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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blasting Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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221 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blasting Houston !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston has managed to clinch.
Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller managing to control the position.
Miller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Houston wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller keeps control of Houston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Houston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller has picked Houston up - he's going for a ride! Miller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Houston wants to get back to his feet.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Houston is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Miller.
Houston scores with a head kick.
Miller clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houston avoids it.
Miller is trying to trip Houston . He has hold of a leg but Houston is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houston is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Blasting Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Houston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Houston avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller has picked Houston up - he's going for a ride! Miller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Miller controlling the action here.
Miller stands up and beckons Houston to join him on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Houston tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Houston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Houston . Miller shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller 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.
Houston moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller keeps control of Houston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Houston avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Houston takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Blasting Houston has been cut.
Houston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Houston prevents it.
Houston takes an elbow to the temple.
Houston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Houston .
Houston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Houston , up you get!
Houston clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Houston is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Houston prevents it.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Houston 's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Houston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Houston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller gets through Houston 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Houston lands with a light punch inside.
Houston wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Houston wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Miller 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 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!
Miller wants to pass to mount but Houston is defending the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Miller wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller pushes Houston up against the cage in a clinch.
Houston tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Miller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Houston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I would not like to be Houston right now.
Houston controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Miller controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan Miller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller pushes Houston up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blasting Houston 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Houston circles away.
Houston takes the fight into the clinch.
Houston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Houston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Houston tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Houston dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Houston in his tracks for a moment.
Houston can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Houston can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Houston tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
A short right from Houston .
Houston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Houston regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller passes Houston 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Houston defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Miller.
Houston clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Houston lands a damaging elbow.
Houston gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Houston .
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston misses with the head strike.
Houston tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Houston back against the cage.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houston avoids it.
Houston is trying to break free.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Houston shrugs off.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Houston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Houston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Houston moves into the clinch successfully.
Houston scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Houston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Houston .
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houston but Houston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blasting Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Houston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Houston can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Houston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Houston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees in the clinch landing for Houston .
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blasting Houston .
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Miller!
After the fight, Ryan Miller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burbank Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunn comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem. Bulldog has chosen British Bulldog as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burbank Bulldog!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Bunn catches Bulldog right on the button with a cross.
Bulldog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunn.
Bulldog misses with a double jab.
Bunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunn misses with a shot to the body
and Bulldog counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bunn. No joy for Bulldog on that attempt.
Bunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulldog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Bulldog.
Gary Bunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulldog at a distance.
Bulldog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunn tries to avoid it but Bulldog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunn to the ground. Bunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunn lands with a nice body kick.
Bunn lands a jab.
Bunn thumps Bulldog with a low kick.
Horrible takedown by Bulldog or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunn which made him look bad.
Gary Bunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burbank Bulldog.
Bunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunn lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bulldog misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bulldog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunn lands with an overhand left.
Bulldog throws a series of punches but Bunn avoids them all with ease.
Bulldog throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunn clobbers Bulldog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bulldog fails to land with a series of punches.
Bunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Bunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bulldog doesn't seem phased though.
Bunn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bunn lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulldog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bulldog looks to land a combination but Bunn avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bulldog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bulldog looks gassed!
Bunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulldog is one step ahead there.
Bunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bunn landing punches.
Bunn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bunn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bulldog wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bunn controlling from mount.
Bunn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bulldog?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn wants to control the pace but Bulldog is squirming around nicely.
Bunn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bunn working the ground and pound effectively.
Bulldog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bunn tries to control but Bulldog wriggling away.
Bunn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunn wants to finish this one by submission but Bulldog is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn landing strikes from the mount and Bulldog 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!
Bunn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bulldog is looking to escape.
Bunn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bulldog is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bunn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bulldog looks a forlorn figure.
Bunn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn dominated that round.
That's time! Bunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bulldog misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunn. That's going to slow Bulldog down.
Bulldog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bulldog shoots in but Bunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunn.
Nice body punch from Bunn.
Bunn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Bulldog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bunn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bulldog on the side of the head.
Bunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bulldog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulldog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bulldog can do to turn this around?
Bunn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bulldog's half guard.
Bunn drops an elbow to the side of Bulldog's head.
Bunn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bunn 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.
Bunn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bulldog reverses the position - he's now on top in Bunn's guard.
Bunn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulldog is aware though and is defending well.
Bulldog postures up.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but Bunn keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bulldog would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bunn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunn working a defensive guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Burbank Bulldog hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bunn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulldog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bulldog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulldog moves forwards but Bunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunn lands with an overhand left.
Bulldog fails to land the takedown.
Gary Bunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Burbank Bulldog.
Bulldog is breathing heavily.
Bulldog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burbank Bulldog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulldog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bunn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gary Bunn is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn scores with a nice strike.
Bunn connects with a body shot.
Bunn lands a jab to Bulldog's midsection.
Bunn lands with a nice body punch.
Bunn thuds his shin into the meat of Bulldog's side.
Bunn scores with a three punch combo!
Bulldog walks into a jab.
Bulldog looks to land a combination but Bunn avoids it well.
Bunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bulldog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulldog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bunn works the jab nicely.
Bunn throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Bunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bulldog doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Bunn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Bulldog tries to sprawl out of it but Bunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bulldog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Bunn scores with a body shot.
Bunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulldog misses the body punch
and Bunn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bunn lands a leg kick that knocks Bulldog off balance momentarily.
Bulldog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bulldog wants to clinch up but Bunn keeps it at a distance.
Bunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Bunn - just one landing.
Bulldog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bunn fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bunn jabs Bulldog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Bunn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunn.
Bulldog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulldog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bulldog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bulldog clinches up with Bunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bulldog tries to get to full guard but Bunn has control of the leg.
Bunn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bunn prevents Bulldog from standing back up.
Bunn content to control rather than advance.
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!
Bulldog is trying to control but can't.
Bulldog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn passes to side control.
Bunn scoring with punches and elbows.
Bunn advances to mount.
Bulldog is trying to escape the mount.
Bunn landing strikes from the mount and Bulldog is in trouble!
Bunn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bulldog looks a forlorn figure.
Bulldog is rocked!
Gary Bunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulldog takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bulldog is still in real trouble! Can Bunn finish him?
Bulldog is trying to stand up.
Bunn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bulldog in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bulldog to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Bunn!
Gary Bunn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Withrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Grazies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Grazies told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Withrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Grazies!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Withrow scores with a sloppy right hand. Grazies should have avoided that one.
Withrow lands with a kick to the temple. Grazies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Withrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grazies shoots and misses
and Withrow counters with an inside leg kick.
Grazies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Withrow finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grazies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Withrow counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack Withrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Grazies.
Withrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grazies is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Withrow lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Grazies crumples to the floor! Withrow milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Withrow!
An out of breath Jack Withrow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ola Afolabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen The Bravery - time won't let me go as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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221 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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ola Afolabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afolabi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Afolabi throws a nice head kick!
Gracie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Afolabi is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie cracks Afolabi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Afolabi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Afolabi throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Afolabi throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Afolabi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie checks a low kick from Afolabi.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Afolabi throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi lands a head kick!
Afolabi throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Afolabi's shoulder, as Afolabi tries to avoid the shot.
Afolabi connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Afolabi moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Afolabi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Afolabi wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Afolabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Afolabi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Afolabi settles back down.
Afolabi is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Ola Afolabi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Afolabi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Afolabi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie feints and then cracks Afolabi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Afolabi down.
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!
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Afolabi scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Afolabi avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Afolabi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Afolabi.
Gracie takes a swing at Afolabi's ribcage but misses.
Afolabi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Afolabi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Afolabi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Gracie rushes Afolabi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie prevents Afolabi from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Afolabi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Afolabi.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Afolabi pushes him off.
A left lands for Gracie.
It looks like Ola Afolabi has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Gracie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Afolabi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Afolabi ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Afolabi.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Afolabi cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Afolabi - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Afolabi. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Afolabi slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Afolabi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi looking to control.
Afolabi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Afolabi working a defensive guard here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Afolabi is keeping the position for now.
Afolabi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Afolabi content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ola Afolabi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Afolabi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie throws a body punch but Afolabi moves out of range.
Afolabi misses with a wild body shot.
Afolabi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kron Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Afolabi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Afolabi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Afolabi.
Afolabi wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Afolabi.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Afolabi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Afolabi moves away and avoids it.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Afolabi.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Afolabi breaks from the clinch.
Afolabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Afolabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Afolabi swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Afolabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie darts in and clinches Afolabi up against the cage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries a body shot but Afolabi blocks it.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie digs a good hook to Afolabi's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie misses with a hook
and Afolabi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Afolabi scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Afolabi throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Afolabi.
Gracie clinches up with Afolabi and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Afolabi blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to work over Afolabi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Ola Afolabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie jumps guard but Afolabi stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie tries a body shot but Afolabi blocks it.
Afolabi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Afolabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Afolabi up against the cage.
Afolabi working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Afolabi stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Afolabi regains guard immediately.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Afolabi is retaining full guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Afolabi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ola Afolabi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Afolabi seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Afolabi.
Afolabi cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Afolabi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Afolabi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Afolabi tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie slips a straight right by Afolabi.
A big right from Afolabi misses.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Afolabi throws a head kick that misses.
Afolabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Afolabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick but Afolabi moves out of range.
Afolabi digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Afolabi avoids it well.
Afolabi with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Afolabi. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Afolabi as he jumps to the side.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ola Afolabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Afolabi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Afolabi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Afolabi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Afolabi lands a high kick!
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie throws a hook but Afolabi blocks it.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Ola Afolabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Afolabi misses with a straight left.
Afolabi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Afolabi counters with an outside leg kick.
Afolabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Afolabi blocks the body kick.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Afolabi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Afolabi misses with a body shot.
Afolabi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie checks a low kick from Afolabi.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Afolabi sprawls well.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Afolabi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Afolabi throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Afolabi avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Afolabi.
Afolabi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Afolabi ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie slips under a jab from Afolabi.
Afolabi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Afolabi 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 Afolabi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Afolabi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Afolabi.
Afolabi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice combination there by Afolabi.
A big right from Afolabi misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Afolabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ola Afolabi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Kelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - We In Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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204 lbs
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Excellent 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Kelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Sturd.
Sturd misses with a low kick.
Sturd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd wants it to stay on the feet.
Sturd swinging wildly here.
Kelo throws a body punch but Sturd moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sturd is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelo has double underhooks.
Kelo tries a body shot but Sturd blocks it.
Kelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sturds head.
Kelo taking a breather.
Kelo throws a head punch that misses.
Sturd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sturd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelo.
Kelo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelo moves out of range of the body kick from Sturd.
Kelo slips a straight right by Sturd.
Sturd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelo throws out the jab.
Kelo takes one on the button.
Sturd throws a leg kick but Kelo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sturd is looking to improve his position.
Sturd scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kelo manages to mount him!
Kelo with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd tries to hold on but Kelo pushes him away.
Sturd wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kelo breaks from Sturd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sturd really wants to buck Kelo off and get back to his feet.
Kelo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sturd is trying to escape the mount.
Kelo looking to control but Sturd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sturd is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kelo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sturd tries to buck Kelo off but he can't manage it.
Kelo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kelo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sturd working to try and regain half guard.
Kelo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sturd has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sturd!
Sturd trying to control but Kelo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelo has his foot on Sturd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sturd works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd wants to get up but he can't break Kelo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sturd wants to control from the top but Kelo keeps moving.
Kelo wants to sweep here but Sturd controlling him for the moment.
Kelo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd trying to control but Kelo is working from the bottom.
Kelo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Sturd.
Kelo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kelo wants to clinch up but Sturd keeps it at a distance.
Kelo looks to land a left hand but Sturd moved out of range nicely.
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 Clarence Kelo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sturd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sturd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd throws a push kick but Kelo slaps the foot to one side.
Sturd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clarence Kelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd lands a slapping body shot.
Kelo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kelo darts in and clinches Sturd up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelo effectively controlling the action here.
Kelo can't find room to land a body shot as Sturd controls the action.
Kelo taking a breather.
Sturd breaks from the clinch.
Jason Sturd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd misses with a head kick.
Sturd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd is looking to slow Kelo down with leg kicks.
Kelo misses with a hook
and Sturd counters with a nice leg kick.
Kelo misses the shot to the body.
Sturd misses with a hook. Kelo ducked under it nicely.
Sturd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd wants it to stay on the feet.
Kelo lands a nice hook to Sturd's body. Sturd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kelo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelo misses with a hook
and Sturd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sturd connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sturd lands a slapping body shot.
Sturd connects with an inside leg kick.
Sturd throws a head kick that misses.
Kelo tries to bum rush Sturd with a series of wild strikes but Sturd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelo tries to clinch but Sturd moves out of range.
That kick from Sturd tenderised Kelo's leg. Kelo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jason Sturd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelo avoids the body shot from Sturd.
Nice jab there from Sturd.
Nice sprawl there from Sturd as Kelo shoots in.
Kelo dives in and grabs Sturd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sturd pushes down on Kelo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Kelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturd tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Sturd slams his shin into Kelo's torso.
Kelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelo tries to clinch up.
Sturd lands a body shot.
Sturd misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelo doesn't seem bothered though.
Kelo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sturd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kelo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sturd throws a sloppy head kick and Kelo moves out of range easily.
Kelo missing with a left hand there. Sturd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sturd lands with a nice body punch.
Sturd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturd scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sturd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sturd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kelo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd fakes the body blow, causing Kelo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kelo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Sturd!
A victorious Jason Sturd 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada has chosen Farewell of Slavyanka as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Striking lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Striking avoids a kick to the body.
Striking lands a really nice looking cross but Leningrada seems unphased.
Leningrada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Striking throws an overhand right that lands on Leningrada's shoulder, as Leningrada tries to avoid the shot.
Striking thumps Leningrada with a low kick.
Striking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leningrada moves away.
Leningrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Striking.
Leningrada blocks the body kick.
Leningrada digs a good body shot into Striking's ribs.
Leningrada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Striking misses the target.
Leningrada stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking tries to land a front kick but Leningrada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leningrada connects with a crisp jab.
Leningrada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blokada Leningrada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Striking, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leningrada misses with a body kick.
Striking avoids the body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Striking manages to avoid it.
Striking misses with a wild body shot.
Leningrada avoids a kick to the body.
Striking scoring well with a low kick there.
Leningrada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Striking goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Striking fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leningrada sprawls well initially but Striking persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striking stops Leningrada from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada actively working from the bottom here.
Striking tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leningrada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leningrada manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Striking scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striking shoots in but Leningrada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leningrada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Striking shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Striking showed some decent athleticism there.
Striking is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leningrada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Striking looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leningrada with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Striking thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leningrada's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Striking connects with a nice short shot to Leningrada's temple.
Leningrada wants to improve his position but Striking is controlling well.
Leningrada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Striking prevents Leningrada from improving his position.
Leningrada is trying to stand back up but Striking is controlling him
Leningrada wants to get back to full guard.
Leningrada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Striking scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striking is trying to control the action in half guard but Leningrada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leningrada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striking wants to free his trapped foot but Leningrada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leningrada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Striking lands strikes from half guard.
Striking is trying to control the action in half guard but Leningrada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Striking thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Striking scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Striking tries to pass to full mount but Leningrada defends it.
Striking scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Striking scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Striking not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Striking prevents Leningrada from improving his position.
Leningrada is looking to escape.
Striking working Leningrada over with strikes.
Grappler Striking overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Striking is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leningrada is rocked!
Striking prevents Leningrada from standing back up.
Striking 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.
Striking working the head and body with strikes.
Leningrada is still in real trouble! Can Striking finish him?
Nice strikes from Striking there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leningrada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Striking scores with a couple of nice shots.
Striking lands a big elbow - Leningrada is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Striking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grappler Striking!
Our winner, Grappler Striking, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: lukenback texas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
195 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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29
191 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith RunningRabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Captain Kid!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid throws a leg kick
and RunningRabbit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kid throws a low kick but RunningRabbit moves out of range easily.
Kid tried to score with a low kick but RunningRabbit checks it.
Kid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
RunningRabbit throws a shot from downtown. Kid moves away and avoids it.
RunningRabbit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kid closes the distance and pushes RunningRabbit back into the cage.
The referee calls for Kid to work.
Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of RunningRabbit backwards.
Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
RunningRabbit lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit blocks an uppercut.
RunningRabbit can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
Kid pushes RunningRabbit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
RunningRabbit can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kid lands with a light punch inside.
Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but RunningRabbit avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kid as RunningRabbit tries to tie him up.
Kid unloads a knee to the mid-section. RunningRabbit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kid lands a hook that snaps the head of RunningRabbit backwards.
Kid stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit dodges an elbow strike from Kid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RunningRabbit tries to stall but Kid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
RunningRabbit tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Kid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
RunningRabbit misses with the head strike.
RunningRabbit misses with some punches.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
RunningRabbit tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing RunningRabbit back against the cage.
RunningRabbit trying to stall but Kid improves his position.
RunningRabbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
RunningRabbit takes an elbow to the temple.
Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but RunningRabbit blocks it with crossed arms.
Kid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
RunningRabbit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
RunningRabbit lands a body shot in the clinch.
RunningRabbit tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing RunningRabbit back against the cage.
Kid lands with a short shot to the head.
Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kid prevents a body shot from RunningRabbit.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as RunningRabbit controls the action.
RunningRabbit's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with a knee strike.
Kid blocks an elbow strike.
RunningRabbit misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for RunningRabbit.
Nice body punch from Kid - that landed with a thud.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RunningRabbit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
RunningRabbit misses with a punch to the body.
Kid tries a knee to the head but RunningRabbit blocks it.
RunningRabbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but RunningRabbit avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kid - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
RunningRabbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Kid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
RunningRabbit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
RunningRabbit has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
Kid blocks a body shot from RunningRabbit.
Kid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from RunningRabbit.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
RunningRabbit lands a hook to the side of the head.
RunningRabbit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RunningRabbit struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
Kid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kid blocks a body shot from RunningRabbit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
Captain Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kid controlling the action here for a moment.
RunningRabbit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
RunningRabbit blocks a body shot from Kid.
Kid pushes RunningRabbit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kid looking to stall.
RunningRabbit misses with a body punch.
RunningRabbit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
RunningRabbit tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing RunningRabbit back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit effectively controlling the action here.
RunningRabbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kid lands a nice elbow.
RunningRabbit misses with a punch to the body.
Kid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from RunningRabbit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RunningRabbit misses with a body punch.
RunningRabbit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kid is keeping busy.
RunningRabbit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit lands a shoulder strike.
RunningRabbit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kid.
RunningRabbit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit misses with a body punch.
RunningRabbit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from RunningRabbit as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kid.
RunningRabbit lands with a light punch inside.
RunningRabbit tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Kid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with RunningRabbit's elbow.
RunningRabbit tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit gets through Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kid looking to stall.
Kid blocks a body shot from RunningRabbit.
A short left from Kid.
RunningRabbit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
RunningRabbit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through RunningRabbit's defenses.
Kid stalling against the cage.
RunningRabbit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
RunningRabbit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
RunningRabbit working aggressively here.
Kid lands a hook that snaps the head of RunningRabbit backwards.
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 Keith RunningRabbit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
RunningRabbit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
RunningRabbit dives in and grabs Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes down on RunningRabbit's head and hops out.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
RunningRabbit misses with a body shot.
Kid misses with a low kick.
RunningRabbit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kid moves into range and clinches up with RunningRabbit.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
RunningRabbit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
RunningRabbit tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing RunningRabbit back against the cage.
RunningRabbit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
RunningRabbit misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
RunningRabbit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
RunningRabbit misses with a punch on the inside.
RunningRabbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit blocks a body shot from Kid.
RunningRabbit can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
Kid scores with a hook to the body.
Kid lands an elbow inside that RunningRabbit shrugs off.
RunningRabbit can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
RunningRabbit stalling.
Kid taking a breather.
RunningRabbit stalling in the clinch.
RunningRabbit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
RunningRabbit can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid missing with knees to the body.
RunningRabbit can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
RunningRabbit taking a breather.
Kid blocks a body shot from RunningRabbit.
The referee calls for RunningRabbit to work.
RunningRabbit lands a body punch.
Kid controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid lands a nice uppercut.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but RunningRabbit avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage.
Kid gets through RunningRabbit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
RunningRabbit letting Kid take a breather here.
RunningRabbit throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
RunningRabbit misses with a hook from the clinch.
RunningRabbit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
RunningRabbit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
RunningRabbit throws a head punch that misses.
Kid slows down the pace here.
Kid looking to throw knees to the head but RunningRabbit is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with RunningRabbit's elbow.
RunningRabbit misses with a punch on the inside.
Kid scores a nice knee to the body.
RunningRabbit struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
Kid works on RunningRabbit's body with a couple of short punches.
Kid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RunningRabbit misses with a body punch.
Kid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and RunningRabbit avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with RunningRabbit's elbow.
Kid pushes RunningRabbit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kid 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Kid!
Captain Kid 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Royer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is B. Pumper - I'm Comin Wit It. Royer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Speak Militant- Sabac Red. Dakota Royer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
177 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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33
180 lbs
23 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Royer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson slips a jab from Royer.
Watson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Royer.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Watson.
Royer blocking some punches.
Watson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Royer looking to slow down the pace here.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royer manages to break the clinch.
Watson throws a push kick but Royer slaps the foot to one side.
Watson wants to clinch up but Royer keeps it at a distance.
Royer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Royer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Royer misses with a looping right.
Watson throws a head kick but Royer moves out of range.
Royer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson takes a swing at Royer's ribcage but misses.
Watson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Royer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royer avoids the head kick by Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Royers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watson throws a sloppy head kick
and Royer counters with a leg kick.
Royer throws out a leg kick but Watson moves out of range and Royer only half commits.
Watson swings for the body but Royer moves out of range.
Royer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Royer.
Watson moves out of range as Royer throws a body kick.
Royer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Royer lands a front kick.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson misses the body punch
and Royer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Royer throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Royer moves out of range easily.
Royer throws a wild body kick that Watson sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royer ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Royer throws a chopping leg kick but Watson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Royer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson scores with a sloppy right hand. Royer should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Royer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watson.
Watson throws a hook but Royer avoids it easily.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Watson.
Royer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Watson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Royer is out of range.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watson.
Thomas Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watson checks a leg kick.
Royer misses with a kick to the body.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Royer.
Royer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Royer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Royer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Royer counters with a body kick that stops Watson in his tracks momentarily.
Royer throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Royer pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royer.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Royer manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dakota Royer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Watson tenderised Royer's leg. Royer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Royer.
Jab, jab by Royer - just one landing.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Watson throws a chopping leg kick but Royer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Watson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Royer is out of range.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
Watson doesn't manage to clinch there - Royer circles away.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dakota Royer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson cracks Royer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watson misses with a kick to the body
and Royer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royer misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Watson fakes the leg kick and cracks Royer in the body.
Watson avoids the head kick by Royer.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Watson instigates a clinch.
Watson lands an uppercut.
Watson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Royer's efforts to push away.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Watson lands with a left to the head.
Watson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Royer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Royer tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the cage.
Watson tries to land knees in the clinch but Royer avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royer looking to stall.
Watson misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watson breaks from the clinch.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Royer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Royer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Royer.
Royer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Royer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Royer counters with a good, hard body kick but Watson shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Royer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and Royer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Royer missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson throws a head kick that Royer semi-blocks.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royer misses with a kick to the body
and Watson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Royer avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson throws a head kick but Royer moves out of range.
Royer lands with a right hand.
Royer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Royer is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Royer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Royer is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Royer is breathing heavily.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson throws a quick head kick that knocks Royer silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Watson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Watson!
A very excited looking Thomas Watson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan comes to the cage accompanied by Judgment night by Biohazard&Onyx. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gump thinking.
Some wild striking there from Gump.
Nice body punch from Jan.
Jan ducks under a wild hook from Gump.
Gump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jan.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
A lazy left from Jan finds it's target.
Jan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gump.
Jan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gump was well out of range. Poor timing from Jan.
Gump scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump scores with the left hand. Jan knows he should have avoided that one.
Gump on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jan. Jan obviously looking to wear him down.
Gump misses with a body shot.
Gump tries to clinch
and Jan counters with a good low kick that Gump was not able to check.
Jan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jan feints and then cracks Gump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gump down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Gump misses
and Jan counters with a solid body kick.
Gump looks gassed!
Gump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gump in his tracks.
Gump moves in looking to clinch but Jan pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Gump misses the target.
Jan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gump. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump throws a big shot that misses.
Jan is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Gump like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Gump from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jan!
An out of breath John Jan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maukka Moukuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manoel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hino do Flamengo. Moukuttaja has chosen Born to be alive as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Manoel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maukka Moukuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manoel throws a leg kick but Moukuttaja moved away.
Manoel stuns Moukuttaja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manoel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manoel has Moukuttaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Manoel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moukuttaja has had enough of the clinch but Manoel keeps him there for the moment.
Moukuttaja is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manoel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Manoel fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manoel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moukuttaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manoel working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Moukuttaja fails to land.
Manoel can't find room to land a body shot as Moukuttaja controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manoel.
Manoel scores with a shoulder strike.
Moukuttaja working aggressively here.
Moukuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moukuttaja.
A short uppercut from Manoel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel lands with a short shot to the head.
Manoel lands with a light punch inside.
Manoel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moukuttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moukuttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Manoel.
Moukuttaja prevents a body shot from Manoel.
Moukuttaja prevents a body shot from Manoel.
Manoel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manoel scores with a shot to the side of Moukuttaja's head.
Moukuttaja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manoel.
It looks like Maukka Moukuttaja has been cut.
Manoel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moukuttaja backwards.
Moukuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Manoel fails to land.
Manoel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moukuttaja backwards.
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!
Moukuttaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manoel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manoel presses Moukuttaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manoel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Manoel.
Manoel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moukuttaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manoel is trying to maintain a safe position but Moukuttaja gets an underhook and turns Manoel into the cage.
Manoel tries to throw a body punch but Moukuttaja avoids it by throwing Manoel back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Manoel.
Manoel tries a body shot but Moukuttaja blocks it.
Moukuttaja lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Antonio Manoel has been cut.
Moukuttaja working aggressively here.
Moukuttaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manoel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moukuttaja misses with a head kick.
Manoel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moukuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Manoel is just out of range.
Manoel moves in looking to clinch but Moukuttaja pushes him off.
Manoel thumps Moukuttaja with a low kick.
Moukuttaja looks gassed!
Manoel misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manoel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manoel clobbers Moukuttaja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manoel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moukuttaja.
Manoel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manoel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manoel pushes Moukuttaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moukuttaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manoel lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manoel.
Manoel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Manoel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Manoel.
Manoel controlling the action here for a moment.
Manoel scores with a shot to the side of Moukuttaja's head.
Manoel scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Manoel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manoel lands a right hand.
Manoel digs a right hand underneath Moukuttaja's ribcage. Moukuttaja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manoel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moukuttaja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manoel lands a body shot.
Manoel cracks Moukuttaja with a nice body shot.
A short right from Manoel.
Manoel controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Manoel.
Manoel pushes Moukuttaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moukuttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manoel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moukuttaja being controlled against the cage.
Manoel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Manoel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manoel has managed to clinch.
Manoel prevents a body shot from Moukuttaja.
Moukuttaja manages to break the clinch.
Moukuttaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manoel moves away.
Manoel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moukuttaja manages to avoid it.
Manoel throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Moukuttaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Manoel rushes Moukuttaja and presses him up against the cage.
Moukuttaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Manoel tries a body shot but Moukuttaja blocks it.
Manoel gets through Moukuttaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manoel has a couple of punches blocked by Moukuttaja.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manoel.
Moukuttaja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moukuttaja working hard to break the clinch.
Manoel is trying to stall.
Moukuttaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manoel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manoel lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Manoel.
Moukuttaja is breathing heavily.
Manoel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moukuttaja blocks a body shot from Manoel.
Manoel digs a right hand underneath Moukuttaja's ribcage. Moukuttaja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manoel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moukuttaja can do to turn this around?
Manoel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moukuttajas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Manoel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manoel.
Moukuttaja takes a shot to the head.
Manoel floors Moukuttaja with a big punch on the inside! Moukuttaja is trying to recover but Manoel dives into side control.
Moukuttaja is rocked!
Moukuttaja managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manoel.
Moukuttaja is still in real trouble! Can Manoel finish him?
Manoel moves into full mount!
Manoel throws some wild stikes that Moukuttaja manages to avoid easily.
Manoel throws some wild stikes that Moukuttaja manages to avoid easily.
Moukuttaja seems to have recovered his senses.
Manoel controlling from mount.
Manoel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukuttaja is working to get back to half guard.
Manoel wants to control the pace but Moukuttaja is squirming around nicely.
Manoel throws some wild stikes that Moukuttaja manages to avoid easily.
Manoel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moukuttaja is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manoel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manoel working the ground and pound effectively.
Manoel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Manoel tries to control but Moukuttaja wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Manoel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukuttaja wants to get back to his feet.
Manoel 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.
Manoel controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Manoel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manoel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Manoel.
Manoel throws a leg kick which misses Moukuttaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Moukuttaja tries to avoid it.
Manoel is looking to wear down Moukuttaja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manoel throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Manoel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moukuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moukuttaja misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manoel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manoel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maukka Moukuttaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manoel misses with a body shot.
Manoel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moukuttaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Manoel.
Moukuttaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moukuttaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Manoel and Moukuttaja goes tumbling to the canvas! Manoel follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moukuttaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moukuttaja is not content to let Manoel control the position.
Manoel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moukuttaja scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Manoel manages to mount him!
Manoel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Moukuttaja is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Antonio Manoel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manoel controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukuttaja tries to lock up and control but Manoel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manoel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manoel wants to control the pace but Moukuttaja is squirming around nicely.
Moukuttaja working to try and regain half guard.
Moukuttaja is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manoel wants to control but instead Moukuttaja manages to regain half guard.
Manoel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moukuttaja keeps working.
We're going to have a standup here because Antonio Manoel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Moukuttaja swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manoel counters with an outside leg kick.
Moukuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Moukuttaja.
Moukuttaja misses with a looping right.
Moukuttaja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manoel lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Moukuttaja can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Manoel and Moukuttaja drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Manoel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Manoel!
Antonio Manoel retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Antonio Manoel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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