head kick.
Fangyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Fangyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fangyu throws a push kick but Speed slaps the foot to one side.
Fangyu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Speed in his tracks.
Speed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fangyu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fangyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fangyu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fangyu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Fangyu misses.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fangyu slips under a jab from Speed.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fangyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Speed avoids the head kick by Fangyu.
Fangyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fangyu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Speed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Speed cracks Fangyu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Speed.
The fighters circling - Fangyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speed takes a swing at Fangyu's ribcage but misses.
Fangyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed takes one to the chin there.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fangyu.
Fangyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Speed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fangyu scrambles back to his feet.
Fangyu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fangyu avoids the body shot from Speed.
Fangyu throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Speed misses.
Speed moves forwards but Fangyu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fangyu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fangyu scores with a nice right hand.
Speed misses with a kick to the body.
Fangyu jabs Speed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Speed avoids a kick to the body.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speed motions for Fangyu to come forward. Speed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fangyu tried to score with a low kick but Speed checks it.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fangyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Speed swats away the attempt to clinch by Fangyu.
Fangyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fangyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fangyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fangyu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fangyu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fangyu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
Fangyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhu Fangyu dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fangyu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Speed on the side of the head.
Fangyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fangyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fangyu blocks the body kick.
Fangyu lands a slapping body shot.
Speed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fangyu tries to land a front kick but Speed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Speed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fangyu.
Nice shot by Fangyu.
Speed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fangyu checks a low kick from Speed.
Fangyu shoots in but no luck this time.
Fangyu checks a low kick from Speed.
Speed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Speed, right into the meat.
Fangyu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Speed's head.
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Fangyu's knee but Fangyu avoids it well.
Fangyu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fangyu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Speed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Speed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Speed throws a solid leg kick but Fangyu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Speed.
Fangyu blocks a head kick by Speed.
Speed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fangyu is able to avoid easily.
Zhu Fangyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu tries to clinch up.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fangyu rushes Speed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fangyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Fangyu.
Speed blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Speed.
Fangyu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Speed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Speed is trying to get back to half guard.
Speed can't do much from the bottom here.
Mack Speed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Speed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fangyu working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mack Speed just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Fangyu.
Fangyu pushes Speed away with a front kick.
Speed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhu Fangyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fangyu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhu Fangyu!
Zhu Fangyu is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hulk Hogan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hulk Hogan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Kwon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwon throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kwon throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kwon pinned against the cage. Kwon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan gets a takedown into half guard.
Hogan prevents Kwon from standing back up.
Kwon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kwon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kwon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Kwon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Kwon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kwon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Kwon has control of the leg.
Hogan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kwon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kwon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hogan has an active guard here but Kwon has managed to pass into half guard.
Kwon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hogan wants to get back to full guard.
Hogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kwon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hogan, up you get!
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kwon lands a jab to the head.
Kwon cracks Hogan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hogan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwon to score with a decent uppercut.
Hogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
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!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwon as he avoids it easily.
Hogan shoots in for a double leg but Kwon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hogan shoots in and bounces Kwon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan preventing the sweep.
Kwon pulls Hogan in close to prevent any damage.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kwon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kwon wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kwon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hogan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwon finds it's way round the side to connect with Hogan's head.
Kwon scores with a jab to the head.
Kwon throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kwon. Those never looked like landing.
Hogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kwon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogan somewhat.
Kwon lunges at Hogan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hogan's hand.
Jin Kwon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwon throws a big shot that misses.
Kwon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogan on the side of the head.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kwon jabs Hogan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hogan dives in and grabs Kwon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kwon pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kwon is avoiding damage well.
Hogan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kwon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kwon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hogan misses with a head shot. Kwon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kwon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kwon looking for a sweep. Not yet Kwon, not yet.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwon is keeping the position for now.
Hogan is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon controls Hogan momentarily but Hogan frees himself.
Hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Hogan stops Kwon from standing up.
Hogan passes into half guard.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hogan trying to mount his opponent but Kwon defends it.
Hogan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kwon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kwon.
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!
Kwon controlling Hogan's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kwon controlling the position.
Kwon keeping full guard, as Hogan tries to pass.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kwon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kwon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kwon!
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kwon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kwon has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jin Kwon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwon lands a lovely overhand right.
Hogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kwon sprawls well. He's pushed Hogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Kwon circles away easily
and Kwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kwon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Kwon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon works the jab nicely.
Hogan is rocked!
Kwon plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hogan to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hogan just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jin Kwon! Jin Kwon retains his welterweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Chaykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekel Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sky is the Limit. 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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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheldon Chaykin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezekel Rage!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaykin avoids the body shot from Rage.
Rage misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Chaykin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaykin is just out of range.
Chaykin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Chaykin.
Rage misses with a looping left.
Chaykin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chaykin slips a jab and a cross from Rage.
Chaykin lands a jab to the head.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaykin avoids the body shot from Rage.
Rage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaykin circles away quickly and effectively.
Chaykin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chaykin lands a jab.
Chaykin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Chaykin moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Chaykin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaykin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chaykin.
Chaykin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaykin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rage.
Rage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chaykin rather than just go for the knockout.
Chaykin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaykin moves away.
Chaykin connects with a high kick.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaykin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Rage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chaykin.
Chaykin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaykin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rage.
Chaykin throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaykin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chaykin scoring well with a low kick there.
Rage looks gassed!
Rage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chaykin at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Chaykin.
An inside leg kick lands from Chaykin.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.
Chaykin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chaykin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chaykin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
Rage swings for the body but Chaykin moves out of range.
Rage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rage throws a lazy head kick
and Chaykin counters with a leg kick.
Rage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chaykin thumps Rage with a low kick.
Rage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rage throws a right hand that Chaykin ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaykin also avoids with ease.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chaykin finds it's way round the side to connect with Rage's head.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
Ezekel Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaykin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rage.
Chaykin swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Chaykin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rage's calf.
Rage scores with a hook to the body. Chaykin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rage swings widly with a right hand
and Chaykin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rage missing with a left hand there. Chaykin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Chaykin.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
Rage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chaykin throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaykin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chaykin.
Chaykin scores with a body shot.
Chaykin rushes Rage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaykin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rage avoids the head kick by Chaykin.
Chaykin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chaykin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rage doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaykin connects with an inside leg kick.
Rage throws a series of punches but Chaykin moves out of range.
A big left from Rage misses.
Chaykin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaykin avoids the body shot from Rage.
Rage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rage misses the body punch
and Chaykin counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaykin pushes Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chaykin scores with a shot to the side of Rage's head.
Rage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chaykin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Chaykin dominated that round.
That's time! Chaykin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rage thows a body shot but no joy.
Rage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Rage.
Sheldon Chaykin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rage thows a body shot but no joy.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
Rage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaykin throws a leg kick which misses Rage's front leg but catches the back leg as Rage tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Rage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chaykin doesn't seem phased though.
Chaykin scores with a leg kick.
Chaykin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rage backs up against the cage.
Chaykin connects with a high kick.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaykin defending well as Rage loads up on a big left hand.
Chaykin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaykin throws a leg kick which misses Rage's front leg but catches the back leg as Rage tries to avoid it.
Chaykin lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Chaykin - just one landing.
Chaykin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Chaykin.
Chaykin fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaykin lands a nice shot to the body.
Chaykin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rage misses with an uppercut.
Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaykin moves away.
Chaykin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rage doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaykin digs a good hook to Rage's body.
Chaykin lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Chaykin.
Chaykin connects with the punch.
Chaykin lands a leg kick that knocks Rage off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chaykin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rage is rocked!
Rage throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaykin counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Rage! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Chaykin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheldon Chaykin!
Sheldon Chaykin is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sheldon Chaykin decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pay Attention (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's entrance music is Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song. A fine choice. Mac Tyson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pay Attention!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attention misses with a body shot.
Attention throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Attention misses with a body shot.
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice defenses there by Attention.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Attention throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Attention's shoulder, as Attention tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson drops his hands momentarily and Attention takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Attention moved out of range nicely.
Tyson takes a swing at Attention's ribcage but misses.
Tyson with a jab.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Attention slips under a jab.
Attention on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Attention was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Attention just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson shoots in but Attention avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Attention has taken the fight to the clinch.
Attention throws a head punch that misses.
Attention prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Attention softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyson taking a breather.
Attention misses with a punch on the inside.
Attention fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Attention.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Attention throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyson.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Attention uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attention misses with a short punch on the inside.
Attention swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attention lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson working aggressively here.
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!
Attention tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Attention misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Attention.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Attention tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Attention back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Attention.
Attention fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Attention fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Attention.
Tyson is rocked!
Attention pushes Tyson against the cage. Attention is working some dirty boxing. Attention pushes off with a quick right hook! Tyson goes down! Tyson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Attention moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pay Attention!
Pay Attention is the new super heavyweight champion!
Pay Attention decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Jr Emilianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes to the cage accompanied by Freak On A Leash. Emilianko has chosen PRIDE > UFC as his entrance music. George Steele had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Jr Emilianko!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Emilianko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emilianko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Steele.
Emilianko scores with a jab to the body.
Emilianko slips under a jab.
Emilianko misses with a body kick.
Emilianko misses with a few strikes there.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emilianko misses with a body shot.
Steele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emilianko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emilianko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a leg kick but Emilianko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emilianko, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Emilianko.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Emilianko lands with a left to the head.
Emilianko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Emilianko looking to stall.
Steele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emilianko's elbow.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emilianko.
A frustrated look appears on Steele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emilianko.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Emilianko controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emilianko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emilianko.
Emilianko lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emilianko is defending well for now.
Emilianko manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
Emilianko is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Steele frees his head nicely. Oh but Emilianko has switched to an armbar! Steele is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fedor Jr Emilianko!
A victorious Fedor Jr Emilianko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sem Shilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Bantrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sem Shilt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Shilt.
Shilt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bantrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shilt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bantrell.
Bantrell misses with a body kick.
Sebastian Bantrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shilt misses with a double jab.
Shilt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shilt looks to land a body kick but Bantrell moved away.
Bantrell scores with a nice head shot.
Bantrell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shilt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bantrell jabs Shilt right on the nose. Shilt blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Shilt.
Shilt misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Shilt.
Bantrell with a jab.
Bantrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bantrell lands with a cross.
Shilt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shilt throws a right and a left that Bantrell avoids nicely.
Shilt slips under a jab.
Bantrell looks to throw the jab but Shilt is out of range.
Shilt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bantrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shilt.
Bantrell misses with a hook to the body
and Shilt counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Shilt.
Bantrell looks to land a right hand but Shilt moved out of range.
Bantrell misses with an uppercut. Shilt saw that one coming.
Bantrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bantrell looks to land a left hand but Shilt moved out of range nicely.
Bantrell misses with a body shot.
Bantrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shilt misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shilt.
Bantrell throws a shot from downtown. Shilt moves away and avoids it.
Shilt blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell misses the shot to the body.
Bantrell throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bantrell.
Shilt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bantrell checks it well.
Bantrell moves out of range as Shilt strikes.
Shilt throws a head kick but Bantrell moves out of range.
Bantrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bantrell misses with a looping left.
Bantrell throws a lazy body kick
and Shilt counters with a thumping low kick.
Shilt throws a combination that misses
and Bantrell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shilt thinking.
Shilt scoring well with a low kick there.
Shilt checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shilt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bantrell to score with a decent uppercut.
Shilt misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bantrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shilt.
Shilt lands a high kick!
Bantrell cracks a nice hook into Shilt's ribs.
Bantrell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shilt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shilt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bantrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bantrell sizes up Shilt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sebastian Bantrell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shilt walks into a straight right hand from Bantrell.
Bantrell throws a hook but Shilt blocks it.
Bantrell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bantrell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shilt misses with a leg kick
and Shilt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bantrell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bantrell 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.
Shilt looks to land a body kick but Bantrell moved away.
Shilt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bantrell.
Shilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Sem Shilt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bantrell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantrell thuds his shin into the meat of Shilt's side.
Bantrell misses with a right hand
and Shilt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shilt is looking to land body kicks.
Bantrell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shilt can pounce on him.
Shilt misses with a head kick.
Bantrell lands a nice shot that snaps Shilt's head back.
Bantrell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bantrell misses the jab.
Bantrell lands a nice shot that snaps Shilt's head back.
Shilt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shilt throws a sloppy head kick and Bantrell moves out of range easily.
Bantrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shilt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bantrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilt throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bantrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shilt blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bantrell misses the target.
Shilt lands with a nice body kick.
Bantrell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shilt counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shilt scores with a spinning back kick!
Bantrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bantrell throws a right hand that misses
and Shilt counters with a three punch combo that has Bantrell backing up. Bantrell nods at Shilt to acknowledge the strikes.
Shilt looks to land a body kick but Bantrell moved away.
Bantrell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shilt counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shilt defending well as Bantrell loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shilt.
Shilt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bantrell throws a jab when Shilt was well out of range.
Shilt throws a head kick but Bantrell moves out of range.
Sem Shilt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bantrell throws a big shot that misses.
Shilt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bantrell misses with a straight right.
Shilt tries a head kick but it misses.
Shilt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bantrell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shilt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bantrell.
Bantrell moves out of range of the body kick.
Bantrell misses with a left hand
and Shilt counters with a head kick.
Shilt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shilt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bantrell.
Shilt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bantrell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bantrell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Bantrell misses.
Shilt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shilt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sem Shilt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bantrell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bantrell throws a hook but Shilt avoids it easily.
Shilt throws a wild body kick that Bantrell sees coming a mile off.
Bantrell throws a poor cross that misses
and Shilt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bantrell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bantrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shilt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bantrell.
Shilt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bantrell digs a good body shot into Shilt's ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shilt.
Bantrell throws a body kick that misses.
Shilt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shilt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantrell misses with a hook.
Bantrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Bantrell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bantrell.
Bantrell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shilt.
Shilt throws a front kick aimed at Bantrell's knee but Bantrell avoids it well.
Shilt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shilt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bantrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bantrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bantrell throws a hook but Shilt blocks it.
Shilt misses with a low kick as Bantrell jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bantrell misses the target.
Shilt throws a lazy right hand but Bantrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bantrell throws an off balance right hand
and Shilt counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shilt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shilt.
Shilt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shilt duly obliges.
Shilt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shilt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bantrell.
Shilt throws a push kick but Bantrell slaps the foot to one side.
Bantrell slips a jab and a cross from Shilt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shilt throws a nice head kick!
Bantrell misses with a hook
and Shilt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shilt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shilt throws a head kick that misses.
Shilt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shilt defending well as Bantrell loads up on a big left hand.
Shilt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bantrell.
Bantrell looks for the body kick but Shilt saw that one coming.
Bantrell works Shilt's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shilt.
Shilt throws a sloppy head kick and Bantrell moves out of range easily.
Shilt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bantrell.
Shilt is looking to slow Bantrell down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Bantrell.
Shilt misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bantrell.
Bantrell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shilt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shilt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bantrell.
Shilt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sem Shilt really 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.
Shilt avoids the head kick by Bantrell.
Bantrell throws a leg kick but Shilt moved away.
Shilt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bantrell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Shilt.
Bantrell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bantrell moves out of range of the body kick.
Bantrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bantrell blocks a head kick by Shilt.
Bantrell thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shilt.
Bantrell takes a swing at Shilt's ribcage but misses.
Bantrell misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shilt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Shilt. Those never looked like landing.
Shilt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shilt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shilt misses with a kick to the body.
Shilt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bantrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Shilt.
Shilt thows a body kick. Bantrell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shilt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Shilt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bantrell.
Shilt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bantrell sizes up Shilt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Shilt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bantrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bantrell throws out a leg kick but Shilt moves out of range and Bantrell only half commits.
Bantrell throws a hook but Shilt blocks it.
Shilt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Bantrell as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell looks for the body kick but Shilt saw that one coming.
Bantrell misses with a wild body shot.
Bantrell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shilt misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Bantrell misses its intended target.
Shilt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bantrell throws out the jab.
Bantrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bantrell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bantrell avoids a kick to the body.
Bantrell misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shilt misses with the combination.
Bantrell moves out of range of the body kick.
Bantrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bantrell throws a sloppy head kick and Shilt moves out of range easily.
Shilt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shilt tries to bum rush Bantrell with a series of wild strikes but Bantrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Bantrell.
Shilt throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Bantrell had his way with Sem Shilt in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Bantrell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bantrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shilt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bantrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shilt moves out of range of the body kick from Bantrell.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bantrell.
Shilt connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Shilt.
Bantrell swings for the body but Shilt moves out of range.
Bantrell throws a hook but Shilt avoids it easily.
Bantrell swings for the body but Shilt moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Shilt.
Shilt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bantrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shilt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bantrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Shilt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shilt defending well as Bantrell loads up on a big left hand.
Bantrell misses with a lunging right hand
and Shilt counters with a body kick.
Bantrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bantrell avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shilt.
Shilt tries to bum rush Bantrell with a series of wild strikes but Bantrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shilt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Shilt.
Shilt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shilt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shilt throws a head kick that misses.
Bantrell looks for the body kick but Shilt saw that one coming.
Shilt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bantrell.
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!
Shilt misses with a body kick.
Shilt avoids the body shot from Bantrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shilt misses with a kick to the body.
Bantrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bantrell misses with a body kick.
Bantrell misses with a wild body shot.
Shilt misses with a double jab.
Shilt blocks a head kick by Bantrell.
Shilt throws a head kick but Bantrell moves out of range.
Bantrell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shilt drops his hands momentarily and Bantrell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shilt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell lands a front kick.
Bantrell missing with a left hand there. Shilt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bantrell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shilt. That one must have hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Shilt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick from Shilt lands but Bantrell takes it in his stride.
Shilt throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Bantrell looks to land a right hand but Shilt moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bantrell misses with a right hand
and Shilt counters with a stiff right hand.
Shilt connects with a body shot that sends Bantrell's belly button to the back.
Bantrell misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Bantrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bantrell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Bantrell!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sebastian Bantrell thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakastaja Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nurminen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Electric Six - Gay Bar. Calaway is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: R.I.P.. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Mark Calaway will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rakastaja Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Calaway!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway misses with a wild combination.
Calaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calaway throws a series of punches but Nurminen moves out of range.
Calaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Calaway crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nurminen - the referee stops the clock and Calaway gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nurminen. Calaway manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nurminen misses with a looping left.
Calaway throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Calaway misses the target.
Nurminen throws a low kick, looking for Calaway's leg but Calaway calmly moves out of range.
Nurminen stuns Calaway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calaway tries to bum rush Nurminen with a series of wild strikes but Nurminen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurminen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rakastaja Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Calaway misses its intended target.
Nurminen moves out of range as Calaway strikes.
Calaway connects with a right hand. Nurminen shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Nurminen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Calaway misses.
Calaway looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen gets a clinch.
Calaway avoiding damage as Nurminen throws knees to the body.
Nurminen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calaway avoids the elbow strike from Nurminen, against the cage.
Come on Nurminen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nurminen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nurminen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calaway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calaway is trying to break the clinch but Nurminen has him pressed against the cage.
Calaway wants to stall.
Calaway wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurminen won't allow it.
Nurminen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nurminen.
Nurminen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calaway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nurminen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Nurminen fails to land.
A short right from Calaway.
Calaway misses with the head strike.
Nurminen lands a right hand.
Nurminen scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Calaway fails to land.
Nurminen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Calaway tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Calaway back against the cage.
Calaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Calaway.
Calaway blocks a body shot from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Calaway.
Nurminen wants to stall.
Calaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Calaway avoiding damage as Nurminen throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurminen misses with a knee to the head.
Calaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calaway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Calaway tries to stall but Nurminen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Calaway can't break the clinch.
Calaway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calaway pushes Nurminen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurminen scores with a knee to the head.
Nurminen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calaway avoids it.
Calaway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nurminen as Calaway tries to tie him up.
Nurminen tries to land a knee to the head but Calaway blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurminen misses with a knee strike.
Calaway looking to stall.
Nurminen lands a knee to the head.
Calaway avoids the elbow strike from Nurminen, against the cage.
Nurminen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nurminen obliges.
Calaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurminen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurminen misses with a hook. Calaway ducked under it nicely.
Calaway misses with a wild combination.
Nurminen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakastaja Nurminen dominated that round.
That's time! Nurminen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Calaway throws an off balance right hand
and Nurminen counters with a leg kick.
Nurminen throws out a loose jab but Calaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurminen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calaway is out of range and Nurminen settles back down.
Nurminen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calaway's sensitive parts.
Calaway connects with a right hand. Nurminen shakes it off.
Nurminen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calaway slips a jab from Nurminen.
Calaway throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Nurminen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nurminen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Nurminen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Calaway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calaway is breathing heavily.
Nurminen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Calaway ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nurminen.
Nurminen looks to land a left hand but Calaway moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen is looking to clinch.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurminen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Calaway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurminen looks to land a right hand but Calaway moved out of range.
Nurminen throws a front kick that sends Calaway stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nurminen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calaway staying out of range there.
Nurminen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen feints and then cracks Calaway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calaway down.
Calaway takes one on the button.
Nurminen throws a sloppy head kick and Calaway moves out of range easily.
Nurminen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Calaway if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Nurminen.
Nurminen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
Nurminen scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nurminen!
Nurminen catches Calaway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calaway misses with a left hand
and Nurminen counters with a leg kick.
Rakastaja Nurminen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurminen catches Calaway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calaway has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nurminen.
Nurminen thuds his shin into the meat of Calaway's side.
Calaway moves out of range as Nurminen throws a body kick.
Calaway ducks right into an uppercut from Nurminen.
Jab from Nurminen.
A punch combination from Calaway misses.
Nurminen fakes the leg kick and cracks Calaway in the body.
Calaway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nurminen misses.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut. Calaway saw that one coming.
Calaway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calaway walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nurminen.
Nurminen scores with a leg kick.
Calaway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nurminen. Nurminen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nurminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calaway can do to turn this around?
Nurminen throws out a loose jab but Calaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calaway moves out of range of the strikes.
Calaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Calaway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nurminen. Nurminen obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurminen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurminen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Calaway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Calaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen throws a series of punches but Calaway avoids them all with ease.
Nurminen throws the kick towards the body but Calaway avoids it.
Nurminen is looking to clinch but Calaway is avoiding it.
Calaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurminen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
Nurminen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calaway's calf.
Calaway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurminen misses the target.
Calaway throws a leg kick but Nurminen checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calaway walks into a straight right hand from Nurminen.
Calaway tries to move into range but Nurminen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Calaway throws out a loose jab but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurminen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakastaja Nurminen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nurminen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calaway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nurminen.
Nurminen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mark Calaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurminen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nurminen tries to land a front kick but Calaway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nurminen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Calaway takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Nurminen catches Calaway right on the button with a cross.
Nurminen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calaway slips under a jab.
Calaway lands a two punch combo.
Nurminen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calaway on the side of the head.
Calaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calaway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurminen fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen feints and then cracks Calaway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calaway down.
Calaway throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Nurminen.
Calaway blocks the body kick.
Nurminen connects with an inside leg kick.
Nurminen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurminen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Nurminen.
Nurminen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Calaway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurminen is looking to slow Calaway down with leg kicks.
Calaway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurminen finds it's way round the side to connect with Calaway's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nurminen.
Nurminen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurminen throws a front kick that sends Calaway stumbling back into the cage.
Nurminen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calaway's calf.
Nurminen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nurminen.
Nurminen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
Calaway misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nurminen.
Calaway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurminen stuns Calaway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calaway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nurminen connects with a solid leg kick.
Calaway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nurminen can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calaway.
Nurminen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Calaway tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Nurminen.
Calaway tries to move into range but Nurminen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nurminen lands a glancing blow to the side of Calaway's head.
Mark Calaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Calaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Calaway.
Calaway throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Calaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen pushes Calaway away with a front kick.
Calaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurminen.
Nurminen lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Calaway slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurminen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Calaway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Nurminen.
Calaway takes one on the button.
Jab by Nurminen.
Calaway misses with a straight right.
Nurminen lands a two punch combo.
Calaway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurminen finds it's way round the side to connect with Calaway's head.
Nurminen scores with a nice head shot.
Rakastaja Nurminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calaway throws a right and a left that Nurminen avoids nicely.
Nurminen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nurminen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nurminen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakastaja Nurminen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurminen 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakastaja Nurminen!
Rakastaja Nurminen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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