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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 John Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go to Sleep - Eminem. Strife has chosen Sure Shot -by- The Beastie Boys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
33
165 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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
6 - 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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Strife!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunn throws a leg kick but Strife sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strife darts in trying to clinch
and Bunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bunn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strife's guard.
Bunn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunn landing with the ground and pound.
Strife is adopting a defensive guard.
Bunn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn looking to sit in guard and control but Strife gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Strife really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bunn pulls Strife in close to his closed guard and prevents Strife from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bunn trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Bunn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bunn moves away from the strike by Strife.
Bunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strife. Strife circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunn takes a swing at Strife's ribcage but misses.
John Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strife takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn tries a low kick but Strife avoids it.
Bunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strife looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strife pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunn throws a leg kick which misses Strife's front leg but catches the back leg as Strife tries to avoid it.
Strife throws a body punch but Bunn moves out of range.
Bunn swings for the body but Strife moves out of range.
Bunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Strife manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunn lands a high kick!
Bunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strife.
Bunn connects with a leg kick. Strife looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strife tries to bum rush Bunn with a series of wild strikes but Bunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strife misses with a combination
and Bunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunn thumps Strife with a low kick.
Bunn keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn throws a low kick but Strife moves out of range easily.
Strife is looking to clinch but Bunn is avoiding it.
Bunn throws a looping overhand right but Strife ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strife drives through and clinches with Bunn against the cage.
Strife misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bunn.
Bunn is trying to stall.
Strife looking to throw knees to the head but Bunn is blocking nicely.
Bunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strife with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bunn avoiding damage.
Bunn wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunn taking a breather.
Strife tries a body shot but Bunn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bunn tries to work over Strife's front leg with a kick but Strife checks it.
Strife looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bunn cracks the inside of Strife's front leg.
Bunn throws a body kick that misses.
Strife throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunn counters with a nice body shot.
Strife tries to bum rush Bunn with a series of wild strikes but Bunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunn misses with a head kick.
Strife throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Bunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strife throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunn manages to avoid it.
Bunn lands a nice shot that snaps Strife's head back.
Bunn tries to clinch up.
Bunn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strife is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strife with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bunn.
Gary Bunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunn misses with a leg kick.
Strife tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strife closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunn wants to stall.
Strife gets underhooks to prevent Bunn's takedown attempt.
Strife prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bunn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strife fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Strife scores with a nice right hand.
Bunn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strife's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn misses with a body shot.
Bunn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Strife. Those never looked like landing.
Bunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Strife is just out of range.
Bunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Strife. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife misses with the combination.
Bunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunn throws a shot from downtown. Strife moves away and avoids it.
Bunn wants to land a leg kick but Strife is out of range.
No joy there for Strife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunn just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bunn with that takedown attempt.
Bunn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bunn needs to keep his hands up - Strife had a free shot at his head there.
Bunn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunn looks to throw the jab but Strife is out of range.
Strife misses with a left hand
and Bunn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
John Strife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strife wants to clinch up but Bunn keeps it at a distance.
Bunn throws a sloppy head kick and Strife moves out of range easily.
Strife uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunn.
Bunn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Strife.
Bunn misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Strife.
Strife keeps Bunn at a distance using the push kick.
Bunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunn.
Strife ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunn moves away.
Strife throws a looping overhand right but Bunn ducks down to avoid it.
Strife moves out of range as Bunn strikes.
Bunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunn lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strife misses with a wild combination.
Bunn cracks the inside of Strife's front leg.
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 Gary Bunn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bunn slips a jab and a cross from Strife.
Bunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Strife misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strife closes the distance but Bunn moves to the side
and Bunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Strife, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strife works over Bunn's head and body with a nice combination.
Strife is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strife tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Bunn catches Strife right on the button with a cross.
Bunn digs a good hook to Strife's body.
Strife scores with the left hand. Bunn knows he should have avoided that one.
Bunn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strife.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn rushes Strife and presses him up against the cage.
Bunn manages to pull guard.
Strife trying to control but Bunn is working from the bottom.
Strife stopping the sweep attempt from Bunn.
Strife trying to control but Bunn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Strife hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Strife misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Bunn.
Bunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strife sprawls well. Strife wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Strife lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Strife takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John Strife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strife tries to clinch but Bunn moves out of range.
Bunn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strife's head backwards.
Strife moves in looking to clinch but Bunn pushes him off.
Bunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strife throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife is looking to clinch but Bunn is avoiding it.
Bunn ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Strife tries to clinch there but Bunn circles away.
Bunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gary Bunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strife is being controlled here.
Bunn throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Strife works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunn not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bunn!
Gary Bunn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chucho Benitez (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. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
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156 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chucho Benitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benitez is able to avoid easily.
Benitez throws a leg kick but Leningrada checks it.
Leningrada lands a head shot.
Benitez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benitez throws a low kick, looking for Leningrada's leg but Leningrada calmly moves out of range.
Leningrada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benitez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leningrada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benitez misses with a kick to the body.
Leningrada moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leningrada.
Benitez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benitez motions for Leningrada to come forward. Benitez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Benitez jabs at Leningrada's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada clinches with his opponent.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leningrada tries a body shot but Benitez blocks it.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benitez's elbow.
Benitez blocks an uppercut.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
Leningrada unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Benitez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leningrada regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benitez looking to pass the guard.
Leningrada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada is looking to stand back up but Benitez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Leningrada.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benitez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leningrada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benitez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benitez is looking to advance position but Leningrada won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada is trying to maintain the position but Benitez is very close to passing his half guard.
Benitez prevents Leningrada from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez thows a huge punch but Leningrada dodges it nicely.
Benitez is just content to waste time from the top position. Leningrada takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leningrada looking for a sweep. Not yet Leningrada, not yet.
Leningrada kicks Benitez off and gets to his feet.
Leningrada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chucho Benitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leningrada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leningrada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benitez misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benitez misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Benitez.
Benitez shoots for a takedown but Leningrada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leningrada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leningrada avoids a kick to the body.
Leningrada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leningrada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benitez can pounce on him.
Benitez gets tackled into the cage by Leningrada. Leningrada maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leningrada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leningrada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada tries a body shot but Benitez blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leningrada checks a leg kick.
Benitez misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leningrada, right into the meat.
Benitez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leningrada.
Benitez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leningrada misses with a series of wild punches.
Benitez throws a leg kick which misses Leningrada's front leg but catches the back leg as Leningrada tries to avoid it.
Benitez feints and then cracks Leningrada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leningrada down.
Benitez throws a leg kick but Leningrada checks it.
Benitez misses with a looping right.
Leningrada throws the left hand but Benitez avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benitez counters with a nice uppercut.
Leningrada doesn't manage to clinch there - Benitez circles away.
Benitez throws the kick towards the body but Leningrada avoids it.
Benitez throws a sloppy head kick and Leningrada moves out of range easily.
Leningrada moves out of range of the leg kick from Benitez.
Benitez just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Leningrada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leningrada swinging wildly here.
Leningrada misses with a low kick.
Leningrada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leningrada lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a lovely overhand right.
Leningrada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leningrada connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benitez. Leningrada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benitez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leningrada is out of range.
Leningrada throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leningrada is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Benitez misses
and Leningrada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benitez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benitez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leningrada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leningrada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benitez throws a body kick the misses
and Leningrada counters with a stiff right hand.
Benitez throws a leg kick
and Leningrada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blokada Leningrada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benitez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leningrada's sensitive parts.
Benitez misses with an uppercut.
Benitez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leningrada moves out of range of the body kick from Benitez.
Benitez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leningrada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benitez is rocked!
Benitez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leningrada is out of range.
Leningrada fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leningrada wants to clinch.
Benitez staying out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leningrada lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benitez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leningrada misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benitez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leningrada fails to land with a series of punches.
Benitez scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Leningrada misses.
A swing and a miss from Benitez.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leningrada misses with a kick to the body.
Benitez jabs at Leningrada's body.
Leningrada misses with a body shot.
Benitez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benitez lands a leg kick that knocks Leningrada off balance momentarily.
Leningrada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leningrada misses with a low kick.
Leningrada throws a body kick the misses
and Benitez counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada takes the fight into the clinch.
Benitez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benitez avoids it.
Leningrada tries to land knees in the clinch but Benitez avoids the damage to the body.
Leningrada can't find room to land a body shot as Benitez controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Leningrada.
Leningrada tries to land knees in the clinch but Benitez avoids the damage to the body.
Leningrada trying to land knees to the body.
Leningrada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benitez's elbow.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Chucho Benitez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitez blocks a body shot from Leningrada.
Benitez blocking some punches.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leningrada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leningrada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leningrada misses with a punch to the body.
Leningrada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leningrada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leningrada lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Leningrada as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benitez prevents a body shot from Leningrada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez is looking for a takedown.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leningrada struggles to land a body shot inside as Benitez controls his hands.
Leningrada struggles to land a body shot inside as Benitez controls his hands.
Leningrada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benitez blocks it with crossed arms.
Leningrada lands a nice knee to the body.
Leningrada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leningrada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benitez avoids it.
Benitez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.
Leningrada cracks Benitez with a nice body shot.
Blokada Leningrada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada misses with a punch on the inside.
Leningrada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benitez blocks it with crossed arms.
Benitez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chucho Benitez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benitez wants to break free but Leningrada has control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Leningrada.
Benitez avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blokada Leningrada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leningrada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blokada Leningrada!
After the fight, Blokada Leningrada 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulohot Yokohama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuntz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Glassjaw-Siberian Kiss. Yokohama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Buster Kuntz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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172 lbs
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177 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Kuntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulohot Yokohama!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuntz throws a front kick aimed at Yokohama's knee but Yokohama avoids it well.
Kuntz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yokohama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuntz.
Kuntz moves out of range of the body kick from Yokohama.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yokohama.
Good shot there by Yokohama.
Buster Kuntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuntz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yokohama.
Nice defenses there by Yokohama.
Yokohama throws a chopping leg kick but Kuntz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yokohama avoids a kick to the body.
Kuntz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuntz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yokohama in his tracks.
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!
Yokohama blocks a jab.
Kuntz moves out of range of the body kick from Yokohama.
Yokohama lands a nice hook to Kuntz's body. Kuntz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuntz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuntz lands a glancing blow to the side of Yokohama's head.
Kuntz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yokohama is able to avoid easily.
Kuntz lands a big uppercut and Yokohama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yokohama looks OK. Kuntz waves Yokohama back to his feet!
Yokohama is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yokohama throws a wild body kick that Kuntz sees coming a mile off.
Yokohama is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuntz finish him?
Kuntz cracks Yokohama with a hook to the temple - Yokohama is on wobbly legs here! Kuntz swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Yokohama falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kuntz wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buster Kuntz!
During a confident post fight interview, Buster Kuntz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between S. Keletor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keletor and Brock Gracie. Keletor comes to the cage accompanied by Spineshank - New Disease. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rob Zombie - Superbeast. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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278 lbs
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280 lbs
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, S. Keletor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keletor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keletor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keletor to score with a decent uppercut.
Keletor thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keletor lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keletor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Keletor, against the cage.
Keletor breaks from the clinch.
Gracie cracks Keletor with an open hand slap.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Keletor looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Keletor drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keletor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Keletor from standing up.
Keletor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keletor is working hard here to advance position.
Keletor preventing the sweep.
Keletor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keletor controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keletor is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Keletor tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keletor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keletor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keletor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Keletor.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Keletor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie digs a good hook to Keletor's body.
Keletor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Keletor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keletor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keletor manages to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Keletor actively working from the bottom here.
Keletor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Keletor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Keletor blocks nicely.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Keletor's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keletor keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Keletor trying to control the position.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keletor 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.
Keletor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
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 S. Keletor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Keletor tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Keletor counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Keletor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keletor. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
S. Keletor is winning the standup battle so far.
Keletor misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Keletor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keletor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Keletor working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Keletor wants to sweep but no luck.
Keletor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Keletor is having none of it.
Keletor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keletor is one step ahead there.
Keletor trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of S. Keletor.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Keletor.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Keletor counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Keletor to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Keletor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keletor moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Keletor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Keletor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keletor.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Keletor tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Keletor moved away.
Keletor keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Keletor misses with a head kick.
Keletor tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keletor scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Keletor.
Keletor scores with a decent looking hook.
Keletor slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keletor.
Keletor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like S. Keletor has been cut.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Keletor counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keletor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Keletor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
S. Keletor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on S. Keletor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a hook.
Keletor blocks a jab.
Keletor lands with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Keletor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Keletor.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Keletor slips the punch.
Keletor lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Keletor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keletor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Keletor.
Keletor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Keletor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keletor works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keletor.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Keletor circles away easily
and Keletor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keletor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brock Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Keletor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keletor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keletor slips a straight right by Gracie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keletor, right into the meat.
Keletor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Keletor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keletor throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keletor.
Keletor tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keletor pinned against the cage. Keletor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keletor misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keletor moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Keletor tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
A jab from Keletor misses.
Keletor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
S. Keletor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keletor takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Keletor looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Keletor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Keletor.
Gracie throws the left hand but Keletor avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keletor works the jab nicely.
Keletor scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Keletor moved out of range nicely.
Keletor wants to clinch.
Keletor lands a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Keletor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keletor throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a body punch but Keletor moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Keletor counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
S. Keletor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keletor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... S. Keletor!
S. Keletor 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manfred E Toeson Esq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momo Djembe Djembe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toeson Esq's entrance music is I Am the Walrus. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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280 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manfred E Toeson Esq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Momo Djembe Djembe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toeson Esq drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toeson Esq shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Toeson Esq was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Toeson Esq with shots to the head and body - Djembe Djembe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Toeson Esq thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toeson Esq looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toeson Esq trying to control but Djembe Djembe is having none of it.
Djembe Djembe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Toeson Esq there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Toeson Esq wants to control the pace but Djembe Djembe is squirming around nicely.
Toeson Esq is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Toeson Esq misses with a head shot.
Toeson Esq 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.
Djembe Djembe blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Djembe Djembe because Toeson Esq loaded up on that one.
Toeson Esq thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Toeson Esq punching from mount but Djembe Djembe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Toeson Esq jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Djembe Djembe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Djembe Djembe and Toeson Esq has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Toeson Esq moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe stops Toeson Esq from passing to mount.
Djembe Djembe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toeson Esq's best efforts.
Djembe Djembe trying to control but Toeson Esq postures up.
Toeson Esq wants to pass the guard but Djembe Djembe is defending well.
Djembe Djembe is not content to let Toeson Esq control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe is defending against the submission attempts here by Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred E Toeson Esq dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Djembe Djembe.
A swing and a miss from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Djembe Djembe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Djembe Djembe blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Djembe Djembe as he connects with a hook.
Toeson Esq has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Djembe Djembe.
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!
Djembe Djembe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Djembe Djembe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toeson Esq slips under a jab.
Djembe Djembe throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe misses with the combination.
Toeson Esq thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Djembe Djembe if he has to take too many more of those.
Toeson Esq throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toeson Esq throws a predictable looking body shot
and Djembe Djembe counters with a nice uppercut.
Toeson Esq tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Djembe Djembe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toeson Esq scores with a kick to the midsection.
Toeson Esq moves out of range of the strikes.
Toeson Esq connects with an inside leg kick.
Djembe Djembe is breathing heavily.
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!
Djembe Djembe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toeson Esq throws a leg kick which misses Djembe Djembe's front leg but catches the back leg as Djembe Djembe tries to avoid it.
Toeson Esq tries for a takedown but Djembe Djembe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Toeson Esq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Djembe Djembe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toeson Esq lands a jab to the head.
Toeson Esq closes the distance and pushes Djembe Djembe back into the cage.
Toeson Esq with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Toeson Esq tries to land a knee to the head but Djembe Djembe blocks with his arms.
Djembe Djembe has a couple of punches blocked by Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe misses with a punch to the body.
Djembe Djembe misses with an elbow strike.
Toeson Esq lands an uppercut.
Toeson Esq landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Toeson Esq lands a nice uppercut.
Toeson Esq stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe can't break the clinch.
Toeson Esq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toeson Esq stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toeson Esq unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Toeson Esq stalling the fight.
Djembe Djembe throws a head punch that misses.
Djembe Djembe blocks an elbow strike from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djembe Djembe avoids it.
A hook to the body from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Djembe Djembe blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toeson Esq.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Toeson Esq.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Momo Djembe Djembe has been cut.
Toeson Esq is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Toeson Esq putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Djembe Djembe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toeson Esq pushes Djembe Djembe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Djembe Djembe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toeson Esq is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Toeson Esq to work.
Toeson Esq tries a knee to the head but Djembe Djembe blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Toeson Esq obliges.
Toeson Esq blocks the elbow strike.
Toeson Esq using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djembe Djembe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toeson Esq leaning against his opponent.
Djembe Djembe misses with the head strike.
Toeson Esq lands a shoulder strike.
Toeson Esq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Djembe Djembe can do to turn this around?
Toeson Esq lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred E Toeson Esq dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Momo Djembe Djembe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Toeson Esq feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Djembe Djembe's calf.
A jab from Djembe Djembe misses.
Manfred E Toeson Esq is winning the standup battle so far.
Toeson Esq defending well as Djembe Djembe loads up on a big left hand.
Djembe Djembe scores with a nice head shot.
Toeson Esq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Djembe Djembe on his heels. He'll look to pass Djembe Djembe's guard now, I'm sure.
Djembe Djembe keeping moving, preventing Toeson Esq from controlling successfully.
Toeson Esq postures up in Djembe Djembe's guard and throws a big left but Djembe Djembe blocks it.
Djembe Djembe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toeson Esq is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Djembe Djembe keeping full guard, as Toeson Esq tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Toeson Esq looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Manfred E Toeson Esq wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Toeson Esq cracks the inside of Djembe Djembe's front leg.
Toeson Esq forces Djembe Djembe back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq unloads a knee to the mid-section. Djembe Djembe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Djembe Djembe letting Toeson Esq take a breather here.
Toeson Esq misses with a knee strike.
Djembe Djembe throws an elbow but it misses.
Toeson Esq crunches a lovely knee into Djembe Djembe's ribcage.
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!
Djembe Djembe avoids the elbow strike from Toeson Esq, against the cage.
Toeson Esq taking a breather.
Toeson Esq with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Toeson Esq lands a nice knee to the body.
Momo Djembe Djembe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Djembe Djembe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Toeson Esq is trying to drag Djembe Djembe to the mat but Djembe Djembe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toeson Esq putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Djembe Djembe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq stalling.
Toeson Esq with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Toeson Esq.
Toeson Esq displaying some good clinch control by pressing Djembe Djembe up against the cage.
Toeson Esq is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Manfred E Toeson Esq is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Toeson Esq obliges.
Toeson Esq lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Toeson Esq gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Djembe Djembe regains guard.
Toeson Esq lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Toeson Esq throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe keeping moving, preventing Toeson Esq from controlling successfully.
Toeson Esq's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toeson Esq working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Djembe Djembe's head.
Toeson Esq throws a strike but Djembe Djembe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toeson Esq is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred E Toeson Esq showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toeson Esq has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred E Toeson Esq!
Our winner, Manfred E Toeson Esq, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Deja Vu. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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163 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striking tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Striking is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Striking moves into the clinch.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz lands a left hand.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Striking prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Striking has the dominant position.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Striking.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Striking moves into the clinch successfully.
Striking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Striking drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Striking controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striking swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Striking wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Striking lands a left hand.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Striking prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Striking cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Striking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Striking gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Striking landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Striking seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Striking working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Striking takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Striking throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Striking has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Striking breaks from Cruz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Striking slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
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 Cruz's temple.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz is controlling Striking's trapped leg to prevent Striking from advancing to side control.
Striking lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Striking is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Striking working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Striking with a nice head shot there.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Striking tries to pass.
Striking is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Striking throwing strikes but missing.
Striking in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Striking passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Striking's best efforts.
Striking lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Striking scoring with some ground and pound.
Striking is looking to advance position but Cruz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cruz landing strikes from the mount and Striking is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Striking is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Striking shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cruz eats them both and turns towards Striking to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Striking throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Cruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Striking can pounce on him.
Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Striking darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Striking has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Striking struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Striking avoids a wild elbow strike from Cruz.
Striking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Cruz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Striking tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Striking back against the cage.
Cruz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cruz digs a right hand into Striking's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Striking's gas tank.
Striking throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Striking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Striking's ribcage. Striking let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Striking lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Striking digs a right hand underneath Cruz's ribcage. Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Grappler Striking seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Striking tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Striking back against the cage.
Striking is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Striking wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Striking.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strikings head.
Cruz tries to circle away but Striking has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Striking backwards.
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Striking keeps him there for the moment.
Striking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Striking has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Striking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Striking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Striking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Striking scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Striking.
Striking has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Humberto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappler Striking.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Striking prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Striking lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grappler Striking has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Striking working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striking throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Striking preventing the sweep.
Striking makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Striking looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Striking's guard.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Striking gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Striking's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striking is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Striking does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Striking trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Striking is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grappler Striking will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Striking.
Striking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Striking to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Cruz catches Striking right on the button with a cross.
Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striking. Striking obviously looking to wear him down.
Striking wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Striking lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Striking scores with a jab.
Striking changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Striking grinds an elbow into Cruz's temple.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
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!
Striking advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control but Striking is having none of it.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Striking is landing with some decent strikes but Cruz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Striking landing strikes from the mount.
Striking fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cruz is bucking up trying to escape but Striking cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Striking with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Striking lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cruz hang on?
Cruz is rocked!
Striking loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cruz scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Striking land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Striking stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grappler Striking!
During a confident post fight interview, Grappler Striking thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER. The crowd seem to be enjoying Holyshit's choice of entrance music: Lil Wayne- I feel like dying. Evander Holyshit will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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282 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evander Holyshit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyshit looks to land a combination but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a straight right by Holyshit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyshit.
Holyshit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holyshit looks to land a combination but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it well.
Holyshit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van De Wolf Keizer back to the cage. Holyshit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holyshit misses with a hook.
Holyshit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holyshit scores with a sloppy right hand. Van De Wolf Keizer should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyshit throws a big shot that misses.
Holyshit slips a straight right by Van De Wolf Keizer.
A cross from Van De Wolf Keizer lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Holyshit misses
letting Van De Wolf Keizer counter with a right hand.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and pushes Holyshit back into the cage.
Holyshit gets through Van De Wolf Keizer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holyshit leaning against his opponent.
Holyshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Van De Wolf Keizer controls his hands.
Van De Wolf Keizer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holyshit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holyshit scores with a shoulder strike.
Holyshit breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Holyshit finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Holyshit.
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!
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a low kick nicely.
Holyshit throws a sloppy head kick and Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van De Wolf Keizer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holyshit throws a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily.
Holyshit wants to slow Van De Wolf Keizer down by chopping away at his legs.
Holyshit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Holyshit misses.
Holyshit moves out of range as Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick.
Evander Holyshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holyshit swings for the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holyshit misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer defending well as Holyshit loads up on a big left hand.
Van De Wolf Keizer ducks under a wild hook from Holyshit.
Van De Wolf Keizer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holyshit. Holyshit obviously looking to wear him down.
Van De Wolf Keizer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good shot there by Holyshit.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holyshit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van De Wolf Keizer is in Holyshit's guard.
Holyshit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holyshit pulls Van De Wolf Keizer in to control the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holyshit controlling Van De Wolf Keizer's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Evander Holyshit was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer scoring well with a low kick there.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holyshit quickly recovers to half guard.
Holyshit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van De Wolf Keizer is working away from the top position though.
Holyshit taking some punishment here, with Van De Wolf Keizer in his half guard.
Holyshit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyshit wants to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping busy.
Holyshit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holyshit keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyshit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land a front kick but Holyshit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Holyshit misses.
Holyshit lands with a cross.
Holyshit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holyshit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a kick to the body.
Holyshit throws a lazy right hand but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holyshit is looking to land body kicks.
Holyshit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit misses with a shot to the body
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a right hand to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holyshit with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyshit scores with a decent looking hook.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a nice strike.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holyshit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a double leg but Holyshit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holyshit avoids the body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holyshit checks a leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a low kick, looking for Holyshit's leg but Holyshit calmly moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a jab.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holyshit doesn't seem bothered though.
Holyshit avoids the body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
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!
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Holyshit is predictable there
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a good low kick that Holyshit was not able to check.
Holyshit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a leg kick that knocks Holyshit off balance momentarily.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a wild body kick that Holyshit sees coming a mile off.
Holyshit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to avoid it.
Holyshit throws a leg kick
and Van De Wolf Keizer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the body shot from Holyshit.
Holyshit throws a sloppy head kick
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a low kick, right behind Holyshit 's knee.
Van De Wolf Keizer rushes Holyshit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van De Wolf Keizer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit trying to control but Van De Wolf Keizer is working from the bottom.
Van De Wolf Keizer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position.
Holyshit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holyshit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van De Wolf Keizer, up you get!
Van De Wolf Keizer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holyshit throws a jab but it's blocked by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holyshit throws a low kick but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evander Holyshit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit moves out of range of the body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit tries a head kick but it misses.
Holyshit thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holyshit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyshit tries to land a front kick but Van De Wolf Keizer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holyshit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holyshit misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Holyshit misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyshit misses the shot to the body.
Holyshit scores with a head kick. Van De Wolf Keizer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A low kick from Holyshit misses
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evander Holyshit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Holyshit scores with a jab to the head.
Holyshit thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyshit misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holyshit.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big shot that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holyshit sprawls well. Holyshit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van De Wolf Keizer gets slowly back to his feet.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Holyshit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holyshit clobbers Van De Wolf Keizer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holyshit misses with a head kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the body shot from Holyshit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holyshit works Van De Wolf Keizer's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Holyshit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holyshit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holyshit.
Holyshit takes a swing at Van De Wolf Keizer's ribcage but misses.
Evander Holyshit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holyshit in his tracks.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a head kick by Holyshit.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holyshit 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holyshit circles away.
Holyshit throws a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evander Holyshit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holyshit swinging wildly here.
Holyshit throws a head kick that Van De Wolf Keizer semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to score with a jab to the body but Holyshit is just out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to clinch but Holyshit is avoiding it.
Holyshit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with an inside leg kick.
Holyshit moves out of range of the body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit throws a leg kick but Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holyshit misses with a two punch combination.
Holyshit thuds a left hand into Van De Wolf Keizer's body.
Holyshit checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyshit lands with a kick to the temple. Van De Wolf Keizer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots and misses
and Holyshit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joost Van De Wolf Keizer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Wolf Keizer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holyshit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holyshit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van De Wolf Keizer is able to avoid easily.
Holyshit feints a jab promting Van De Wolf Keizer to slip. Holyshit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van De Wolf Keizer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice cross by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Holyshit looks to throw the jab but Van De Wolf Keizer is out of range.
Holyshit lands a head shot.
Holyshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands with a straight right. Holyshit didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a kick to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer drops his hands momentarily and Holyshit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holyshit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holyshit counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Wolf Keizer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holyshit misses with an uppercut.
Van De Wolf Keizer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holyshit checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evander Holyshit.
I've got Holyshit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Holyshit!
During a confident post fight interview, Evander Holyshit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollyon comes to the cage accompanied by On My Own-Alone . Blunts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cypress Hill - Hits From the Bong kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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196 lbs
23 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hofniel Apollyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Blunts!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Apollyon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blunts. That's going to slow Apollyon down.
Blunts lands with a hook. Apollyon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blunts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blunts lands a nice shot to the body.
Blunts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blunts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blunts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollyon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blunts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollyon.
Blunts misses with a body shot.
Apollyon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon tries a head kick but it misses.
Apollyon jabs Blunts right on the nose. Blunts blinks but takes it well.
Apollyon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollyon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blunts throws a hook but Apollyon blocks it.
Apollyon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blunts.
Blunts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blunts moves out of range of the body kick.
Blunts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blunts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Apollyon on his heels. He'll look to pass Apollyon's guard now, I'm sure.
Apollyon keeping moving, preventing Blunts from controlling successfully.
Blunts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollyon is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts trying to control but Apollyon is working from the bottom.
Blunts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blunts trying to control but Apollyon is working from the bottom.
J Blunts has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blunts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apollyon scores with a body shot.
Apollyon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts wants to land a leg kick but Apollyon is out of range.
Blunts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollyon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blunts moves away.
Apollyon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blunts lands a jab.
Blunts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apollyon's calf.
Blunts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apollyon avoids the body shot from Blunts.
Apollyon motions for Blunts to come forward. Apollyon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blunts cracks Apollyon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Apollyon wants to land a leg kick but Blunts is out of range.
Apollyon takes a swing at Blunts's ribcage but misses.
Apollyon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blunts under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blunts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollyon.
Both fighters circling a little - Blunts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blunts blocks the body kick.
Blunts misses with a body kick.
Apollyon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apollyon takes a swing at Blunts's ribcage but misses.
Apollyon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blunts throws a hook but Apollyon blocks it.
J Blunts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blunts misses with a body shot.
Blunts checks the leg kick.
Apollyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blunts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Blunts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blunts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Apollyon tries to avoid it but Blunts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Apollyon to the ground. Apollyon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Apollyon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apollyon misses the shot to the body.
Apollyon misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Apollyon.
Apollyon throws a shot from downtown. Blunts moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollyon.
Blunts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blunts throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apollyon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blunts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollyon tries to work over Blunts's front leg with a kick but Blunts checks it.
Blunts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollyon throws a body punch but Blunts moves out of range.
Apollyon connects with a solid leg kick.
Blunts cracks Apollyon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blunts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollyon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Apollyon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apollyon checks a leg kick.
Blunts scores with a head kick.
Blunts avoids the body shot from Apollyon.
Blunts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blunts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apollyon at a distance.
Apollyon misses the shot to the body.
Apollyon lands a body shot.
Apollyon looks for the body kick but Blunts saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollyon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollyon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blunts counters with a nice low kick that buckles Apollyon's knee momentarily.
Blunts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollyon.
Apollyon misses the body punch
and Blunts counters with a nice uppercut.
Apollyon blocks a leg kick.
Blunts misses with a looping left.
Apollyon thumps Blunts with a low kick.
Apollyon slips under a jab from Blunts.
Blunts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apollyon connects with a body shot.
Apollyon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blunts.
Blunts lands a head kick!
Apollyon is rocked!
Blunts lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Apollyon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blunts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Apollyon is predictable there
and Blunts counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). J Blunts!
J Blunts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simbo Klice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Judgment night by Biohazard&Onyx. Simbo Klice has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Jan's chin.
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275 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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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
22 - 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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simbo Klice!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klice misses the jab.
Jan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klice throws out the jab.
Jan ducks right into an uppercut from Klice.
Klice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, jab by Jan - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klice throws a nice head kick!
It looks like John Jan has been cut.
Klice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klice clobbers Jan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jan takes one to the side of the head.
Klice scores with a body shot.
Jan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Klice.
Jan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klice connects with a solid leg kick.
Jan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klice manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Klice as he connects with a hook.
Jan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Jan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jan's calf.
Jan is breathing heavily.
Klice fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klice ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jan's jaw. Jan's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Klice does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simbo Klice!
Simbo Klice made sure to mention his sponsor, Omertà in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uncomfortable Positions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tukka Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncomfortable Positions!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tukka Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Positions.
Hirvonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Positions swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hirvonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hirvonen slips under a jab.
Positions uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen throws a body punch but Positions moves out of range.
Positions swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirvonen.
Hirvonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hirvonen takes a swing at Positions's ribcage but misses.
Hirvonen throws a jab when Positions was well out of range.
Positions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Positions cracks the inside of Hirvonen's front leg.
Positions fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirvonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Positions is looking to chop away at Hirvonen's legs.
Hirvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirvonen lands a jab to Positions's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hirvonen is able to avoid easily.
Hirvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Positions.
Hirvonen cracks Positions with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Positions missing with a left hand there. Hirvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirvonen misses the shot to the body.
Hirvonen works the jab nicely.
Positions has a takedown stuffed.
Positions takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Positions avoids the body shot from Hirvonen.
Positions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tukka Hirvonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirvonen blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Positions.
Hirvonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Positions.
Hirvonen misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirvonen throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Positions counter with a right hand.
Positions pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Positions rather than just go for the knockout.
Positions throws the kick towards the body but Hirvonen avoids it.
Hirvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Positions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Positions.
Positions tried to score with a low kick but Hirvonen checks it.
Positions throws a head kick that Hirvonen semi-blocks.
Hirvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hirvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Positions.
Hirvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Positions.
Positions on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hirvonen clinches up against the cage.
Positions is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirvonen has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions prevents a body shot from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen tries a body shot but Positions blocks it.
Hirvonen tries a body shot but Positions blocks it.
Hirvonen keeps control of Positions as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Positions is working Hirvonen over against the cage.
Positions's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Positions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Positions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hirvonens head.
Hirvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Positions lands with a light punch inside.
Hirvonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hirvonen tries to work over Positions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirvonen lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Positions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hirvonen misses with an uppercut.
Hirvonen blocks a leg kick.
Hirvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Positions looks for the body kick but Hirvonen saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions avoids the body shot from Hirvonen.
Positions looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hirvonen!
Positions misses with a head shot.
Positions landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hirvonen working to try and regain half guard.
Positions punching from mount but Hirvonen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hirvonen wants to control but Positions is having none of it.
Positions 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Positions throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hirvonen because Positions loaded up on that one.
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 Uncomfortable Positions will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hirvonen avoids a kick to the body.
Uncomfortable Positions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Positions throws out a leg kick but Hirvonen moves out of range and Positions only half commits.
Positions fails to land the takedown.
Hirvonen leaves Positions with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Positions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Positions tried to score with a low kick but Hirvonen checks it.
A combination from Hirvonen does no damage.
Hirvonen misses with the combination.
Hirvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Positions throws a push kick but Hirvonen slaps the foot to one side.
Hirvonen misses with the combination.
Positions connects with a leg kick. Hirvonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions works over Hirvonen's head and body with a nice combination.
Positions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Positions with a jab.
Hirvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Positions.
Positions connects with an inside leg kick.
Positions fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hirvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Positions's head back.
Positions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirvonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Positions misses with a straight left.
Positions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Positions takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hirvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Hirvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Positions swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hirvonen moves away from the strike by Positions.
Positions misses with a takedown attempt - Hirvonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncomfortable Positions. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirvonen connects with a right hand. Positions shakes it off.
Positions thows a leg kick but Hirvonen checks it
and Hirvonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Positions attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Positions is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen loads up on a big right hand but Positions slips the punch.
Hirvonen jabs Positions right on the nose. Positions blinks but takes it well.
Positions scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uncomfortable Positions is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirvonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Positions makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hirvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Positions.
Positions has his takedown stuffed
and Positions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Positions is looking to slow Hirvonen down with leg kicks.
Positions throws a leg kick but Hirvonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Positions stuns Hirvonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Positions misses with a takedown attempt
and Hirvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Positions lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hirvonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hirvonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Positions, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hirvonen missing with a left hand there. Positions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Positions. That snapped Hirvonen's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirvonen as he connects with a hook.
Hirvonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Positions jabs at Hirvonen's body.
Hirvonen closes the distance and clinches.
Hirvonen tries to throw a body punch but Positions avoids it by throwing Hirvonen back against the cage.
Positions lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Positions.
Positions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Positions blocks a body shot from Hirvonen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Positions controls the action.
Positions tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Positions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirvonen's elbow.
Hirvonen lands a right hand.
Hirvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tukka Hirvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Positions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hirvonen is out of range and Positions settles back down.
Hirvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Positions throws a head kick but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Positions manages to avoid it.
Hirvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Hirvonen catches Positions right on the button with a cross.
Hirvonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Positions throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirvonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hirvonen blocks a leg kick.
Hirvonen lands with a straight right. Positions didn't see that one coming.
Hirvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Hirvonen swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen checks a leg kick.
Hirvonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Positions throws out a leg kick but Hirvonen moves out of range and Positions only half commits.
Hirvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Positions takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hirvonen blocks the body kick.
Positions misses with a left hand
and Hirvonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Positions thinking.
Hirvonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Positions counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirvonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Positions.
Positions lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Positions scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Positions looks to land a strike but Hirvonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Positions throws an elbow that misses. Hirvonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Positions's guard. Nice move by Hirvonen!
Positions wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Positions gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Positions preventing the sweep.
Positions tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirvonen is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Positions's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Positions is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hirvonen is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions looking to sit in guard and control but Hirvonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Positions is looking for a triangle but Hirvonen pushes his legs off easily.
Hirvonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Positions has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirvonen has managed to get both his arms back between Positions's legs - danger averted.
Hirvonen wants to control from the top but Positions keeps moving.
Hirvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen wants to stand but Positions has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Positions is keeping the position.
Positions is looking for a triangle but Hirvonen pushes his legs off easily.
Hirvonen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Positions has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hirvonen is looking to defend but Positions has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hirvonen! Positions pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hirvonen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uncomfortable Positions!
Uncomfortable Positions retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Uncomfortable Positions, 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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