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IMMA 142: Ashanti vs Bomb 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Call to prayer of islam. This should be a great matchup!
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32 - 20 - 0 |
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175 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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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
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurentian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Laurentian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sato momentarily.
Laurentian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laurentian checks a low kick from Sato.
Sato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato misses with the combination.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laurentian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laurentian misses with a low kick.
Sato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laurentian.
Laurentian jabs Sato right on the nose. Sato blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Sato as he connects with a hook.
Laurentian scores with a nice right hand.
Laurentian digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Laurentian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laurentian 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.
Laurentian misses with a body shot.
Laurentian throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laurentian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laurentian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxence Laurentian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurentian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Laurentian throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
Sato scores with a jab to the head.
Laurentian avoids the body shot from Sato.
Laurentian throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it.
Sato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sato punishes Laurentian's body with a nice straight punch.
Laurentian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laurentian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laurentian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurentian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurentian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laurentian scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sato checks a leg kick.
Laurentian throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
Sato with a jab.
Laurentian thows a body shot but no joy.
Laurentian thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato cracks a nice hook into Laurentian's ribs.
Laurentian throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
Laurentian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Laurentian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laurentian loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato wants to slow Laurentian down by chopping away at his legs.
Laurentian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sato tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Laurentian ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Laurentian misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Laurentian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laurentian loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Laurentian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Maxence Laurentian has been cut.
Laurentian misses with a hook
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laurentian's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian misses with a series of wild punches.
Laurentian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Sato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laurentian looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Laurentian blocks the leg kick.
Laurentian takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Laurentian misses with a combination
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurentian moves away.
Laurentian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laurentian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sato avoids the body shot from Laurentian.
Laurentian throws a combination that misses
and Laurentian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato throws a body punch but Laurentian moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
Laurentian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian misses with a looping left.
Sato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laurentian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Laurentian.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
Laurentian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laurentian connects with a leg kick. Sato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sato swings for the body but Laurentian moves out of range.
A left lands for Laurentian.
Laurentian throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
Laurentian tries to clinch up
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laurentian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Laurentian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laurentian lands with a nice body punch.
Sato throws a leg kick but Laurentian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Laurentian is out of range.
Sato moves away from the strike by Laurentian.
Laurentian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
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 Maxence Laurentian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxence Laurentian's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laurentian connects with a single shot there.
Sato scores with a decent looking hook.
Laurentian moves forwards but Sato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laurentian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laurentian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laurentian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laurentian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sato looks to land a left hand but Laurentian moved out of range nicely.
Laurentian throws a low kick but Sato moves out of range easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sato in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Laurentian swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato moves away from the strike by Laurentian.
Laurentian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laurentian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laurentian misses with a hook.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Laurentian. Those never looked like landing.
Sato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurentian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laurentian misses the jab.
Laurentian throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laurentian lands a head kick. Sato smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laurentian throws a shot to the body.
Laurentian misses with a body shot.
Laurentian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sato.
Maxence Laurentian is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
Laurentian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laurentian throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laurentian tries to clinch
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laurentian moves away.
Sato is looking to chop away at Laurentian's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laurentian checks a leg kick.
Sato connects with a right hand. Laurentian shakes it off.
Sato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sato is looking to chop away at Laurentian's legs.
Laurentian misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laurentian is rocked!
Maxence Laurentian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laurentian misses with a looping right.
Oh Laurentian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sato circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Laurentian to the canvas! Laurentian doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sato keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumina Sato!
Post fight, an emotional Rumina Sato said 'Remember, a vote for islam is a vote for retardation.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zophiel Furfur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contemprato kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cats. Zophiel Furfur is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 3, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zophiel Furfur!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furfur misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Contemprato.
Contemprato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Furfur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Decent striking displayed by Contemprato there.
Contemprato scoring well with a low kick there.
Contemprato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furfur looks for the body kick but Contemprato saw that one coming.
Furfur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Furfur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Furfur just misses with a punch to the body.
Furfur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Furfur throws a jab but it's blocked by Contemprato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furfur throws a push kick but Contemprato slaps the foot to one side.
Furfur misses with a low kick.
Furfur just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Furfur misses.
Furfur misses with a looping right.
Furfur tries to land a front kick but Contemprato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Contemprato throws an overhand right that lands on Furfur's shoulder, as Furfur tries to avoid the shot.
Contemprato tried to score with a low kick but Furfur checks it.
Furfur lands with a kick to the temple. Contemprato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Noel Contemprato has been cut.
Furfur misses with a body shot.
A big left from Furfur misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Contemprato.
Contemprato scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Furfur misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Contemprato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Contemprato.
A head kick misses from Furfur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furfur misses with a body shot.
Furfur takes one on the button.
Furfur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contemprato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Furfur.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Furfur.
Furfur throws a head kick that misses.
Furfur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contemprato can pounce on him.
Furfur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Furfur is looking to chop away at Contemprato's legs.
Contemprato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Furfur blocks the low kick.
Furfur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Contemprato to score with a decent uppercut.
Contemprato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato throws out a loose jab but Furfur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Contemprato scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheers as Furfur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Contemprato doesn't seem phased though.
Furfur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contemprato.
Furfur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Furfur scores with a leg kick.
Furfur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contemprato was well out of range. Poor timing from Furfur.
Furfur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Furfur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Contemprato.
Furfur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Furfur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Furfur cracks Contemprato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Furfur is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Contemprato rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contemprato lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato avoids the head kick by Furfur.
Furfur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zophiel Furfur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furfur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Furfur tries to clinch but Contemprato is having none of it.
A left lands for Contemprato.
Furfur scoring well with a low kick there.
Furfur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Contemprato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Contemprato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furfur misses with a body shot.
Furfur thows a leg kick but Contemprato checks it
and Contemprato counters with a low kick, right behind Furfur 's knee.
Furfur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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 Noel Contemprato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Contemprato looks to land a left hand but Furfur moved out of range nicely.
Furfur looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Contemprato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Contemprato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furfur.
Furfur blocks the body kick.
Furfur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Contemprato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Furfur's calf.
Furfur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Contemprato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Furfur misses
and Contemprato counters with a nice leg kick.
Furfur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Contemprato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Contemprato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur throws a lazy head kick
enabling Contemprato to counter with a crisp jab.
Contemprato keeps the fight on the outside.
Furfur misses with a looping left.
Furfur looks to land a body kick but Contemprato moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Contemprato.
Furfur scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Contemprato.
Contemprato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furfur manages to avoid it.
Noel Contemprato is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Furfur tenderised Contemprato's leg. Contemprato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Furfur tries a head kick but it misses.
Furfur slips a jab from Contemprato.
Furfur tries to clinch up but Contemprato circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Furfur misses.
Contemprato blocks a head kick by Furfur.
Contemprato just misses with a punch to the body.
Contemprato takes a swing at Furfur's ribcage but misses.
Contemprato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furfur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furfur scores with a spinning back kick!
Furfur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Furfur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Contemprato throws a low kick but Furfur moves out of range easily.
Furfur staying out of range there.
Contemprato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Furfur.
Furfur throws a sloppy head kick and Contemprato moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Furfur.
Contemprato misses the shot to the body.
Furfur thumps Contemprato with a low kick.
Furfur lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Furfur.
Furfur pushes Contemprato up against the cage in a clinch.
Contemprato lands with a light punch inside.
Furfur pressing his opponent against the cage.
Contemprato breaks the clinch.
Contemprato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Furfur's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furfur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Contemprato throws a leg kick but Furfur moved away.
Furfur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Contemprato connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Furfur does no damage.
Contemprato misses with a head kick.
Contemprato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Furfur tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Contemprato counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furfur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contemprato cracks Furfur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Furfur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Furfur slips a straight right by Contemprato.
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 Noel Contemprato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Furfur throws a front kick aimed at Contemprato's knee but Contemprato avoids it well.
Furfur throws a solid leg kick but Contemprato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Furfur.
Furfur scores with a jab to the body.
Contemprato thumps Furfur with a low kick.
Contemprato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Furfur throws a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a low kick, right behind Furfur 's knee.
Contemprato circles away from the clinch attempt
and Contemprato counters with a body kick.
Furfur looks to land a right hand but Contemprato moved out of range.
Contemprato scores with a leg kick.
Furfur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Furfur lands with a kick to the temple. Contemprato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato delivers a nice body kick.
Furfur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contemprato feints and then cracks Furfur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furfur down.
A jab from Furfur misses.
Contemprato just misses with a punch to the body.
Furfur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Furfur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Contemprato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furfur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contemprato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Contemprato lands a nice hook to Furfur's body. Furfur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Furfur takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Contemprato lands a nice hook to Furfur's body. Furfur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furfur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Contemprato connects with a looping right hand.
Contemprato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Furfur's calf.
Contemprato scoring well with a low kick there.
Zophiel Furfur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Contemprato. Furfur shrugs it off though.
Furfur throws a lazy head kick
and Contemprato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Contemprato lets loose with a powerful body kick. Furfur will feel that in the morning.
Contemprato lands with a nice body kick.
Contemprato lands with a good body shot.
Contemprato connects with a nice looking jab.
Contemprato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Contemprato with a hook.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Furfur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Contemprato scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Contemprato. That's going to slow Furfur down.
Furfur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Contemprato.
Contemprato thumps Furfur with a low kick.
Furfur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contemprato.
A chopping leg kick lands by Contemprato.
Noel Contemprato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Contemprato lands a jab to Furfur's midsection.
Good leg kick by Contemprato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Furfur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contemprato closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Furfur misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contemprato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Furfur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Contemprato jabs at Furfur's body.
Contemprato feints and then cracks Furfur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furfur down.
Furfur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furfur throws a hook but Contemprato blocks it.
Contemprato lands with a right hand.
Contemprato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Furfur fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Furfur 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 Contemprato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Contemprato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Furfur tries a low kick but Contemprato avoids it.
Furfur connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noel Contemprato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Contemprato, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Contemprato!
A victorious Noel Contemprato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven S Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson's entrance music is Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne. A fine choice. Svensson has chosen Muay Thai as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven S Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Grayson.
Grayson slips under a jab.
Svensson darts in and clinches Grayson up against the cage.
Grayson misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson misses with a knee to the head.
Grayson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Svensson lands a left hand.
Grayson can't find room to land a body shot as Svensson controls the action.
Grayson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson tries a knee to the head but Grayson blocks it.
Grayson digs a right hand underneath Svensson's ribcage. Svensson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Svensson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grayson tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it.
Svensson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grayson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grayson blocking some punches.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Grayson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Svensson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
Grayson blocks a head kick by Svensson.
Sven S Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grayson throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a double jab.
Grayson works the jab nicely.
Grayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson stuns Svensson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Svensson scores with the left hand. Grayson knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Grayson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson lands a nice looking body shot.
Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Grayson slips the punch.
Svensson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grayson looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
Svensson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svensson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Svensson throws a hook but Grayson avoids it easily.
Svensson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grayson is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Svensson coming out on top.
Grayson digs a good body shot into Svensson's ribs.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Grayson's head but Grayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grayson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grayson misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Grayson.
Svensson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Grayson misses its intended target.
Grayson throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Grayson saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grayson.
Grayson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson jabs Svensson right on the nose. Svensson blinks but takes it well.
Svensson throws a good cross that connects.
Grayson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grayson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Svensson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svensson takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grayson.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven S Svensson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grayson misses the shot to the body.
Grayson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Svensson slips under a jab.
Grayson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grayson fails to land with a series of punches.
Svensson tries to move into range but Grayson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svensson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Grayson misses.
A swing and a miss from Grayson.
Grayson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grayson swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Grayson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Grayson moves out of range easily.
Grayson throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a straight left.
Svensson throws a body punch but Grayson moves out of range.
Marcus Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Grayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grayson swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grayson blocks a leg kick.
Grayson feints a jab promting Svensson to slip. Grayson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Svensson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson misses with an uppercut.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Grayson. That snapped Svensson's head back.
Grayson ducks right into an uppercut from Svensson.
Grayson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson is looking to land body kicks.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svensson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson misses with a left hand
and Grayson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Grayson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svensson doesn't seem phased though.
Grayson scores with a shot to the body.
Grayson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Svensson connects with a nice looking jab.
Svensson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grayson.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grayson.
Svensson stuns Grayson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a poor cross that misses
and Grayson counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Svensson.
Svensson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grayson gets a double leg takedown into Svensson's guard.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Svensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Svensson wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Grayson is proving a slippery customer.
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 Marcus Grayson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Svensson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Svensson lands with a cross.
Grayson cracks Svensson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Grayson - just one landing.
Svensson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Svensson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grayson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grayson scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Svensson. No joy for Grayson on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a shot to the body.
Grayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Svensson.
Svensson thows a leg kick but Grayson checks it
and Grayson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grayson misses with a kick to the body.
Grayson moves forwards but Svensson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson works Svensson's body with a nice hook.
Grayson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Svensson.
Grayson feints and as Svensson raises his hands in defense, Grayson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grayson stands and throws Svensson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Svensson gets back to half guard.
Grayson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
Grayson lands with a punch from half guard.
Grayson with the ground and pound but Svensson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grayson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson is looking to work some ground and pound but Svensson has wrist control.
Grayson throws a big right hand that misses.
Grayson wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Grayson distracts Svensson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson is trying to keep Grayson in close.
Svensson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grayson prevents Svensson from getting back to his feet.
Grayson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Grayson from controlling successfully.
Grayson with a nice head shot there.
Svensson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grayson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grayson distracts Svensson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grayson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson postures up.
Grayson throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Grayson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grayson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Grayson!
Marcus Grayson made sure to mention his sponsor, Empire Threads in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nalle Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by CCR - Bad Moon Rising. Karhu has chosen Yö - Parrasvalot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nalle Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu lands with a cross.
Karhu wants to land a leg kick but Alexander is out of range.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Karhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Alexander misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Karhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexander takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Alexander counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karhu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nalle Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Karhu cracks Alexander with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander tries to score with a low kick but Karhu moves his leg out of the way.
Karhu swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu checks a low kick from Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karhu.
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Karhu's head and hops out.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Alexander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Alexander moved away.
A low kick from Karhu misses
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
Karhu connects with an inside leg kick.
Karhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Karhu stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Karhu tries to land a leg kick but Alexander saw it coming and moves away.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexander sprawls well. Alexander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karhu gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu thumps Alexander with a low kick.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Alexander.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Alexander is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karhu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alexander to the mat. Alexander regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karhu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander controls Karhu momentarily but Karhu frees himself.
Karhu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Karhu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karhu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karhu scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karhu won't allow Alexander to sweep him here.
Karhu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander trying to control the position here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nalle Karhu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nalle Karhu dominated that round.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karhu lands a jab to the nose.
Karhu misses with a hook
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Karhu lunges at Alexander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexander's hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alexander crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karhu - the referee stops the clock and Alexander gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karhu. Alexander manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karhu throws a looping overhand right but Alexander ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alexander tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karhu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alexander is looking to reverse the position.
Karhu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexander regains half guard.
Alexander tries to kick Karhu off but Karhu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alexander wants to get back to full guard.
Karhu drops an elbow to the side of Alexander's head.
Karhu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karhu is thwarting Alexander's attempts to control the position.
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karhu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Karhu has control of the leg.
Karhu working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karhu working the head and body with strikes.
Alexander keeping hold of Karhu's head, controlling as best he can.
Karhu is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karhu throwing shots but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Nalle Karhu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karhu is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karhu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is thwarting Alexander's attempts to control the position.
Karhu is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexander trying to hold on to Karhu's head to control him but Karhu postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karhu winds up and cracks Alexander with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karhu thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Karhu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karhu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alexander holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Karhu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander trying to control from the bottom.
Karhu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexander tries to roll over but Karhu keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexander looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Karhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karhu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nalle Karhu 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karhu lands a body shot.
Alexander tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
Alexander stuffs the takedown.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander looks to throw a body kick
and Karhu counters with a good low kick that Alexander was not able to check.
Karhu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Karhu down.
Karhu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Karhu.
Karhu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Karhu with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alexander!
Karhu shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alexander pulls Karhu in close to his closed guard and prevents Karhu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Karhu is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karhu throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Karhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
Karhu keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Karhu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nalle Karhu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Karhu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karhu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alexander passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Karhu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexander trying to control the action but Karhu is working from the bottom.
Travis Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhu wants to control but Alexander postures up.
Karhu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alexander wants to control but Karhu is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alexander's best efforts.
Karhu is looking for a sweep. Alexander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karhu controlling the position well.
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 Travis Alexander wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Karhu's front leg but catches the back leg as Karhu tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nalle Karhu.
I've got Karhu 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nalle Karhu!
Nalle Karhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulus De Boskabouter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Boskabouter comes to the cage accompanied by Intro. Gracie has chosen Metallica Enter Sandman 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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179 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulus De Boskabouter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Boskabouter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. De Boskabouter saw that one coming.
Paulus De Boskabouter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Boskabouter.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow De Boskabouter down.
De Boskabouter tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
De Boskabouter blocks a low kick nicely.
De Boskabouter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Boskabouter lands with a short shot to the head.
De Boskabouter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is looking to control De Boskabouter's arms but De Boskabouter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
De Boskabouter throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Gracie tries a body shot but De Boskabouter blocks it.
De Boskabouter tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Boskabouter backwards.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Boskabouter misses with a knee to the head.
De Boskabouter misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Boskabouter letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Boskabouter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but De Boskabouter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but De Boskabouter improves position.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Boskabouter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
A short left from De Boskabouter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter lands a right hand.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Boskabouter backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Boskabouter connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie slips a jab from De Boskabouter.
Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Boskabouter misses with a body kick.
De Boskabouter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Boskabouter tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie sizes up De Boskabouter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Boskabouter swinging wildly here.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Boskabouter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Boskabouter throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Boskabouter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but De Boskabouter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie motions for De Boskabouter to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Boskabouter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Boskabouter fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Boskabouter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Boskabouter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie jabs at De Boskabouter's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from De Boskabouter. Those never looked like landing.
De Boskabouter looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
A combination from De Boskabouter does no damage.
De Boskabouter scores with a push kick.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Boskabouter checks a leg kick.
De Boskabouter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Boskabouter has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
De Boskabouter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Boskabouter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Boskabouter misses with a body shot.
De Boskabouter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards De Boskabouter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
De Boskabouter tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Boskabouter throws a head kick that misses.
De Boskabouter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but De Boskabouter checks it.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
De Boskabouter looks to throw a body kick
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
De Boskabouter looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
De Boskabouter blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Boskabouter throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
No luck for De Boskabouter with that takedown attempt.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Boskabouter throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Boskabouter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
De Boskabouter throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
De Boskabouter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gracie.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Boskabouter just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boskabouter scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paulus De Boskabouter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Boskabouter, right into the meat.
De Boskabouter shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
De Boskabouter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but De Boskabouter drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Boskabouter stands up and beckons Gracie to his feet.
De Boskabouter throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of De Boskabouter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. De Boskabouter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Boskabouter. De Boskabouter obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Boskabouter.
A solid body kick from De Boskabouter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
De Boskabouter wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
De Boskabouter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Boskabouter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Boskabouter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
De Boskabouter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Boskabouter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Boskabouter's calf.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Boskabouter.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
De Boskabouter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Boskabouter misses with a body kick.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
De Boskabouter throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
De Boskabouter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Boskabouter moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Boskabouter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
De Boskabouter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Boskabouter throws a leg kick that misses.
De Boskabouter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
De Boskabouter wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
De Boskabouter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but De Boskabouter shrugs it off.
De Boskabouter blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie slips a straight right by De Boskabouter.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but De Boskabouter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by De Boskabouter misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holden Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Boskabouter is out of range.
De Boskabouter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped De Boskabouter's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Boskabouter throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Boskabouter.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but De Boskabouter is just out of range.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but De Boskabouter moved out of range.
Gracie takes a swing at De Boskabouter's ribcage but misses.
De Boskabouter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Boskabouter missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Boskabouter misses with a body kick.
De Boskabouter lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Boskabouter can pounce on him.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Boskabouter 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 Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boskabouter thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie tries to clinch but De Boskabouter moves out of range.
De Boskabouter moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie cracks the inside of De Boskabouter's front leg.
De Boskabouter checks the leg kick.
De Boskabouter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
De Boskabouter moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie throws a low kick but De Boskabouter avoids it.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by De Boskabouter as he checks the leg kick.
De Boskabouter throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie blocks a head kick by De Boskabouter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but De Boskabouter checks it.
Gracie throws a push kick but De Boskabouter slaps the foot to one side.
De Boskabouter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Boskabouter fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to clinch up but De Boskabouter keeps it at a distance.
De Boskabouter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Boskabouter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Boskabouter takes a step back to recover.
De Boskabouter shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Some bone on bone action there as De Boskabouter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paulus De Boskabouter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! De Boskabouter slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Boskabouter moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
De Boskabouter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gracie. That one must have hurt.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. De Boskabouter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Boskabouter.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
De Boskabouter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
De Boskabouter looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
De Boskabouter slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Boskabouter throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but De Boskabouter pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. De Boskabouter does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Boskabouter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from De Boskabouter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Boskabouter 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 four minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Boskabouter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Boskabouter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Holden Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Boskabouter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie catches De Boskabouter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie throws a head kick that De Boskabouter semi-blocks.
De Boskabouter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Boskabouter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Boskabouter thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gracie - that will leave a mark!
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Gracie!
Holden Gracie really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Namunamu Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest. Luciano has chosen The Mechanic as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano lands a jab.
It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luciano on the side of the head.
It looks like Charlie Luciano has been cut.
Luciano throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luciano catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Nice shot by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
Lee wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Lee misses.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Luciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Lee tries a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Lee lands a jab.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a nice head kick!
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee pushes Luciano away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luciano looks winded!
Luciano looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee slips a straight right by Luciano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Luciano lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee 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 Luciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luciano is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Luciano's knee but Luciano avoids it well.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luciano with a jab.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Luciano moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Luciano drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lee follows Luciano to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Lee!
After winning the bout, Bruce Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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147 lbs
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146 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
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaolong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Li Xiaolong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaolong cracks the inside of Varvaskoukku's front leg.
Varvaskoukku throws a solid leg kick but Xiaolong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Varvaskoukku.
Xiaolong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Varvaskoukku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiaolong. Xiaolong obviously looking to wear him down.
Xiaolong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiaolong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up but Xiaolong circles away and keeps his distance.
Varvaskoukku is looking to clinch but Xiaolong is avoiding it.
Varvaskoukku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Varvaskoukku looks for a takedown but Xiaolong sprawls well.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiaolong blocks the leg kick.
Varvaskoukku avoids the head kick by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Varvaskoukku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Varvaskoukku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xiaolong, right into the meat.
Varvaskoukku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiaolong keeps the fight on the outside.
Xiaolong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaolong dodges the punch combination from Varvaskoukku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Varvaskoukku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiaolong throws a jab when Varvaskoukku was well out of range.
Xiaolong with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaolong.
Varvaskoukku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xiaolong controlling the position well.
Varvaskoukku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xiaolong's head.
Varvaskoukku trying to mount his opponent but Xiaolong defends it.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varvaskoukku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xiaolong defending well though.
Xiaolong gets back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku postures up in Xiaolong's guard and throws a big left but Xiaolong blocks it.
Xiaolong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Xiaolong is controlling Varvaskoukku's posture.
Varvaskoukku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xiaolong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku connects with a couple of short punches.
Xiaolong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiaolong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xiaolong looking to control.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Varvaskoukku is looking to advance position but Xiaolong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Xiaolong trying to control but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is desperately trying to improve his position but Xiaolong has a good base and remains in mount.
Xiaolong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Varvaskoukku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Xiaolong controlling from mount.
Varvaskoukku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiaolong controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rainer Varvaskoukku 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.
Xiaolong misses with an uppercut. Varvaskoukku saw that one coming.
A jab from Varvaskoukku finds it's way through Xiaolong's defenses.
Nice body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xiaolong pinned against the cage. Xiaolong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xiaolong looks to score with a jab to the body but Varvaskoukku is just out of range.
Varvaskoukku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range and Varvaskoukku settles back down.
Xiaolong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varvaskoukku wants to clinch up but Xiaolong keeps it at a distance.
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick that knocks Xiaolong off balance momentarily.
Xiaolong swings for the body but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku defending well as Xiaolong loads up on a big left hand.
Xiaolong is looking to clinch but Varvaskoukku is avoiding it.
Xiaolong cracks Varvaskoukku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Varvaskoukku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xiaolong regains half guard there - taking advantage of Varvaskoukku's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Xiaolong trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xiaolong's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varvaskoukku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Varvaskoukku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xiaolong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xiaolong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xiaolong is refusing to be controlled, as Varvaskoukku sits in half guard.
Xiaolong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
Xiaolong is pulling down on Varvaskoukku's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Varvaskoukku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xiaolong keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rainer Varvaskoukku wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Varvaskoukku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Xiaolong takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a body punch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Xiaolong did well to prevent Varvaskoukku getting side control.
Varvaskoukku looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Xiaolong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Xiaolong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rainer Varvaskoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws an elbow that misses. Xiaolong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Varvaskoukku's guard. Nice move by Xiaolong!
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varvaskoukku working a defensive guard but Xiaolong manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Varvaskoukku struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Xiaolong lands an overhand right.
Xiaolong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
Xiaolong cracks the inside of Varvaskoukku's front leg.
Xiaolong throws a push kick but Varvaskoukku slaps the foot to one side.
Xiaolong keeps Varvaskoukku at a distance using the push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiaolong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Varvaskoukku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiaolong looks to land a right hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range.
Xiaolong throws out a leg kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range and Xiaolong only half commits.
Varvaskoukku scores with a one two! Xiaolong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Varvaskoukku keeps Xiaolong at a distance using the push kick.
Xiaolong cracks the inside of Varvaskoukku's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Varvaskoukku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xiaolong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiaolong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varvaskoukku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiaolong trying to control the position.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiaolong is keeping the position for now.
Xiaolong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xiaolong has momentary wrist control but Varvaskoukku slips an elbow through the middle.
Li Xiaolong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Xiaolong keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varvaskoukku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Varvaskoukku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varvaskoukku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiaolong is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Xiaolong is working from the bottom.
Xiaolong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown but Xiaolong shows good takedown defense.
Varvaskoukku checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiaolong connects with the punch.
Varvaskoukku moves into the clinch.
Varvaskoukku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varvaskoukku.
Xiaolong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaolong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Varvaskoukku is keeping busy.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xiaolong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Varvaskoukku takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but Xiaolong holds him up against the cage and eventually Varvaskoukku drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rainer Varvaskoukku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varvaskoukku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiaolong lands a nice knee 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!
Varvaskoukku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku is working Xiaolong over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xiaolong.
Varvaskoukku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiaolong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Varvaskoukku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiaolong misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaolong slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
Xiaolong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Varvaskoukku checks it well.
Varvaskoukku takes a swing at Xiaolong's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Li Xiaolong.
I think Varvaskoukku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainer Varvaskoukku!
A victorious Rainer Varvaskoukku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. London Calling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Silik Hunt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dr Gonzo's chin.
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142 lbs
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154 lbs
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzo.
Gonzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gonzo tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Gonzo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gonzo wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Gonzo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gonzo with the ground and pound but Hunt regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hunt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gonzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzo postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo looking to pass the guard.
Gonzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzo throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzo's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
Hunt is looking to stand up but Gonzo won't let him.
Gonzo is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt wants to stand but Gonzo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gonzo is working an open guard so Hunt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Gonzo's head back.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Gonzo misses.
Gonzo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gonzo slips under a jab from Hunt.
Gonzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silik Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt lands with a straight right. Gonzo didn't see that one coming.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzo is defended easily by Hunt.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt digs a good hook to Gonzo's body.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzo throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Gonzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Gonzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Gonzo moved away.
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 Dr Gonzo 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.
Gonzo swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzo looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Gonzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonzo.
Hunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gonzo digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Gonzo.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
A leg kick checked by Gonzo.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzo misses the target.
Dr Gonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzo moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt defending well as Gonzo loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gonzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gonzo.
Gonzo connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonzo wants to clinch.
Gonzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Gonzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzo.
Gonzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Gonzo's head but Gonzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Gonzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
Gonzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Gonzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.
Gonzo ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzo.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Gonzo lands the left hand.
Gonzo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Gonzo lands with a cross.
Gonzo swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzo on the side of the head.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzo counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Gonzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Gonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Gonzo tries to clinch up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hunt. Gonzo shrugs it off though.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzo lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzo misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt throws a hook but Gonzo blocks it.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Gonzo's ribs.
Hunt throws the left hand but Gonzo avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt cracks Gonzo with a good jab.
Hunt leaves Gonzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Gonzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Dr Gonzo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonzo misses the shot to the body.
Gonzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dr Gonzo is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Gonzo misses
and Gonzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gonzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzo controlling the action here.
Gonzo misses with a head shot. Hunt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gonzo prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Silik Hunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gonzo fails with the takedown.
A cross from Gonzo lands.
Gonzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzo throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gonzo.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzo is able to avoid easily.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzo's calf.
Gonzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzo misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzo misses with an uppercut.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Gonzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzo tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
A low kick from Gonzo misses
and Hunt counters with a good low kick that Gonzo was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzo misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a hook. Gonzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonzo throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt lands a two punch combo.
Gonzo is rocked!
Hunt lands a nice hook to Gonzo's body. Gonzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Gonzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzo slips under a jab from Hunt.
Gonzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Hunt sizes up Gonzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Gonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Gonzo stumbling back into the cage.
Gonzo throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Gonzo.
Gonzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Gonzo.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silik Hunt really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt moves away from the strike by Gonzo.
Nice body kick there by Gonzo.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Gonzo avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Gonzo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is controlling Gonzo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunt is rocked!
Gonzo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Gonzo finish him?
Gonzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzo lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Hunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzo lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dr Gonzo!
Dr Gonzo is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filippo Miragliani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Filippo Miragliani!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Miragliani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miragliani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hirvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Hirvonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miragliani scoring well with a low kick there.
Miragliani looks to throw the jab but Hirvonen is out of range.
Hirvonen throws a lazy right hand but Miragliani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hirvonen misses the target.
Miragliani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miragliani misses with a straight right.
Hirvonen shoots in but Miragliani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miragliani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miragliani thuds his right hand into Hirvonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miragliani lands an overhand right.
Miragliani throws a shot from downtown. Hirvonen moves away and avoids it.
Hirvonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miragliani!
Hirvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Hirvonen feints and as Miragliani raises his hands in defense, Hirvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hirvonen stands up over Miragliani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miragliani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miragliani has control of Hirvonen's left arm, preventing Hirvonen from doing any damage.
Hirvonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Miragliani is retaining full guard.
Hirvonen is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miragliani keeping full guard, as Hirvonen tries to pass.
Hirvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hirvonen postures up.
Miragliani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miragliani looking for a sweep. Not yet Miragliani, not yet.
Hirvonen passes into half guard.
Hirvonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miragliani is just riding it out for now. Hirvonen eventually gives up the hold.
Hirvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but Miragliani defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miragliani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Miragliani is keeping the position.
Hirvonen postures up in Miragliani's guard and throws a big left but Miragliani blocks it.
Miragliani keeping full guard, as Hirvonen tries to pass.
Hirvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen looking to pass the guard.
Miragliani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirvonen controls the pace.
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miragliani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miragliani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hirvonen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen passes into half guard.
Hirvonen stalling away here and it's allowed Miragliani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pentti Hirvonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hirvonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miragliani avoids it really well and circles away.
Hirvonen scores with a hook to the body. Miragliani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hirvonen cracks Miragliani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hirvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirvonen misses with a body shot.
Hirvonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hirvonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hirvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miragliani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miragliani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen is looking to slow Miragliani down with leg kicks.
Miragliani loads up on a big right hand but Hirvonen slips the punch.
Miragliani looks to throw the jab but Hirvonen is out of range.
Hirvonen swings for the body but Miragliani moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miragliani misses with a looping right.
Miragliani throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hirvonen checks a leg kick.
Hirvonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hirvonen shoots in and drives through. Miragliani sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pentti Hirvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Hirvonen.
Miragliani takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hirvonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Miragliani tries to sprawl out of it but Hirvonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miragliani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hirvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filippo Miragliani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miragliani thows a body shot but no joy.
Hirvonen blocks a head kick by Miragliani.
Good shot there by Miragliani.
Miragliani gets caught flat footed, as Hirvonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Miragliani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hirvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miragliani's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvonen advances position into side control!
Hirvonen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hirvonen cracks Miragliani with a big right hand but Miragliani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hirvonen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miragliani wants to get back to his feet but Hirvonen drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen tries to move to mount but Miragliani blocks the move with his legs.
Hirvonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hirvonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miragliani managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hirvonen.
Miragliani parries the strikes from Hirvonen easily there. Hirvonen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miragliani to escape.
Miragliani is not content to let Hirvonen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen advances to mount.
BOOM! Hirvonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hirvonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miragliani?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miragliani can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miragliani tries to hold on but Hirvonen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Hirvonen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hirvonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hirvonen throwing shots but Miragliani is blocking nicely.
Hirvonen wants to take a breather but Miragliani is having none of it.
Hirvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hirvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miragliani's head.
Hirvonen 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.
Hirvonen trying to pass the guard but Miragliani defending well.
Hirvonen wants to take a breather but Miragliani is having none of it.
Miragliani is trying to get back to full guard.
Miragliani wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miragliani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miragliani defending well though.
Hirvonen winds up and cracks Miragliani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hirvonen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Miragliani's thigh. Miragliani counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Miragliani is looking to stand up but Hirvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Miragliani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filippo Miragliani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miragliani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pentti Hirvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hirvonen stands up over Miragliani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hirvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miragliani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hirvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirvonen is pushing down on Miragliani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miragliani is fighting to maintain full guard but Hirvonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miragliani is looking to escape.
Hirvonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miragliani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miragliani manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miragliani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miragliani looks to land a left hand but Hirvonen moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miragliani thows a body shot but no joy.
Miragliani tries a head kick but it misses.
Miragliani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miragliani throws a head kick that half lands.
Miragliani ducks under a wild hook from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miragliani motions for Hirvonen to come forward. Miragliani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hirvonen swings widly with a right hand
and Miragliani counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Hirvonen throws a shot to the body.
Miragliani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hirvonen, right into the meat.
Miragliani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hirvonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miragliani did well to prevent Hirvonen getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvonen trying to mount his opponent but Miragliani defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miragliani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hirvonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hirvonen trying to control the action but Miragliani is working from the bottom.
Hirvonen working the head and body with strikes.
Hirvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hirvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Miragliani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miragliani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miragliani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hirvonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Hirvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hirvonen, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Hirvonen!
A relieved looking Pentti Hirvonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ashantie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Congo Ashanti. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bomb's choice of entrance music: Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Congo Ashantie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 19 - 6, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashantie swings for the body but Bomb moves out of range.
Ashantie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ashantie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ashantie checks a low kick from Bomb.
Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashantie.
Bomb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashantie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomb looks to land a right hand but Ashantie moved out of range.
Ashantie looks to land a right hand but Bomb moved out of range.
Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bomb pushes Ashantie away with a front kick.
Ashantie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ashantie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb lands the left hand.
James Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashantie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bomb. That one must have hurt.
Ashantie connects with a body shot that sends Bomb's belly button to the back.
Bomb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bomb tries to clinch up but Ashantie circles away and keeps his distance.
Ashantie 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bomb stuns Ashantie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ashantie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomb.
Bomb cracks Ashantie with a good jab.
Ashantie walks into a jab.
Bomb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb keeps the fight on the outside.
Bomb looks to land a right hand but Ashantie moved out of range.
Bomb misses with a body kick.
Ashantie misses with the body kick
and Bomb counters with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bomb.
Ashantie misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ashantie checks a leg kick.
Bomb tries to bum rush Ashantie with a series of wild strikes but Ashantie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bomb lands with a slapping head kick.
Bomb is looking to clinch.
Bomb misses with a right hand
and Ashantie counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ashantie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ashantie misses with a punch on the inside.
Bomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ashantie up against the cage.
Ashantie tries to throw a body punch but Bomb avoids it by throwing Ashantie back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bomb.
Ashantie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomb backwards.
Bomb tries to work over Ashantie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ashantie pushes Bomb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bomb lands a knee to the body.
Bomb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ashantie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ashantie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ashantie misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bomb.
Bomb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ashantie is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie tries to land a knee to the head but Bomb blocks with his arms.
Bomb effectively controlling the action here.
Bomb keeps control of Ashantie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bomb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bomb presses Ashantie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashantie avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ashantie as Bomb tries to tie him up.
Ashantie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ashantie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bomb misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bomb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ashantie's brow.
Ashantie digs a right hand into Bomb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bomb's gas tank.
Bomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ashantie's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bomb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bomb thows a body shot but no joy.
Bomb scores with a jab to the body.
Bomb is looking to slow Ashantie down with leg kicks.
Ashantie connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Bomb.
Bomb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ashantie.
James Bomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bomb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ashantie if he has to take too many more of those.
Ashantie throws the kick towards the body but Bomb avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb avoids a kick to the body.
Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashantie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bomb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ashantie. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Ashantie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ashantie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomb.
Bomb thows a leg kick but Ashantie checks it
and Ashantie counters with a thumping low kick.
Ashantie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bomb.
Ashantie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bomb.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ashantie checks a leg kick.
Bomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ashantie at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashantie moves out of range of the body kick from Bomb.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomb. Ashantie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashantie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashantie tries to clinch there but Bomb circles away.
Bomb throws a leg kick but Ashantie moved away.
Bomb throws an overhand right that lands on Ashantie's shoulder, as Ashantie tries to avoid the shot.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashantie throws a leg kick which misses Bomb's front leg but catches the back leg as Bomb tries to avoid it.
Bomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bomb checks a leg kick.
Bomb misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ashantie is looking to clinch but Bomb is avoiding it.
Ashantie scoring well with a low kick there.
Ashantie throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ashantie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Bomb.
That kick from Ashantie tenderised Bomb's leg. Bomb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ashantie throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ashantie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bomb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb is looking to score with low kicks.
Ashantie is looking to wear down Bomb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ashantie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bomb counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashantie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ashantie throws a lazy right hand but Bomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashantie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashantie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ashantie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bomb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ashantie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashantie is looking to land body kicks.
Ashantie misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Congo Ashantie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ashantie looks for the body kick but Bomb saw that one coming.
Ashantie misses with a leg kick.
Bomb is looking to slow Ashantie down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ashantie.
Bomb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ashantie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bomb can pounce on him.
Bomb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bomb pushes Ashantie up against the cage in a clinch.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but Ashantie blocks with his arms.
Ashantie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bomb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ashantie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bomb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bomb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ashantie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bomb's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Congo Ashantie has been cut.
Bomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashantie tries to throw a body punch but Bomb avoids it by throwing Ashantie back against the cage.
Ashantie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ashantie tries to land a knee to the head but Bomb blocks with his arms.
James Bomb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bomb tries a body shot but Ashantie blocks it.
Ashantie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bomb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bomb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bomb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bomb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ashantie stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ashantie obliges.
Bomb stalling in the clinch.
Ashantie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashantie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie tries to work over Bomb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ashantie misses with a knee strike.
Ashantie pushes Bomb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ashantie can't find room to land a body shot as Bomb controls the action.
Ashantie is trying to maintain a safe position but Bomb gets an underhook and turns Ashantie into the cage.
Bomb gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ashantie connects with a knee to the head.
Bomb blocking some punches.
Bomb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ashantie is defending well for now.
Ashantie throws a punch but it's blocked by Bomb.
Ashantie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ashantie struggles to land a body shot inside as Bomb controls his hands.
Bomb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bomb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bomb can't find room to land a body shot as Ashantie controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashantie avoids it.
Ashantie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bomb's elbow.
Bomb prevents a body shot from Ashantie.
Bomb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Ashantie tries to clinch up.
Bomb connects with an inside leg kick.
Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashantie moves away.
Ashantie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ashantie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bomb.
Some bone on bone action there as Ashantie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bomb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ashantie.
Ashantie misses with a looping right.
Ashantie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomb.
Both fighters circling a little - Bomb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bomb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomb motions for Ashantie to come forward. Bomb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bomb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bomb takes a swing at Ashantie's ribcage but misses.
Ashantie moves out of range as Bomb strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but James Bomb just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Congo Ashantie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ashantie 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.
Bomb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ashantie.
Bomb connects with a leg kick. Ashantie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bomb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashantie.
Bomb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bomb connects with a single shot there.
Bomb misses with a body kick.
Ashantie takes a swing at Bomb's ribcage but misses.
Ashantie avoids the head kick by Bomb.
Ashantie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bomb thumps Ashantie with a low kick.
Bomb connects with the punch.
Bomb scores with a jab to the body.
Bomb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashantie throws out the jab.
Ashantie throws a chopping leg kick but Bomb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bomb.
Bomb is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bomb 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 Ashantie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ashantie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie scoring well with a low kick there.
Bomb pushes Ashantie away with a front kick.
Bomb thows a body shot but no joy.
Ashantie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomb.
An inside leg kick lands from Bomb.
Ashantie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ashantie counters with an outside leg kick.
Bomb is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ashantie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bomb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ashantie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ashantie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomb misses with a series of wild punches.
Bomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Bomb.
Ashantie blocks a low kick nicely.
Ashantie jabs at Bomb's body.
Bomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ashantie counters with an outside leg kick.
Ashantie doesn't manage to clinch there - Bomb circles away.
Bomb throws a low kick, looking for Ashantie's leg but Ashantie calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Ashantie moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bomb.
Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Ashantie misses.
Bomb feints and then cracks Ashantie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ashantie down.
Ashantie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ashantie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashantie throws a right and a left that Bomb avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bomb dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Congo Ashantie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ashantie connects with a solid leg kick.
Bomb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ashantie checks it well.
Ashantie throws a jab when Bomb was well out of range.
Ashantie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Bomb misses
and Bomb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ashantie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bomb to score with a decent uppercut.
Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
Ashantie scoring well with a low kick there.
Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomb scoring well with a low kick there.
Ashantie lands a nice shot that snaps Bomb's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomb throws a leg kick which misses Ashantie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ashantie tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ashantie ducks under a wild hook from Bomb.
Ashantie takes a swing at Bomb's ribcage but misses.
Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashantie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ashantie swings for the body but Bomb moves out of range.
Ashantie avoids the body shot from Bomb.
Bomb throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ashantie's head.
Bomb tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ashantie counters with a low kick, right behind Bomb 's knee.
Congo Ashantie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb misses with a body kick.
Bomb throws a leg kick
and Ashantie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashantie lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bomb is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ashantie feints and then cracks Bomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bomb down.
Good leg kick by Ashantie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bomb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashantie throws out the jab.
Ashantie doesn't manage to clinch there - Bomb circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb lands a head shot.
Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ashantie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashantie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashantie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bomb throws a leg kick
and Ashantie counters with an inside leg kick.
Ashantie thows a body kick. Bomb tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ashantie thows a body shot but no joy.
Ashantie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bomb throws a low kick but Ashantie moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb throws a hook to the side of Ashantie's head but Ashantie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Bomb misses with a low kick.
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses.
Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Ashantie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bomb avoids a punch combination nicely.
James Bomb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ashantie misses with a straight right.
Ashantie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashantie blocks the body kick.
Bomb scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Congo Ashantie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bomb 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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