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SPFT 71: Cortez v Turpaansaaja PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cedric Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrmantraut throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels swings for the body but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Ehrmantraut moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
Ehrmantraut just misses with a punch to the body.
Ehrmantraut slips under a jab.
Ehrmantraut instigates a clinch.
Ehrmantraut looking for a takedown.
Ehrmantraut wants a takedown but no success here.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ehrmantraut lands with a light punch inside.
Ehrmantraut tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Ehrmantraut prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daniels avoids it.
Ehrmantraut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ehrmantraut has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ehrmantraut working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is looking for a sweep.
Ehrmantraut tries to move to mount but Daniels blocks the move with his legs.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ehrmantraut landing a few strikes.
Daniels regains half guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to advance position but Daniels counters by regaining guard.
Daniels is trying to keep Ehrmantraut in close.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ehrmantraut wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Ehrmantraut controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut landing some decent shots from guard.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut is stalling in the full guard.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ehrmantraut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniels looking for a sweep. Not yet Daniels, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daniels is on top in guard.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to stand but Ehrmantraut has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ehrmantraut thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daniels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ehrmantraut is proving hard to escape from.
Ehrmantraut looking to control.
Ehrmantraut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels stands up from Ehrmantraut's guard - Daniels perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Ehrmantraut does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ehrmantraut swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ehrmantraut.
Daniels misses with a hook to the body
and Ehrmantraut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniels misses with a left hand
and Ehrmantraut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ehrmantraut tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Ehrmantraut.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ehrmantraut throws out the jab.
Ehrmantraut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ehrmantraut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Ehrmantraut misses.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot.
Daniels lands a leg kick that knocks Ehrmantraut off balance momentarily.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Ehrmantraut moved out of range nicely.
Daniels cracks Ehrmantraut with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ehrmantraut avoids the body shot from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ehrmantraut at a distance.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Cedric Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ehrmantraut doesn't seem bothered though.
Ehrmantraut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ehrmantraut. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Ehrmantraut's body. Ehrmantraut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daniels moves out of range as Ehrmantraut strikes.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daniels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Ehrmantraut off the cage and back into range.
Daniels stuffs the takedown attempt from Ehrmantraut. Ehrmantraut gets slowly back to his feet.
Cedric Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels tests Ehrmantraut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cedric Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Ehrmantraut gets a double leg takedown into Daniels's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ehrmantraut postures up.
Ehrmantraut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daniels's head.
Ehrmantraut scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ehrmantraut is pushing down on Daniels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daniels is fighting to maintain full guard but Ehrmantraut has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ehrmantraut working the head and body with strikes.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Ehrmantraut slips a nice elbow through Daniels's hands, connecting with Daniels's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehrmantraut tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daniels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ehrmantraut throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daniels gets back to full guard.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels has momentary wrist control but Ehrmantraut slips an elbow through the middle.
Ehrmantraut is pushing down on Daniels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daniels is fighting to maintain full guard but Ehrmantraut has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to hold on to Ehrmantraut's head to control him but Ehrmantraut postures up.
Ehrmantraut slips a nice elbow through Daniels's hands, connecting with Daniels's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels is looking to control Ehrmantraut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniels avoid being mounted?
Ehrmantraut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels taking some punishment here, with Ehrmantraut in his half guard.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Ehrmantraut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michael Ehrmantraut has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Ehrmantraut connects with a nice short shot to Daniels's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels is trying to control but can't.
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Ehrmantraut sits in half guard.
Ehrmantraut is looking to advance position but Daniels won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ehrmantraut shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ehrmantraut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ehrmantraut throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Daniels as he checks the leg kick.
Daniels lands with a good body shot.
Daniels is looking to wear down Ehrmantraut with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ehrmantraut takes one on the button.
Daniels scores with a decent looking hook.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Ehrmantraut is out of range.
Ehrmantraut tests Daniels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ehrmantraut. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
Ehrmantraut lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Daniels misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daniels enables Ehrmantraut to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daniels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ehrmantraut connects with a couple of short punches.
Ehrmantraut looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ehrmantraut wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Ehrmantraut is working an open guard so Daniels takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ehrmantraut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Ehrmantraut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ehrmantraut thows a body shot but no joy.
Ehrmantraut throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ehrmantraut is in Daniels's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels has momentary wrist control but Ehrmantraut slips an elbow through the middle.
Ehrmantraut scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cedric Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels looking to control.
Ehrmantraut stands up over Daniels, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ehrmantraut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ehrmantraut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Ehrmantraut tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Ehrmantraut tries to pass.
Ehrmantraut is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ehrmantraut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut passes Daniels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ehrmantraut not doing much here.
Ehrmantraut trying to advance position but Daniels counters by regaining guard.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Michael Ehrmantraut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daniels manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ehrmantraut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ehrmantraut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ehrmantraut!
Michael Ehrmantraut really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
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World class boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ground Guru!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Guru or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews which made him look bad.
Guru shoots in but Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Guru avoids it well.
Guru drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guru drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Guru off! Guru jumps back into Matthews's guard.
Guru cracks Matthews with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guru tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Matthews is looking to stand up but Guru isn't so interested in that idea.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Guru tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru scoring with punches to the head and body.
Guru tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Guru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guru tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Matthews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Guru tries to pass.
Guru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Guru looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guru looking for a sweep. Not yet Guru, not yet.
Guru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Matthews is looking to stand up but Guru won't let him.
Guru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matthews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guru throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews scores with a one two! Guru had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
Guru throws a head kick that misses.
Guru tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Ground Guru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru is looking to clinch.
Guru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Guru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guru shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guru fails to land the takedown.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guru.
Guru fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a right hand to the body.
Guru throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Matthews throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru.
Guru fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Guru shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Guru is breathing heavily.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Guru.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Guru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guru takes one to the side of the head.
Guru takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Matthews there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guru tries to clinch up
and Matthews counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matthews misses the jab.
Guru shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guru showed some decent athleticism there.
Guru is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard.
Guru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ground Guru has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru passes into half guard.
Guru throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Guru passes to full mount!
Guru goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Matthews turns into him and now he's in Guru's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.
Guru is trying to keep Matthews in close.
Guru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guru manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guru thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Guru goes for an armbar but Matthews turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Matthews.
Guru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Guru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guru has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Guru!
Ground Guru bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Bishop had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bishop 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.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bishop slips a straight right by Johnson.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Bishop dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Bishop blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Bishop blocks with his arms.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bishop blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop lands a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to stand but Bishop is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson get's back to his feet.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Bishop takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kevin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bishop avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bishop blocks it with crossed arms.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bishop is working Johnson over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
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.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab from Bishop.
Bishop swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson slips a straight right by Bishop.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Bishop wants to stall.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Bishop 's eye.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bishop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kevin Bishop has been cut.
Bishop is working Johnson over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Bishop tries to tie him up.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Bishop.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Bishop shrugs off.
Johnson letting Bishop take a breather here.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Bishop blocks with his arms.
Bishop avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Bishop dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Bishop shrugs off.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Anthony Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bishop lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson looking to control but Bishop passes into half guard.
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bishop to get the leverage.
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bishop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but Bishop moves out of range easily.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bishop stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson slips a jab from Bishop.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Bishop's torso.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Bishop cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kevin Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Bishop.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Bishop.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny B Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uisce uisce beag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). uisce beag has chosen Watermark by Enya as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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302 lbs
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny B Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uisce uisce beag!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
uisce beag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from B Good.
B Good throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around uisce beag's waist but uisce beag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing B Good off to one side.
B Good manages to get an easy takedown there - catching uisce beag on his heels. He'll look to pass uisce beag's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
uisce beag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but B Good can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
B Good will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
uisce beag controls B Good momentarily but B Good frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
uisce beag keeping full guard, as B Good tries to pass.
B Good lands a couple of decent looking shots.
uisce beag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
uisce beag is looking for a triangle but B Good pushes his legs off easily.
B Good missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
B Good cracks uisce beag with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
uisce beag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and B Good defends well.
B Good connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B Good is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
B Good scoring with punches to the head and body.
uisce beag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. B Good defends it easily.
B Good stands up over uisce beag, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
B Good throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as uisce beag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
B Good avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
B Good missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
uisce beag looking for a guillotine here but B Good defends easily.
B Good throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
B Good with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
B Good lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
It looks like Uisce uisce beag has been cut.
B Good arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! uisce beag's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny B Good!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Les Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Allanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allanson has chosen Know Your Enemy as his entrance music. Les Paul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Les Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 6, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Allanson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul has Allanson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allanson.
Paul misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allanson.
Paul avoiding damage as Allanson throws knees to the body.
Allanson crunches a lovely knee into Paul's ribcage.
Paul misses with some punches.
Paul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paul misses with some punches.
Paul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allanson backwards.
A knee to the head by Allanson.
Paul lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Allanson.
Paul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allanson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allanson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Paul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paul misses with a body punch.
Allanson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allanson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Allanson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allanson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Allanson obliges.
Allanson with a knee to the head.
Allanson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Allanson working Paul over with knees to the body.
Allanson lands a nice elbow.
Allanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paul scrambles back to his feet.
Les Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allanson throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Paul misses with a body shot.
Paul takes one on the button.
Allanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Paul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Paul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allanson clobbers Paul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paul feints and then cracks Allanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allanson down.
Allanson cracks the inside of Paul's front leg.
Paul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Paul.
Allanson ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Paul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Allanson's shoulder, as Allanson tries to avoid the shot.
Allanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Paul circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Allanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allanson cracks Paul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Allanson lands a head kick. Paul smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Allanson moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Paul.
Paul has a couple of punches blocked by Allanson.
Allanson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Allanson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allanson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Allanson lands a knee to the body.
Allanson blocks an uppercut.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allanson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allanson lands a good knee to the midsection. Paul won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Allanson.
Allanson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allanson tries to land a knee to the head but Paul blocks with his arms.
Allanson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Paul takes a knee to the side of the body.
Allanson slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Allanson.
Allanson tries a knee to the head but Paul blocks it.
Allanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Allanson misses.
Paul throws a big shot that misses.
Allanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
Paul throws a hook to the side of Allanson's head but Allanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allanson digs a good body shot into Paul's ribs.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allanson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Allanson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Allanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allanson tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allanson to the ground. Allanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paul misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Paul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paul. That did some damage!
Paul looks to land a right hand but Allanson moved out of range.
Paul is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Allanson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Allanson.
Paul clobbers Allanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Allanson's shoulder, as Allanson tries to avoid the shot.
Allanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paul throws out the jab.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Allanson ducks down to avoid it.
Allanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paul manages to avoid it.
Allanson wants to land a leg kick but Paul is out of range.
Paul checks a leg kick.
Paul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allanson connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Allanson moves forwards but Paul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul avoids the body shot from Allanson.
Allanson cracks a nice hook into Paul's ribs.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Allanson thuds his right hand into Paul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Allanson slips under a jab.
Allanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paul scores with a leg kick.
Allanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Allanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paul shoots for a double leg takedown but Allanson sprawls well. He's pushed Paul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Allanson.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Allanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paul has time to react.
Paul wants to clinch up but Allanson keeps it at a distance.
Paul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allanson counters by moving into the clinch.
Allanson scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allanson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paul working aggressively here.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul working aggressively here.
Paul pushes Allanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Allanson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Allanson avoids the body shot from Paul.
A punch combination from Allanson misses.
A low kick from Paul is predictable there
and Allanson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Paul misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allanson staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Allanson lands a nice shot that snaps Paul's head back.
Allanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allanson defending well as Paul loads up on a big left hand.
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Allanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paul motions for Allanson to come forward. Paul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andy Allanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allanson tries to clinch up.
Paul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Allanson jabs Paul right on the nose. Paul blinks but takes it well.
Allanson lands a really nice looking cross but Paul seems unphased.
Allanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Allanson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Paul misses the target.
Andy Allanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul misses with a hook
and Allanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paul's knee momentarily.
Paul swings widly with a right hand
letting Allanson counter with a right hand.
Allanson slips a straight right by Paul.
Allanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Allanson is looking to slow Paul down with leg kicks.
Allanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Allanson scores with a four punch combination!
Allanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paul throws a leg kick but Allanson checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allanson moves into the clinch.
Allanson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allanson landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Allanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Allanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Paul.
Paul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paul.
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allanson defends it nicely.
Paul drops his hands momentarily and Allanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Allanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paul tries to clinch but Allanson moves out of range.
Allanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Allanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul lands a jab to the head.
Allanson rushes Paul and presses him up against the cage.
Allanson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Allanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paul tries to pull guard but Allanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Paul drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allanson working Paul over with knees to the body.
Allanson with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land.
Allanson landing knees to the body.
Paul struggles to land a body shot inside as Allanson controls his hands.
Allanson manages to break the clinch.
Allanson blocks a jab.
Paul missing with a left hand there. Allanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allanson clinches up with Paul and pushes him back against the cage.
Allanson has Paul pressed against the cage.
Allanson missing with knees to the body.
Allanson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paul in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Allanson.
Allanson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allanson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Allanson.
Allanson scores with a knee to the head.
Allanson lands a knee to the body.
Paul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Allanson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Allanson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allanson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Allanson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land.
Allanson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paul's face.
Allanson misses with a knee to the head.
Allanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paul avoids it.
Paul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul throws a punch but it's blocked by Allanson.
Allanson breaks from the clinch.
Paul misses with a body shot.
Paul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andy Allanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Allanson misses with a kick to the body.
Allanson scores with a head kick.
Les Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul avoids the head kick by Allanson.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allanson slips a jab from Paul.
Allanson tries to clinch there but Paul circles away.
Paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Paul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allanson lands with a shot to the body.
Allanson misses with a head kick.
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paul misses with a low kick as Allanson jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul missing with a left hand there. Allanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Paul.
Paul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Allanson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul walks into a jab.
Paul works Allanson's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Allanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Allanson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Allanson!
After the fight, Andy Allanson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Cd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf's entrance music is Primus: John the Fisherman. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
215 lbs
12 - 2 - 1 |
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220 lbs
29 - 18 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Cd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cd misses with a low kick.
Cd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf looks to land a body kick but Cd moved away.
Danga de danga de dang - Cd scores with a four punch combination!
Cd keeps Wolf at a distance using the push kick.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Johnny Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cd scores with a spinning back kick!
Wolf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cd checks it well.
Wolf feints and then cracks Cd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cd down.
Cd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick from Cd.
Wolf throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cd counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cd throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cd, right into the meat.
Cd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cd feints and then cracks Wolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolf down.
Cd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cd is out of range.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Cd throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf throws a wild body kick that Cd sees coming a mile off.
Cd moves out of range of the body kick from Wolf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cd.
Cd connects with the punch.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a lazy body kick
and Cd counters with a leg kick.
Cd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a nice body punch.
Wolf throws a lazy head kick
and Cd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cd blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Cd throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it.
Wolf blocks the body kick.
Wolf misses with a hook. Cd ducked under it nicely.
Wolf throws a body punch but Cd moves out of range.
Wolf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cd checks a leg kick.
Cd punishes Wolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Cd closes the distance and clinches.
Cd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Cd.
Wolf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cd did well to prevent Wolf getting side control.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cd wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolf is trying to control. Cd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf thows a huge punch but Cd dodges it nicely.
Cd tries to roll over but Wolf keeps him under control.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Cd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Wolf seems content to control.
Cd pushes Wolf off looking to stand but Wolf dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cd wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cd throws a low kick, looking for Wolf's leg but Wolf calmly moves out of range.
Noah Cd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Cd throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cd misses with an uppercut.
Cd slips under a jab from Wolf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolf is out of range and Cd settles back down.
Cd misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Cd throws a front kick aimed at Wolf's knee but Wolf avoids it well.
Wolf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Wolf misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Cd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cd misses with a left hand
and Wolf counters with a big head kick but Cd shrugs it off.
Cd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cd scores with a body shot.
Cd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
Cd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cd, right into the meat.
Wolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cd. Cd obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cd manages to avoid it.
Wolf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cd.
Cd connects with a crisp jab.
Cd blocks a leg kick.
Cd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolf moves out of range as Cd throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to chop away at Cd's legs.
Cd avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Wolf wants to slow Cd down by chopping away at his legs.
Cd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cd. No joy for Wolf on that attempt.
Cd looks to land a body kick but Wolf moved away.
Cd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cd misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cd.
Cd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolf's sensitive parts.
Cd throws out a powerful jab.
Cd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cd tries to land a front kick but Wolf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cd, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cd.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf wants to slow Cd down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wolf in his tracks.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf throws a chopping leg kick but Cd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cd tried to score with a low kick but Wolf checks it.
Cd throws a head kick but Wolf moves out of range.
Cd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Cd's shoulder, as Cd tries to avoid the shot.
Cd throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Cd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolf under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cd lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wolf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wolf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cd swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cd.
Wolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cd circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Cd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cd lands a front kick.
Cd throws a leg kick but Wolf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noah Cd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolf moves out of range of the body kick.
Cd misses with a kick to the body.
Cd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wolf counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cd as he avoids it easily.
Cd lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf off balance momentarily.
Cd throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Wolf misses
and Cd counters with a good low kick that Wolf was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolf is out of range and Cd settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Cd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cd tries to land a body kick
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Cd checks a leg kick.
Wolf is looking to wear down Cd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cd.
Wolf moves out of range as Cd throws a body kick.
Wolf throws a low kick but Cd moves out of range easily.
Cd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Cd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolf closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cd's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cd trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolf controls the pace.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Cd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf is really struggling to control Cd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Wolf wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wolf throws a lazy body kick
and Cd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cd lands with a good body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cd checks a low kick from Wolf.
Cd connects with an inside leg kick.
Cd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Cd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Wolf slips a straight right by Cd.
Cd throws a low kick but Wolf avoids it.
Cd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cd moves away.
Wolf throws a hook but Cd blocks it.
Wolf throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cd counters with an inside leg kick.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Cd tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Cd scores with a jab to the head.
Cd tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cd lands a front kick.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cd as he jumps to the side.
Wolf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wolf is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Cd.
Cd throws a head kick but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cd circles away.
Cd pushes Wolf away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cd misses with a body kick.
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Cd checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnny Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cd misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Cd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cd 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Cd!
Noah Cd decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chul Moo Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie B - Alla kaupungin valojen . This should be a great matchup!
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171 lbs
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25
181 lbs
9 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chul Moo Pak!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak throws a push kick but Kiptanui slaps the foot to one side.
Pak misses with a low kick as Kiptanui jumps back.
Pak stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiptanui. Kiptanui gets slowly back to his feet.
Pak scores with a kick to the body.
Kiptanui shoots in and drives through. Pak sprawls well.
Kiptanui avoids the body shot from Pak.
Kiptanui 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.
Pak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Pak misses
and Kiptanui counters with an inside leg kick.
Pak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kiptanui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabriel Kiptanui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Pak there.
Kiptanui thows a body kick. Pak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiptanui throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pak checks a leg kick nicely.
Pak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiptanui manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui scores with the left hand. Pak knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiptanui tries to clinch but Pak moves out of range.
Kiptanui throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Pak.
Kiptanui is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pak misses the target.
Kiptanui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pak takes a swing at Kiptanui's ribcage but misses.
Pak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiptanui.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Kiptanui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiptanui throws a lazy body kick
and Pak counters with a good, hard body kick but Kiptanui shrugs it off.
Pak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kiptanui checks it well.
Kiptanui tries to score with a low kick but Pak moves his leg out of the way.
Pak stalks Kiptanui and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kiptanui's face. Kiptanui staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiptanui cracks Pak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pak checks a low kick from Kiptanui.
Pak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kiptanui lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiptanui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiptanui throws a leg kick
and Pak counters with a good low kick that Kiptanui was not able to check.
Kiptanui misses with a looping left.
Kiptanui shoots in for a takedown but Pak shows good takedown defense.
Pak lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui doesn't manage to clinch there - Pak circles away.
Kiptanui throws a right hand that Pak ducks under and follows up with a left that Pak also avoids with ease.
Pak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiptanui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pak thumps Kiptanui with a low kick.
Pak blocks a head kick by Kiptanui.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pak, right into the meat.
Oooooh!!! Pak has knocked Kiptanui down with a huge combo! Pak steps away and waves a wobbly Kiptanui back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kiptanui is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pak throws a monster overhand right that drops Kiptanui! Pak follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chul Moo Pak!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out. Nikov has chosen Konala Cartelli - Jep Jep Joo ( feat. Solonen ) as his entrance music. Kalash Nikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalash Nikov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Couture fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nikov throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Nikov is looking to clinch.
Nikov blocks a jab.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nikov. Nikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nikov looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Couture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nikov throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikov is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikov. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalash Nikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nikov.
Couture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalash Nikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses.
Nikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikov swinging wildly here.
Nikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nikov throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Nikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikov is looking to clinch.
Nikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Couture checks the leg kick.
Nikov tries to clinch
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couture trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Couture landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikov wants to sweep here but Couture controlling him for the moment.
Couture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture postures up.
Nikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture stops Nikov from standing up.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Couture with a flurry of punches that miss.
Couture throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikov wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Couture passes Nikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Couture thows a huge punch but Nikov dodges it nicely.
Nikov tries to kick Couture off but Couture keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Couture missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Couture wants to work for an arm triangle but Nikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nikov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikov misses with a double jab
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Couture checks it well.
Nikov throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Nikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Couture blocks the low kick.
Couture shoots in looking for a takedown. Nikov tries to sprawl out of it but Couture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikov blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Nikov.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikov thuds a left hand into Couture's body.
Couture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nikov throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture throws a jab when Nikov was well out of range.
Nikov throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nikov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture avoids a kick to the body.
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 Brandon Couture 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.
Couture fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nikov checks it well.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Nikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couture throws a head kick but Nikov moves out of range.
Nikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikov connects with a leg kick. Couture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Couture misses with a hook. Nikov ducked under it nicely.
Couture misses with a body kick.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Nikov thows a leg kick but Couture checks it
and Couture counters with a head kick.
Nikov is rocked!
Nikov tries to clinch up.
Nikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Nikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nikov closes the distance and clinches.
Nikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nikov breaks the clinch.
Nikov tries a low kick but Couture avoids it.
Couture feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Couture takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikov lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Nikov. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
A punch combination from Nikov misses.
Nikov connects with a leg kick. Couture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nikov lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nikov.
Nikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture takes one to the chin there.
Couture moves into range and connects with a jab.
Couture avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kalash Nikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikov misses with a few strikes there.
Nikov connects with a leg kick. Couture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Couture avoids the head kick by Nikov.
Nikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Nikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalash Nikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikov moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nikov.
Nikov clinches up against the cage.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Nikov.
Nikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Couture has Nikov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Couture pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nikov tumbling to the mat - Couture dives into Nikov's guard.
Nikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Couture advances to full mount.
Nikov tries to reverse the position but Couture maintains control.
Nikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nikov tries to buck Couture off but he can't manage it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture lands with some strikes.
Couture lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Couture connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Couture scoring with strikes but Nikov is staying in there.
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 Brandon Couture 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. This is the final round!
Nikov wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Nikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Couture sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Couture throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Couture is in Nikov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture won't allow Nikov to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture passes into half guard.
Couture with the ground and pound but Nikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nikov wants to stand up but Couture is controlling him.
Nikov working a defensive guard here.
Nikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture postures up in Nikov's guard and throws a big left but Nikov blocks it.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Nikov is keeping the position.
Couture drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Couture has Nikov in his guard.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Nikov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nikov trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
Brandon Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kalash Nikov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nikov tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Nikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture throws a low kick but Nikov moves out of range easily.
Couture thumps Nikov with a low kick.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikov sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nikov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Couture gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nikov trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Nikov wants to get back to his feet but Couture is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Couture won't allow Nikov to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Nikov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kalash Nikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nikov smiles and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikov misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Couture.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Couture!
Brandon Couture managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts comes into the arena with call to prayer blaring out of the sound system. James Arkley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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221 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parts scores with a punch to the head.
Parts moves out of range of the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Arkley there.
Arkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parts manages to avoid it.
Parts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arkley lands a big head kick that sends Parts tumbling to the mat! Arkley takes a step backwards and waves Parts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arkley misses with a body kick.
Parts blocks the body kick.
Parts avoids the body shot from Arkley.
Parts ducks under a wild hook from Arkley.
Parts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arkley slips under a jab.
Arkley throws a head kick that misses.
Parts scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkley manages to avoid it.
Arkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parts manages to avoid it.
Parts motions for Arkley to come forward. Parts throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arkley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arkley.
Arkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parts cracks Arkley with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parts blocks a head kick by Arkley.
Arkley moves away from the strike by Parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Parts cracks Arkley with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parts.
Arkley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parts takes a step back to recover.
Arkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parts.
Arkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parts lands with a good body shot.
Parts thuds a left hand into Arkley's body.
Parts throws a hook but Arkley avoids it easily.
Parts ducks right into an uppercut from Arkley.
Arkley misses with a jab to the body
and Parts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arkley misses with a body kick.
Arkley throws a lazy body kick
and Parts counters with an outside leg kick.
Arkley misses with a low kick as Parts jumps back.
Arkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arkley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parts.
Parts lands with a shot to the body.
James Arkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arkley looks gassed!
Parts thumps Arkley with a low kick.
Parts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parts tests Arkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arkley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Parts rather than just go for the knockout.
Parts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arkley looks for the body kick but Parts saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like James Arkley has been cut.
Arkley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Parts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arkley on the side of the head.
Parts 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.
Arkley works Parts's body with a nice hook.
Arkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Parts throws a push kick but Arkley slaps the foot to one side.
Parts lands with a nice body kick.
Parts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arkley on the side of the head.
Parts walks into a stiff left hand from Arkley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Arkley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arkley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parts is out of range and Arkley settles back down.
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 Peter Parts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parts throws a body punch but Arkley moves out of range.
Arkley throws the kick towards the body but Parts avoids it.
Arkley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parts moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Arkley misses.
Parts takes one to the side of the head.
Parts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Parts.
Nice shot by Parts.
Arkley looks for the body kick but Parts saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parts avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arkley.
Parts tried to score with a low kick but Arkley checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arkley. Parts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arkley throws a body punch but Parts moves out of range.
Parts looks to land a body kick but Arkley moved away.
Arkley takes one to the chin there.
Parts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arkley moves away.
Parts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arkley checks a leg kick.
Parts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Parts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parts blocks the body kick.
Parts lands a high kick!
Arkley looks for the body kick but Parts saw that one coming.
Arkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parts defending well as Arkley loads up on a big left hand.
Parts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arkley.
A big left from Parts misses.
Arkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parts connects with a jab.
Parts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley misses with a wild body shot.
Arkley misses with a looping left.
Parts throws a lazy right hand but Arkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parts misses the body punch
and Arkley counters with a good low kick that Parts was not able to check.
Parts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parts moves away.
Arkley looks to throw the jab but Parts is out of range.
Parts takes one to the side of the head.
Arkley throws a wild body kick that Parts sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Parts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arkley at a distance.
A big right from Parts misses.
Parts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arkley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arkley is breathing heavily.
Parts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arkley. That one must have hurt.
Arkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parts.
A big right from Parts misses.
Peter Parts is winning the standup battle so far.
Arkley lands with a nice body punch.
Parts moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arkley throws an off balance right hand
and Parts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parts thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parts.
Parts swings for the body but Arkley moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Arkley.
Arkley throws a wild body kick that Parts sees coming a mile off.
Arkley lands a front kick.
Arkley throws a front kick aimed at Parts's knee but Parts avoids it well.
Arkley throws the kick towards the body but Parts avoids it.
Arkley throws a body punch but Parts moves out of range.
Arkley blocks a jab.
Arkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arkley misses with an uppercut.
Parts tried to score with a low kick but Arkley checks it.
Arkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Parts is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts tries to land a leg kick but Arkley saw it coming and moves away.
Parts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arkley throws a right hand that Parts ducks under and follows up with a left that Parts also avoids with ease.
Parts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arkley counters with a body kick that stops Parts in his tracks momentarily.
Arkley throws a head kick but Parts moves out of range.
Parts lands a really nice looking cross but Arkley seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Parts.
Parts explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Parts tenderised Arkley's leg. Arkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parts lands a left and a right that send Arkley crashing to the mat, dazed. Parts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Arkley is rocked!
Parts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arkley is still on wobbly legs! Can Parts finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arkley gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Parts gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Arkley is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parts!
A less than humble Peter Parts misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tico Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja has chosen Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. 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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28
154 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tico Cortez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpaansaaja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turpaansaaja throws a lazy body kick
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez throws a body kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turpaansaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortez doesn't seem bothered though.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab to Cortez's midsection.
A jab from Cortez does it's job there.
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Turpaansaaja scores with a three punch combo!
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
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!
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that Cortez ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortez also avoids with ease.
Turpaansaaja connects with a leg kick. Cortez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turpaansaaja throws out the jab.
A head kick by Turpaansaaja misses
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpaansaaja.
Cortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to bum rush Cortez with a series of wild strikes but Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortez misses with a few strikes there.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Turpaansaaja moves out of range of the body kick.
Turpaansaaja takes one on the button.
Turpaansaaja connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Turpaansaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cortez has closed the distance and engaged Turpaansaaja in a clinch.
Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpaansaaja breaks from the clinch.
Turpaansaaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turpaansaaja drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turpaansaaja stops Cortez from standing up.
Cortez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Cortez tries to control but Turpaansaaja wriggling away.
Turpaansaaja working to try and regain half guard.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turpaansaaja working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control but Turpaansaaja is having none of it.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cortez prevents Turpaansaaja from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to control the pace but Turpaansaaja is squirming around nicely.
Turpaansaaja tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.
Cortez content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Tico Cortez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turpaansaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cortez as he avoids it easily.
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 Tico Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab to the nose.
Cortez closes the distance and pushes Turpaansaaja back into the cage.
Turpaansaaja stalling.
Turpaansaaja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Turpaansaaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turpaansaaja or not.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez trying to land knees to the body.
Turpaansaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez lands a right hand.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Turpaansaaja tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Turpaansaaja back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja is trying to maintain a safe position but Cortez gets an underhook and turns Turpaansaaja into the cage.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Turpaansaaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja has Cortez pushed against the cage.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpaansaaja can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortez as Turpaansaaja tries to tie him up.
Turpaansaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turpaansaaja is looking to control Cortez's arms but Cortez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turpaansaaja has his back to the cage.
Cortez tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Cortez missing with knees to the body.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpaansaaja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cortez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Turpaansaaja avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turpaansaajas head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Turpaansaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turpaansaaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Turpaansaaja.
Cortez leaves Turpaansaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Turpaansaaja takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Turpaansaaja tries for a takedown but Cortez circles away easily
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Turpaansaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
Turpaansaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Cortez sprawls well. He's pushed Turpaansaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tico Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Turpaansaaja.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Turpaansaaja blocks a low kick nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortez!
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!
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turpaansaaja's hands.
Turpaansaaja punishes Cortez's body with a nice straight punch.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Turpaansaaja moves out of range easily.
Cortez with a hook.
Turpaansaaja thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpaansaaja slips a straight right by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turpaansaaja pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cortez is out of range and Turpaansaaja settles back down.
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 Tico Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Turpaansaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpaansaaja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turpaansaaja with a jab.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez tries to clinch but Turpaansaaja is having none of it.
Turpaansaaja fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cortezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Cortez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turpaansaaja checks it well.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpaansaaja moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Turpaansaaja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cortez has time to react.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turpaansaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Turpaansaaja off balance momentarily.
Turpaansaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tico Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cortez scores with a nice head shot.
Turpaansaaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turpaansaaja dives in and grabs Cortez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cortez pushes down on Turpaansaaja's head and hops out.
Cortez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turpaansaaja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turpaansaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cortez is pulling down on Turpaansaaja's head. It's preventing any offense from Turpaansaaja, at least for the moment.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Turpaansaaja controlling him for the moment.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turpaansaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cortez has control of Turpaansaaja's left arm, preventing Turpaansaaja from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tico Cortez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to keep at a distance but Cortez has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turpaansaaja.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cortez.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turpaansaaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez is working Turpaansaaja over against the cage.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpaansaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turpaansaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpaansaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez leaves Turpaansaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tico Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez wants to clinch up but Turpaansaaja keeps it at a distance.
Turpaansaaja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Severi Turpaansaaja just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
Cortez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpaansaaja is just out of range.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turpaansaaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Turpaansaaja down.
Cortez takes one on the button.
Turpaansaaja cracks Cortez with a good jab.
Turpaansaaja jabs at Cortez's body.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turpaansaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turpaansaaja throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Good shot there by Turpaansaaja.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cortez thows a body shot but no joy.
Turpaansaaja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cortez throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Turpaansaaja. Beautiful body shot.
Cortez throws a good cross that connects.
Cortez cracks the inside of Turpaansaaja's front leg.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
Turpaansaaja throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cortez's head.
Cortez gets caught napping as Turpaansaaja dives in and scores a takedown. Cortez manages to retain guard.
Tico Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turpaansaaja is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cortez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez wants to sweep here but Turpaansaaja controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turpaansaaja pushes down on Cortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turpaansaaja is working away from the top position though.
Cortez is controlling Turpaansaaja's trapped leg to prevent Turpaansaaja from advancing to side control.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turpaansaaja is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tico Cortez.
Turpaansaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpaansaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortez finds it's way round the side to connect with Turpaansaaja's head.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Turpaansaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook.
Turpaansaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez throws a head kick but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
Cortez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turpaansaaja is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja slips a straight right by Cortez.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Turpaansaaja moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Turpaansaaja misses its intended target.
Turpaansaaja throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Cortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with an outside leg kick.
Turpaansaaja throws out a leg kick but Cortez moves out of range and Turpaansaaja only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Turpaansaaja misses.
Cortez throws the kick towards the body but Turpaansaaja avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tico Cortez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cortez takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Turpaansaaja down.
Turpaansaaja digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
Turpaansaaja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
Turpaansaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Turpaansaaja avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a combination
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Turpaansaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cortez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turpaansaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turpaansaaja throwing strikes from guard but Cortez blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turpaansaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cortez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turpaansaaja with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cortez to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja shoots for a takedown but Cortez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turpaansaaja throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turpaansaaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Turpaansaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Cortez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turpaansaaja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez needs to keep his hands up - Turpaansaaja had a free shot at his head there.
Turpaansaaja thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.
Turpaansaaja lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpaansaaja.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez counters with a series of strikes. Turpaansaaja will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cortez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cortez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cortez wants it to stay on the feet.
Tico Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Turpaansaaja looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Turpaansaaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpaansaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortez drives through and clinches with Turpaansaaja against the cage.
Cortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Turpaansaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpaansaaja misses with a double jab
and Turpaansaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turpaansaaja jabs Cortez right on the nose. Cortez blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab to the head.
Cortez cracks a nice hook into Turpaansaaja's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cortez checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez lands a lovely overhand right.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Turpaansaaja counters with a nice kick to the body.
Turpaansaaja moves forwards but Cortez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turpaansaaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turpaansaaja. That did some damage!
Cortez is looking to clinch.
Cortez sizes up Turpaansaaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Cortez throws a front kick that sends Turpaansaaja stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Severi Turpaansaaja.
I think Cortez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tico Cortez!
Tico Cortez retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Tico Cortez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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