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MMM 131 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nes Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail The Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail The Savage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nes Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail The Savage!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quick is defended easily by The Savage.
The Savage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quick counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Savage won't be happy with that.
Quick misses with the ground and pound.
Quick misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Quick working the ground and pound.
Quick cracks The Savage with a big right hand but The Savage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quick sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but The Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Savage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Savage!
The Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quick is landing with some decent strikes but The Savage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quick misses with a head shot.
Quick looking to finish The Savage with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Savage!
Quick misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The Savage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Quick landing strikes from the mount and The Savage is in trouble!
Quick 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Savage is bucking up trying to escape but Quick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Savage tries to lock up and control but Quick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quick landing shots from mount.
The Savage taking shots to the head.
Quick cracks The Savage with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Quick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Savage tries to hold on but Quick postures up.
Quick with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick raining down shots from the mount!
The Savage tries to hold on but Quick pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Savage's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Savage tries to reverse the position but Quick maintains control.
Quick dominating with strikes here.
Quick working The Savage over with strikes here.
Quick avoids the attempt from The Savage to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quick lands a big shot there that rocks The Savage but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Quick raining down shots from the mount!
The Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Quick lands a nice shot to the head.
Quick landing strikes from the mount.
Quick lands a heavy elbow.
Quick landing punches.
Quick landing shots from mount.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Quick landing strikes from the mount and The Savage is in trouble!
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!
The Savage is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Savage is bucking up trying to escape but Quick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Quick lands a nice shot to the head.
Quick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Savage's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Savage is looking to get to half guard.
Quick breaks from The Savage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The Savage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Quick looking to finish The Savage with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Savage!
A nice elbow there by Quick.
The Savage wants to hold on but Quick pushes him away.
Quick landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Savage wants to hold on but Quick pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nes Quick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Quick drives through with a takedown into The Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Quick throws a big elbow that misses.
The Savage has momentary wrist control but Quick slips an elbow through the middle.
The Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Quick distracts The Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quick with a nice head shot there.
The Savage wants to stand but Quick is controlling the position.
Quick is working The Savage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick postures up and lands a big shot to The Savage's brow.
Quick postures up in The Savage's guard and throws a big left but The Savage blocks it.
Quick postures up in The Savage's guard and throws a big left but The Savage blocks it.
The Savage wants to get back to his feet but Quick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Savage is breathing heavily.
Quick landing with the ground and pound.
The Savage has momentary wrist control but Quick slips an elbow through the middle.
Quick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Savage can do to turn this around?
The Savage wants to stand but Quick is controlling the position.
Quick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick with a nice head shot there.
The Savage wants to sweep here but Quick controlling him for the moment.
Quick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quick works over The Savage with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quick distracts The Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quick throwing strikes but missing.
Quick throws a strike but The Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Quick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Quick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Quick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Quick lands with some strikes.
Quick misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The Savage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Quick with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Savage is looking to improve his position but Quick isn't that keen on the idea.
Quick unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quick with the ground and pound from mount.
Quick unloading with bombs!
Nes Quick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quick with good strikes from the mount here!
The Savage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Savage is desperately trying to improve his position but Quick has a good base and remains in mount.
The Savage taking shots to the head.
Quick lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nes Quick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Quick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Quick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quick.
Quick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Quick here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Quick postures up in The Savage's guard and throws a big left but The Savage blocks it.
Quick is looking to work some ground and pound but The Savage has wrist control.
The Savage controls Quick momentarily but Quick frees himself.
The Savage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quick is controlling him.
Quick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick won't allow The Savage to sweep him here.
The Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quick postures up in The Savage's guard and throws a big left but The Savage blocks it.
Quick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Quick looking to pass the guard.
Quick distracts The Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quick won't allow The Savage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick distracts The Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quick lands a couple of elbows.
Quick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Savage's head.
Quick won't allow The Savage to get back to his feet.
Quick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quick connects with a couple of short punches.
Quick cracks The Savage with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Quick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Quick gets to his feet - The Savage follows without any prompting.
Quick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quick wants it to stay on the feet.
Mikhail The Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Savage takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Quick advances to mount.
Quick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Savage in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands a big shot there that rocks The Savage but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Quick throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The Savage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Quick.
Quick landing shots from mount.
Quick working The Savage over with strikes here.
Quick throwing strikes here but The Savage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Nes Quick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Savage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nes Quick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quick 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nes Quick!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tayshaun Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilia Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilia Kosarev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tayshaun Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilia Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kosarev's guard.
Kosarev looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Prince content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosarev keeping full guard, as Prince tries to pass.
Prince gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Prince clinches up with Kosarev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kosarev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prince tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosarev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kosarev wants it to stay on the feet.
Prince clinches with his opponent.
Prince manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Prince uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Prince looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Prince is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Prince passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Prince seems content to control.
Prince has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tayshaun Prince just wasn't active enough.
Prince shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prince looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Prince manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kosarev on his heels. He'll look to pass Kosarev's guard now, I'm sure.
Prince showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prince landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tayshaun Prince just wasn't active enough.
Prince closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kosarev did well to prevent Prince getting side control.
Prince slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tayshaun Prince dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Prince closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kosarev backwards.
Prince has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kosarev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Prince controlling the position well here. Kosarev rolled but Prince kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Prince looking for the choke from the back.
Prince working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kosarev is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince controlling the position well here. Kosarev rolled but Prince kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kosarev has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Prince.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prince is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Prince really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kosarev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayshaun Prince overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prince misses with an elbow to the head.
Prince will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prince is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Prince lands punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince is riding his opponent, not letting Kosarev buck him off.
Prince lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kosarev's head.
Prince is looking for the choke from the back position but Kosarev is controlling his hands well.
Prince is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosarev can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prince gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tayshaun Prince 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. This is the final round!
Prince looking to score a takedown here. Kosarev is defending well but Prince drives through and ends up in Kosarev's guard.
Prince content to stall in guard here.
Prince pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosarev is keeping the position for now.
Prince gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kosarev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prince looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Prince thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prince drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prince jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosarev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prince gets to his feet - Kosarev follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prince.
Prince throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prince tries a head kick but it misses.
Prince takes the fight into the clinch.
Prince drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Prince looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kosarev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prince.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Prince shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kosarev eats them both and turns towards Prince to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Prince closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kosarev to the mat! Kosarev manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Tayshaun Prince wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kosarev gets caught napping as Prince dives in and scores a takedown. Kosarev manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tayshaun Prince showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prince 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tayshaun Prince!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerpe Purge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris Carwin enters the cage!
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250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 4 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerpe Purge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chris Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carwin.
Purge dives in and grabs Carwin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carwin pushes down on Purge's head and hops out.
Carwin lands with a good body shot.
Purge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carwin misses with an uppercut. Purge saw that one coming.
Carwin fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Carwin misses.
Purge moves out of range as Carwin strikes.
Purge tries to clinch but Carwin moves out of range.
Purge takes one to the chin there.
Purge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carwin misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purge shoots in for a takedown but Carwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerpe Purge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin scores with a hook.
Purge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carwin as he avoids it easily.
Purge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Carwin misses with a looping right.
Purge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carwin is fending him off so far but Purge persists. Nope, Carwin circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Carwin. No joy for Purge on that attempt.
Purge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Carwin misses the target.
Carwin cracks Purge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Purge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Carwin stuffs the takedown.
Purge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Purge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Purge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Purge fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purge fails with a takedown attempt.
Purge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Purge is breathing heavily.
Carwin looks to land a combination but Purge avoids it well.
Carwin looks to land a combination but Purge avoids it well.
Purge gets the takedown into side control.
Carwin struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwin keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Purge decides to stand up, so the ref orders Carwin to his feet.
Carwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Carwin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Purge scores with a takedown into Carwin's guard.
Purge trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Purge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carwin is pulling down on Purge's head. It's preventing any offense from Purge, at least for the moment.
Purge wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purge is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jerpe Purge.
Carwin leaves Purge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purge has managed to clinch.
Carwin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Purge.
Carwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Purge backwards.
It looks like Jerpe Purge has been cut.
Carwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Purge or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purge is trying to pull guard but Carwin has him pressed against the cage.
Purge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Purge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carwin throws a head punch that misses.
Carwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Purge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin prevents Purge from breaking the clinch.
Carwin working aggressively here.
Carwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Purge jumps guard but Carwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerpe Purge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Purge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carwin lands an uppercut.
Carwin lands a shoulder strike.
Carwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Carwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carwin gets through Purge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carwin breaks the clinch.
Carwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Purge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carwin to score with a decent uppercut.
Carwin connects with a jab.
Carwin connects with a crisp jab.
Purge fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Purge is defended easily by Carwin.
A swing and a miss from Carwin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carwin looks to land a right hand but Purge moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Carwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerpe Purge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Purge is defended easily by Carwin.
Purge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Purge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carwin pinned against the cage. Carwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Purge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carwin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerpe Purge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purge shoots for a double leg takedown but Carwin sprawls well. He's pushed Purge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purge tries to close the distance and clinch but Carwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Purge blocks a jab.
Carwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Purge shoots in but Carwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Purge moves away from the strike by Carwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purge slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Purge is defended easily by Carwin.
Purge looks for a takedown but Carwin sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Carwin there.
A combination from Carwin does no damage.
Purge shoots in but no luck this time.
Purge walks into a stiff left hand from Carwin.
Carwin lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Purge is just out of range.
Carwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Purge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Purge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carwin works the jab nicely.
Chris Carwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carwin throws a hook to the side of Purge's head but Purge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Purge is defended easily by Carwin.
Carwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin lands with a nice body punch.
Carwin thows a body shot but no joy.
Carwin cracks Purge with an open hand slap.
Carwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carwin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carwin misses the shot to the body.
Purge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Carwin. That snapped Purge's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carwin swings for the body but Purge moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Carwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carwin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Carwin!
In his post fight interview, Chris Carwin gave a big smile as he said 'Sorry for punching your face, bitch!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armando Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Burns!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Juarez blocks a head kick by Burns.
Juarez avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juarez.
Juarez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burns to the ground. Juarez is now in Burns's guard.
Juarez is fighting to break Burns's control of his arms but Burns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burns is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Juarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burns manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Juarez has Burns in his guard.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Juarez is not content to let Burns control the position.
Juarez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez being controlled for a moment.
Burns tries for a kimura but Juarez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Burns!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Rojek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Rojek!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OH! Rojek has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Makunouchi smells blood and charges in for the finish! Makunouchi unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rojek sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ippo Makunouchi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Archaniol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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250 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Archaniol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Geissen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archaniol throws a head kick that misses.
Archaniol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geissen throws a looping overhand right but Archaniol ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Geissen, as that shot connected.
Geissen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archaniol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Geissen finds it's target.
Archaniol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geissen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archaniol throws a head kick that misses.
Geissen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Geissen blocks a head kick by Archaniol.
Geissen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Archaniol sprawling to the canvas! Archaniol rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Geissen finish him?!
Archaniol slips a jab from Geissen.
Archaniol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geissen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Archaniol! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shawn Geissen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fourth Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by New York. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fourth Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Boy with that takedown attempt.
Boy works the jab nicely.
Boy 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.
Boy tries for a takedown but Punani circles away easily
and Punani counters with a nice kick to the body.
Boy shoots in but Punani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fourth Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Punani is looking to land body kicks.
Punani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Boy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Punani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boy tries for a takedown but Punani circles away easily
and Punani counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani tries to land a front kick but Boy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Punani.
Boy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Punani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Punani is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
Punani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Punani passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boy!
Punani putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Punani tries to control but Boy wriggling away.
Boy can't escape the position.
Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Boy wants to hold on but Punani pushes him away.
Punani unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani lands a big shot there that rocks Boy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punani postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boy looks a forlorn figure.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
Punani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boy is looking to escape.
Boy tries to hold on but Punani pushes him away.
Boy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Fourth Boy has been cut.
Boy is in a horrible position here. Punani smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Punani trying to control but Boy is having none of it.
Punani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boy tries to hold on but Punani pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani wants to control the pace but Boy is squirming around nicely.
Punani working the ground and pound effectively.
Boy is looking to improve his position but Punani isn't that keen on the idea.
Punani lands with some strikes.
Punani lands a big shot there that rocks Boy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Punani lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Punani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fourth Boy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fourth Boy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Punani!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Punani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasahiro Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yama's entrance music is Yatta. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasahiro Yama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Buffet!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buffet thuds his right hand into Yama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buffet throws an overhand right that lands on Yama's shoulder, as Yama tries to avoid the shot.
Yama slips under a jab from Buffet.
Buffet jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Buffet - just one landing.
Buffet works over Yama's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kasahiro Yama 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!
Buffet tests Yama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buffet throws a poor cross that misses
and Yama counters with a right hand to the body.
Yama misses the shot to the body.
Yama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buffet.
Buffet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buffet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yama.
Bobby Buffet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buffet.
Buffet digs a good body shot into Yama's ribs.
Buffet tries to clinch there but Yama circles away.
Yama closes the distance and clinches up with Buffet, looking for a takedown. Yama pushes Buffet against the cage but Buffet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buffet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buffet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yama ducks under a wild hook from Buffet.
Buffet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buffet lands an overhand right.
Buffet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buffet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buffet.
Yama walks into a stiff left hand from Buffet.
Buffet moves out of range of the strikes.
Buffet throws a looping overhand right but Yama ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yama checks a leg kick.
Yama slips under a jab.
Buffet missing with a left hand there. Yama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yama shoots for a double leg takedown but Buffet sprawls well. He's pushed Yama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bobby Buffet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buffet throws a head kick that Yama semi-blocks.
Buffet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasahiro Yama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffet throws a shot to the body.
Yama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yama throws a hook but Buffet blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buffet.
Yama throws a lazy uppercut
and Buffet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buffet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Buffet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buffet wants it to stay on the feet.
Buffet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buffet tries to clinch but Yama moves out of range.
Yama misses with a straight left.
Yama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buffet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffet swings for the body but Yama moves out of range.
Yama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Buffet's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Buffet finds it's way through Yama's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yama lands with a right hand.
Buffet digs a good body shot into Yama's ribs.
Yama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buffet thuds a left hand into Yama's body.
Yama misses with a right hand
and Buffet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buffet wants to clinch
and Yama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buffet takes a swing at Yama's ribcage but misses.
Buffet thows a body shot but no joy.
Buffet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buffet's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Buffet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasahiro Yama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Buffet.
Yama throws a body punch but Buffet moves out of range.
Buffet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buffet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yama might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Buffet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yama doesn't seem phased though.
Yama throws a looping overhand right but Buffet ducks down to avoid it.
Buffet sizes up Yama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yama shoots in looking for a takedown but Buffet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Buffet misses the target.
Yama lands a jab to Buffet's midsection.
Buffet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buffet misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buffet slips under a jab from Yama.
Yama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buffet scores with a nice head shot.
Buffet lunges at Yama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yama's hand.
Buffet throws a shot to the body.
Yama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Buffet. Yama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Buffet.
Buffet takes a swing at Yama's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buffet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet punishes Yama's body with a nice straight punch.
Buffet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yama's head backwards.
Yama keeps the fight on the outside.
Buffet wants to clinch.
Buffet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buffet moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck for Yama with that takedown attempt.
Buffet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yama.
A jab from Yama misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffet throws a body kick the misses
and Yama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buffet as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasahiro Yama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yama checks a low kick from Buffet.
A swing and a miss from Yama.
Buffet lands a right hook to the body.
Buffet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yama. Buffet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buffet misses with a wild body shot.
Buffet has closed the distance and engaged Yama in a clinch.
Yama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buffet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buffet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Buffet misses its intended target.
Yama misses with a looping left.
Yama ducks under a wild hook from Buffet.
Yama throws a lazy right hand but Buffet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buffet 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 Yama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buffet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buffet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yama.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buffet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buffet misses with a right hand
and Yama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buffet slips a jab from Yama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Buffet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kasahiro Yama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Buffet doesn't manage to clinch there - Yama circles away.
Yama slips under a jab from Buffet.
Yama shoots for a double leg takedown but Buffet sprawls well. He's pushed Yama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buffet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yama wants to free his trapped foot but Buffet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yama misses with a head shot. Buffet uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buffet keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama throws a strike but Buffet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yama 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.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buffet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yama is trying to control the position but Buffet 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.
Yama looking to control but Buffet passes into half guard.
Buffet tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Yama actively working from the bottom here.
Yama manages to get to full guard.
Buffet wants to stand but Yama is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buffet is one step ahead there.
Yama is looking to sweep but instead, Buffet has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buffet controlling the action here.
Yama is looking for a sweep. Buffet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yama is refusing to be controlled, as Buffet sits in half guard.
Yama moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasahiro Yama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buffet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Buffet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiller comes to the cage accompanied by I know you want me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Spiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilkka Kanerva!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller throws a leg kick but Kanerva checks it.
A good leg kick by Spiller.
Kanerva tries to score with a low kick but Spiller moves his leg out of the way.
Kanerva lands a leg kick that knocks Spiller off balance momentarily.
Kanerva throws a low kick but Spiller avoids it.
Kanerva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kanerva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spiller finds it's way round the side to connect with Kanerva's head.
Spiller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spiller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanerva.
Kanerva tries to land a front kick but Spiller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spiller throws a leg kick but Kanerva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spiller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spiller wants to slow Kanerva down by chopping away at his legs.
Kanerva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kanerva misses with a hook. Spiller ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kanerva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiller misses the shot to the body.
Spiller lands a slapping body shot.
Kanerva lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kanerva avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Spiller misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanerva throws a low kick but Spiller avoids it.
Spiller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spiller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spiller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kanerva on the side of the head.
Spiller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kanerva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Spiller does no damage.
Kanerva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kanerva swings for the body but Spiller moves out of range.
Kanerva swings for the body but Spiller moves out of range.
Spiller throws a leg kick but Kanerva checks it.
Kanerva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanerva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spiller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kanerva.
Spiller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spiller checks a leg kick.
Spiller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spiller throws a leg kick but Kanerva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spiller throws a head kick but Kanerva moves out of range.
Spiller lands with an uppercut that bounces Kanerva off the cage and back into range.
Spiller scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Spiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kanerva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spiller.
Decent striking displayed by Kanerva there.
Spiller scores with a jab to the head.
Kanerva throws a leg kick but Spiller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spiller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kanerva takes one on the button.
Kanerva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brandon Spiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanerva swinging wildly here.
Kanerva avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Kanerva cracks the inside of Spiller's front leg.
Nice cross by Kanerva.
Spiller misses with a hook.
Spiller digs a good hook to Kanerva's body.
Kanerva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Kanerva catches Spiller right on the button with a cross.
Spiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiller avoids the body shot from Kanerva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spiller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spiller defending well as Kanerva loads up on a big left hand.
Kanerva tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanerva misses the jab.
Kanerva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spiller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spiller throws an overhand right that lands on Kanerva's shoulder, as Kanerva tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kanerva. Spiller shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Kanerva.
Spiller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spiller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kanerva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kanerva throws the kick towards the body but Spiller avoids it.
Kanerva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spiller lands a head kick. Kanerva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spiller is breathing heavily.
Kanerva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kanerva lands an overhand right.
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!
Spiller cracks Kanerva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spiller throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanerva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanerva.
Spiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanerva was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiller.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiller moves out of range of the body kick.
Spiller works over Kanerva's head and body with a nice combination.
Kanerva throws a head kick but Spiller moves out of range.
Kanerva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spiller's calf.
The fighters circling - Kanerva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kanerva.
Kanerva throws a shot from downtown. Spiller moves away and avoids it.
Kanerva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Spiller. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spiller throws a big shot that misses.
Kanerva scores with a punch to the head.
Spiller throws a lazy right hand but Kanerva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spiller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanerva.
Some bone on bone action there as Spiller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilkka Kanerva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spiller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spiller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spiller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kanerva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandon Spiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spiller checks a leg kick.
Kanerva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kanerva in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spiller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kanerva's head backwards.
Kanerva wants to land a leg kick but Spiller is out of range.
Spiller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanerva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spiller is able to avoid easily.
Kanerva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiller. That snapped Kanerva's head back.
Nice defenses there by Kanerva.
Spiller digs a good hook to Kanerva's body.
Kanerva scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Kanerva.
Kanerva lands with a shot to the body.
Spiller loads up on a big right hand but Kanerva slips the punch.
Kanerva throws a front kick aimed at Spiller's knee but Spiller avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiller tries to land a front kick but Kanerva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kanerva drops his hands momentarily and Spiller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanerva lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanerva throws a hook but Spiller avoids it easily.
Spiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiller checks a low kick from Kanerva.
Spiller fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanerva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiller.
Spiller slips a straight right by Kanerva.
Spiller tries to bum rush Kanerva with a series of wild strikes but Kanerva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kanerva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spiller is out of range and Kanerva settles back down.
Kanerva loads up on a big right hand but Spiller slips the punch.
Kanerva sizes up Spiller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spiller takes one on the button.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kanerva avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Kanerva lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanerva. Spiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spiller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kanerva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiller can pounce on him.
Kanerva checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ilkka Kanerva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kanerva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kanerva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanerva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kanerva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spiller checks a low kick from Kanerva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanerva.
Spiller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanerva circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanerva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanerva.
Spiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanerva misses with a low kick.
Kanerva throws a solid leg kick but Spiller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kanerva.
Spiller is looking to slow Kanerva down with leg kicks.
Kanerva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kanerva scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanerva was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiller.
Spiller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spiller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanerva.
Spiller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spiller misses with a wild body shot.
Spiller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kanerva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spiller.
Kanerva throws a looping overhand right but Spiller ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Kanerva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kanerva.
Kanerva misses with a looping right.
Kanerva throws out a loose jab but Spiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanerva throws a leg kick which misses Spiller's front leg but catches the back leg as Spiller tries to avoid it.
Spiller throws an off balance right hand
and Kanerva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kanerva eats them both and turns towards Spiller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kanerva throws a wild body kick that Spiller sees coming a mile off.
Kanerva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kanerva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kanerva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spiller - the referee stops the clock and Kanerva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spiller. Kanerva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spiller throws the left hand but Kanerva avoids the punch easily.
Kanerva throws out a loose jab but Spiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kanerva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spiller's knee momentarily.
Spiller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spiller throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kanerva. That's going to slow Spiller down.
Kanerva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spiller.
Spiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanerva throws a body kick that misses.
Kanerva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kanerva throws out a powerful jab.
Spiller throws a head kick but Kanerva moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spiller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kanerva scores with a body shot.
Kanerva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kanerva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiller was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanerva.
Kanerva throws a leg kick which misses Spiller's front leg but catches the back leg as Spiller tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilkka Kanerva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spiller lands with an uppercut that bounces Kanerva off the cage and back into range.
Kanerva feints and then cracks Spiller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spiller down.
Spiller throws a chopping leg kick but Kanerva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kanerva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spiller slips a straight right by Kanerva.
Kanerva throws a shot from downtown. Spiller moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Kanerva misses.
Kanerva moves out of range of the body kick from Spiller.
Nice body punch from Spiller.
Kanerva misses with a two punch combination.
Kanerva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanerva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiller.
Spiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Kanerva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kanerva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kanerva defending well as Spiller loads up on a big left hand.
Kanerva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spiller walks into a jab.
Kanerva throws a hook but Spiller avoids it easily.
Spiller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kanerva has time to react.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kanerva.
Some wild striking there from Spiller.
Kanerva looks to land a body kick but Spiller moved away.
Kanerva misses with a low kick as Spiller jumps back.
Kanerva wants to land a leg kick but Spiller is out of range.
Spiller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanerva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spiller cracks Kanerva with a good jab.
Spiller slips under a jab.
Spiller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanerva.
Kanerva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kanerva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiller. Spiller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spiller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spiller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanerva.
Spiller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kanerva misses with a looping left.
Spiller misses the shot to the body.
Spiller throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva throws a chopping leg kick but Spiller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kanerva thows a body shot but no joy.
Spiller thuds his shin into the meat of Kanerva's side.
Kanerva lunges at Spiller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spiller's hand.
Spiller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spiller is looking to slow Kanerva down with leg kicks.
Kanerva scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiller throws a leg kick but Kanerva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spiller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kanerva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spiller moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanerva.
Kanerva just misses with a punch to the body.
Spiller moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanerva.
Kanerva connects with a body shot that sends Spiller's belly button to the back.
Spiller avoids the head kick by Kanerva.
Spiller throws a big shot that misses.
Kanerva throws a sloppy head kick and Spiller moves out of range easily.
Spiller looks to land a left hand but Kanerva moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Spiller.
A big right from Spiller misses.
Kanerva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kanerva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Kanerva as he checks the leg kick.
Spiller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kanerva is out of range and Spiller settles back down.
Kanerva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spiller.
Spiller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kanerva counter with a right hand.
A cross from Kanerva lands.
Spiller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanerva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spiller.
Spiller ducks under a wild hook from Kanerva.
Kanerva throws a head kick that misses.
Kanerva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kanerva connects with a nice looking jab.
Spiller walks into a stiff left hand from Kanerva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spiller scores with a hook to the body. Kanerva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kanerva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spiller. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanerva misses with a hook. Spiller ducked under it nicely.
Kanerva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spiller is looking to chop away at Kanerva's legs.
Kanerva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandon Spiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kanerva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spiller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kanerva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kanerva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiller. Spiller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spiller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Spiller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spiller misses with a hook. Kanerva ducked under it nicely.
Ilkka Kanerva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Spiller does no damage.
Spiller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilkka Kanerva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kanerva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilkka Kanerva!
Ilkka Kanerva made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
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B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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