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EVO 2: Glozman vs Kuduro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zophiel Furfur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knarles Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grunt has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Zophiel Furfur had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zophiel Furfur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knarles Grunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grunt ducks under a wild hook from Furfur.
Furfur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Furfur throws the kick towards the body but Grunt avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grunt.
Furfur moves in looking to clinch but Grunt pushes him off.
Furfur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grunt moves away.
Grunt lunges at Furfur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Furfur's hand.
Furfur connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Furfur.
Knarles Grunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furfur needs to keep his hands up - Grunt had a free shot at his head there.
Furfur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunt scores with a shot to the body.
Furfur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grunt scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Furfur tenderised Grunt's leg. Grunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grunt shoots in for a double leg but Furfur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grunt misses with an uppercut.
Zophiel Furfur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Furfur.
Furfur scores with a punch to the head.
Furfur feints and then cracks Grunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grunt down.
Furfur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Furfur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Furfur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Furfur.
Furfur tried to score with a low kick but Grunt checks it.
Furfur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Grunt.
Grunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furfur manages to avoid it.
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!
Furfur staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Furfur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunt misses with a body punch
and Furfur counters with a head kick.
Furfur misses with a body kick.
Furfur connects with a solid leg kick.
Grunt throws a looping overhand right but Furfur ducks down to avoid it.
Furfur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Furfur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Furfur ducks under a wild hook from Grunt.
Grunt thuds a left hand into Furfur's body.
Grunt throws a hook but Furfur avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grunt.
Grunt misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Furfur. Grunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furfur is looking to slow Grunt down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Furfur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Furfur misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Furfur slams his shin into Grunt's torso.
Grunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grunt misses the shot to the body.
Grunt throws an overhand right that lands on Furfur's shoulder, as Furfur tries to avoid the shot.
Furfur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grunt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Furfur tries to improve position but can't.
Furfur managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Furfur is not content to let Grunt control the position.
Grunt tries to score with some ground and pound. Furfur controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunt trying to control the action but Furfur is working from the bottom.
Grunt tries to move to mount but Furfur blocks the move with his legs.
Furfur is trying to get back to half guard.
Grunt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Furfur's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furfur on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grunt wants to control but Furfur is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knarles Grunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Furfur looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunt is just out of range.
Grunt tests Furfur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown by Grunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Furfur which made him look bad.
Grunt throws out a powerful jab.
Grunt misses with a few strikes there.
Furfur scores with a sloppy right hand. Grunt should have avoided that one.
Grunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Furfur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furfur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furfur manages to avoid it.
Jab from Grunt.
Grunt misses with a hook
and Furfur counters with a leg kick.
Furfur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur tried to score with a low kick but Grunt checks it.
Grunt misses with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grunt.
Grunt working the strikes but Furfur uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Grunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grunt lands a big shot there that rocks Furfur but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Furfur is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grunt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Grunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Furfur is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grunt landing punches.
Grunt scoring with strikes but Furfur is staying in there.
Grunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grunt looking to ground and pound but Furfur is blocking nicely.
Grunt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grunt lands a big elbow.
Grunt throwing strikes here but Furfur is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grunt trying to control but Furfur is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunt dominating with strikes here.
Grunt unloading with bombs!
Grunt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Grunt trying to control but Furfur is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Grunt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Furfur slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Furfur wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Furfur defending well though.
Grunt wants to control but Furfur is keeping him busy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Knarles Grunt.
Grunt checks a low kick from Furfur.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Furfur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Furfur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knarles Grunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grunt throws a nice looking combination but Furfur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Furfur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grunt throws a hook but Furfur blocks it.
Donk. Grunt catches Furfur right on the button with a cross.
Grunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Furfur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grunt.
Grunt throws a body punch but Furfur moves out of range.
Furfur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunt.
Furfur misses the jab.
Grunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Furfur to the ground. Grunt is now in Furfur's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Grunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunt cracks Furfur with a solid left hand.
Grunt postures up in Furfur's guard and throws a big left but Furfur blocks it.
Grunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grunt postures up in Furfur's guard and throws a big left but Furfur blocks it.
Furfur keeping full guard, as Grunt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furfur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grunt is one step ahead there.
Grunt trying to control but Furfur is working from the bottom.
Grunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zophiel Furfur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furfur is trying to keep Grunt in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grunt swings for the body but Furfur moves out of range.
Grunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Furfur.
Grunt blocks a head kick by Furfur.
Grunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Furfur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Furfur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Furfur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Furfur - just one landing.
Grunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furfur will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Furfur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Furfur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grunt.
Grunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grunt stays in close to Furfur's body and controls the position.
Grunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furfur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grunt trying to control but Furfur is working from the bottom.
Knarles Grunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grunt landing with the ground and pound.
Grunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Furfur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furfur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grunt wants to control from the top but Furfur keeps moving.
Grunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grunt pushes down on Furfur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knarles Grunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grunt 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knarles Grunt!
An out of breath Knarles Grunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payne Stewart Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart Jr comes to the cage accompanied by YC feat. Future - Racks. Virtanen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Haittavaikutus - Matkalla. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Payne Stewart Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stewart Jr.
Virtanen throws out a loose jab but Stewart Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart Jr tries a low kick but Virtanen avoids it.
Nice jab there from Stewart Jr.
Virtanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr scores with a body shot.
Virtanen wants to clinch.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Stewart Jr is avoiding it.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking.
Elias Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr misses the shot to the body.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stewart Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stewart Jr lands with an overhand left.
Stewart Jr throws a push kick but Virtanen slaps the foot to one side.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Virtanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Virtanen scores with a leg kick.
Stewart Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Virtanen clinches with his opponent.
Stewart Jr blocks a body shot from Virtanen.
Stewart Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virtanen misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Virtanen throws an elbow but misses.
Stewart Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virtanens head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virtanen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stewart Jr is trying to stall.
Stewart Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but Stewart Jr blocks it.
Stewart Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stewart Jr avoids it.
Stewart Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart Jr blocks with his arms.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Virtanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr keeps control of Virtanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virtanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtanen throws a head punch that misses.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stewart Jr avoids it.
Virtanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stewart Jr's efforts to push away.
Virtanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stewart Jr.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but Stewart Jr blocks it.
Virtanen managing to block the knees to the body from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stewart Jr avoids it.
Virtanen can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart Jr controls the action.
Stewart Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr feints and then cracks Virtanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Virtanen down.
Stewart Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virtanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stewart Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Virtanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Virtanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen connects with a body shot.
Stewart Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Virtanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Virtanen keeps Stewart Jr at a distance using the push kick.
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 Payne Stewart Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Virtanen misses with a body shot.
Virtanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Payne Stewart Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stewart Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Virtanen.
Stewart Jr connects with a leg kick. Virtanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stewart Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stewart Jr.
Virtanen tries a low kick but Stewart Jr avoids it.
Stewart Jr throws out a loose jab but Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Stewart Jr saw that one coming.
Stewart Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr slips under a jab.
Virtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virtanen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stewart Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stewart Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
Stewart Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virtanen. Virtanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Virtanen lands a nice hook to Stewart Jr's body. Stewart Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Virtanen tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Virtanen misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Virtanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Virtanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a wild body kick that Stewart Jr sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen moves in looking to clinch but Stewart Jr pushes him off.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virtanen blocks a head kick by Stewart Jr.
Virtanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stewart Jr cracks Virtanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Virtanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stewart Jr is out of range.
Virtanen throws a push kick but Stewart Jr slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtanen misses the target.
Stewart Jr misses with a straight left.
Stewart Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virtanen looks to land a body kick but Stewart Jr moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stewart Jr scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Virtanen tenderised Stewart Jr's leg. Stewart Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Virtanen slips a straight right by Stewart Jr.
Virtanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stewart Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Crunch! Virtanen slams his shin into Stewart Jr's torso.
Virtanen swings for the body but Stewart Jr moves out of range.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Virtanen looks to land a body kick but Stewart Jr moved away.
Stewart Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Virtanen is looking to clinch.
Virtanen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Stewart Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Stewart Jr slams his shin into Virtanen's torso.
Virtanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for Virtanen.
Virtanen is looking to land body kicks.
Virtanen looks to land a body kick but Stewart Jr moved away.
Virtanen tries to clinch
and Stewart Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Stewart Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virtanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen tries to clinch up.
Stewart Jr lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Payne Stewart Jr 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!
Stewart Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Virtanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Virtanen is rocked!
Stewart Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Virtanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart Jr finish him?
Good shot there by Virtanen.
Stewart Jr lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Stewart Jr.
Virtanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Stewart Jr ducks under a wild hook from Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a punch to the head.
Stewart Jr misses with an uppercut
and Virtanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Virtanen.
Stewart Jr throws a solid leg kick but Virtanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stewart Jr.
A shot to the liver by Stewart Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Stewart Jr jabs at Virtanen's body.
Stewart Jr lands a big head kick that sends Virtanen tumbling to the mat! Stewart Jr takes a step backwards and waves Virtanen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr pounces like a tiger and cracks Virtanen with a vicious hook! Virtanen is down but not out! Stewart Jr follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Payne Stewart Jr!
After winning the bout, Payne Stewart Jr 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 Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven S Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson has chosen Muay Thai as his entrance music. Sven S Svensson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 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!
Kurze scores with a shot to the body.
Kurze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svensson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurze misses with a hook to the body
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurze moves out of range of the body kick from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Svensson tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Svensson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurze. Kurze gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson throws a push kick but Kurze slaps the foot to one side.
Kurze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
Kurze has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurze there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson thows a body shot but no joy.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Kurze.
Kurze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Svensson is trying to defend but Kurze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Svensson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurze pulls his head out easily.
Kurze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kurze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Svensson is staying active underneath Kurze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kurze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurze is trying to control. Svensson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurze is trying to work for a kimura but Svensson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze slips a nice elbow through Svensson's hands, connecting with Svensson's forehead.
Kurze lands with a punch from half guard.
Svensson manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Kurze is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Kurze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely.
Kurze throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely.
Kurze 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.
Svensson working a defensive guard here.
Kurze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Svensson pulls Kurze in close to prevent any damage.
Kurze stands up over Svensson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kurze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurze landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
Kurze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Svensson pulls Kurze in close to prevent any damage.
Kurze advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson is pressing down on Kurze's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurze postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
Kurze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Svensson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kurze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Kurze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurze fails with the takedown.
Kurze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kurze dives in and grabs Svensson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Svensson pushes down on Kurze's head and hops out.
Svensson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurze is just out of range.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Kurze moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Svensson.
Kurze misses with a hook.
Svensson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Svensson wants to land a leg kick but Kurze is out of range.
Svensson throws a leg kick which misses Kurze's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurze tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson works Kurze's body with a nice hook.
Kurze takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sven S Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurze checks a low kick from Svensson.
Kurze misses with a wild body shot.
Kurze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurze cracks Svensson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurze was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Kurze shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kurze is looking to take a break and control but Svensson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Svensson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kurze is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
Kurze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurze trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Kurze is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
Kurze prevents Svensson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze content to control rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kurze takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Kurze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Kurze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson gets caught napping as Kurze dives in and scores a takedown. Svensson manages to retain guard.
Kurze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svensson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kurze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Svensson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kurze controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Svensson is taking a breather. Kurze says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kurze is looking to improve his position.
Konrad Kurze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kurze.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kurze tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.
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 Konrad Kurze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kurze misses the jab.
Kurze throws a lazy uppercut
and Svensson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurze.
Kurze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurze is looking to wear down Svensson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Svensson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurze is out of range.
Svensson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kurze lands a right hook to the body.
Kurze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Svensson. No joy for Kurze on that attempt.
Sven S Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurze moves out of range of the body kick from Svensson.
Kurze throws a low kick, looking for Svensson's leg but Svensson calmly moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Svensson.
Kurze is looking to slow Svensson down with leg kicks.
Kurze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Svensson is trying to defend but Kurze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kurze is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
Konrad Kurze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
Kurze passes the guard and advances to mount!
Svensson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kurze controlling the pace.
Svensson trying to hold on to Kurze's head to control him but Kurze postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurze stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back.
Kurze is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kurze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Svensson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sven S Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson trying to control here.
Kurze blocks the strikes from Svensson.
Well, if Kurze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konrad Kurze has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Svensson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kurze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Svensson did well to prevent Kurze getting side control.
Kurze tries to pass to full mount but Svensson defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson is controlling Kurze's trapped leg to prevent Kurze from advancing to side control.
Kurze not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konrad Kurze.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kurze, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Konrad Kurze!
Konrad Kurze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saint Roc might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rock superstar. Juntunen has chosen Lumessakahlaajat 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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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pierre Saint Roc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen tries to score with a low kick but Saint Roc moves his leg out of the way.
Juntunen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Saint Roc.
Juntunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juntunen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Juntunen misses with a kick to the body.
Juntunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntunen blocks a head kick by Saint Roc.
Saint Roc throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint Roc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juntunen throws a wild body kick that Saint Roc sees coming a mile off.
Saint Roc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen misses with a looping right.
Saint Roc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntunen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juntunen looks to land a body kick but Saint Roc moved away.
Juntunen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntunen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Roc ducks under a wild hook from Juntunen.
Juntunen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saint Roc lands with a hook. Juntunen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Saint Roc.
Saint Roc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saint Roc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saint Roc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Juntunen moves into the clinch.
Juntunen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juntunen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint Roc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint Roc tries to work over Juntunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint Roc using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saint Roc can't find room to land a body shot as Juntunen controls the action.
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!
Saint Roc is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juntunen is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc lands a nice uppercut.
Saint Roc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juntunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint Roc manages to break the clinch.
Juntunen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Juntunen throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Juntunen.
A jab from Juntunen misses.
Saint Roc blocks the body kick.
Saint Roc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juntunens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juntunen looks for the body kick but Saint Roc saw that one coming.
Juntunen misses with a low kick.
Juntunen connects with a nice looking jab.
Saint Roc avoids the body shot from Juntunen.
Saint Roc slips a jab from Juntunen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juntunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint Roc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away.
A lazy body kick from Juntunen
and Saint Roc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint Roc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint Roc with a hook.
Saint Roc doesn't manage to clinch there - Juntunen circles away.
Juntunen scores with a push kick.
A combination from Juntunen does no damage.
Saint Roc punishes Juntunen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomi Juntunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint Roc throws out the jab.
Juntunen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Roc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntunen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Roc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntunen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Saint Roc there.
Juntunen slips a straight right by Saint Roc.
Juntunen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Juntunen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saint Roc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntunen.
Saint Roc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away.
Juntunen tries to land a body kick
and Saint Roc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Juntunen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saint Roc's calf.
Saint Roc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Juntunen coming out on top.
Juntunen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc swings for the body but Juntunen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Juntunen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saint Roc moves out of range as Juntunen throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Juntunen.
Juntunen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint Roc's sensitive parts.
Juntunen swings widly with a right hand
and Saint Roc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Saint Roc misses
and Juntunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Juntunen slams his shin into Saint Roc's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint Roc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juntunen as he jumps to the side.
Juntunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saint Roc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juntunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen lands with an uppercut that bounces Saint Roc off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Saint Roc misses.
Saint Roc missing with a left hand there. Juntunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juntunen misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Juntunen.
Saint Roc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saint Roc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juntunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juntunen connects with a right hand. Saint Roc shakes it off.
Juntunen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Saint Roc does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntunen thuds a left hand into Saint Roc's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juntunen lands with a shot to the body.
Juntunen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juntunen lands with a kick to the temple. Saint Roc shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc throws a jab when Juntunen was well out of range.
Jab by Juntunen.
Juntunen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Juntunen duly obliges.
Juntunen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saint Roc will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juntunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntunen slips under a jab from Saint Roc.
Juntunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saint Roc misses with a hook.
Juntunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juntunen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saint Roc throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saint Roc thumps Juntunen with a low kick.
Saint Roc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen throws the left hand but Saint Roc avoids the punch easily.
Juntunen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint Roc.
Saint Roc tries to land a leg kick but Juntunen saw it coming and moves away.
Tomi Juntunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntunen takes a swing at Saint Roc's ribcage but misses.
Juntunen scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Juntunen.
Juntunen clinches.
Saint Roc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saint Roc managing to block the knees to the body from Juntunen.
Saint Roc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juntunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juntunen taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Roc lands an uppercut.
Saint Roc misses with the head strike.
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!
Saint Roc fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saint Roc jumps guard but Juntunen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Saint Roc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Roc lands an uppercut.
Juntunen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juntunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint Roc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Juntunen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Juntunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Juntunen.
Juntunen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Roc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntunen lands a good knee to the midsection. Saint Roc won't want to take too many of those.
Juntunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint Roc is working Juntunen over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Juntunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Juntunen digs a good hook to Saint Roc's body.
Saint Roc moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint Roc misses with a looping right.
Juntunen tries to clinch but Saint Roc moves out of range.
Juntunen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saint Roc to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntunen.
Juntunen cracks Saint Roc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saint Roc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juntunen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint Roc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntunen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saint Roc avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
Saint Roc scores with a punch to the head.
Juntunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint Roc.
Juntunen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saint Roc. That did some damage!
Saint Roc lands a slapping body shot.
Saint Roc scores with a jab to the body.
Juntunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saint Roc at a distance.
Juntunen looks to land a left hand but Saint Roc moved out of range nicely.
Juntunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint Roc ducks under a wild hook from Juntunen.
Jab by Saint Roc.
Saint Roc misses the jab.
Juntunen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Saint Roc misses.
Saint Roc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Juntunen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen blocks a head kick by Saint Roc.
Juntunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen throws a solid leg kick but Saint Roc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Juntunen.
Saint Roc just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntunen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juntunen scores with a jab. Saint Roc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Juntunen.
Saint Roc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saint Roc scores with a hook.
Saint Roc moves in looking to clinch but Juntunen pushes him off.
Saint Roc throws a body punch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Juntunen connects with a looping right hand.
Juntunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saint Roc at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen with a hook.
Saint Roc's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saint Roc duly obliges.
Saint Roc takes a swing at Juntunen's ribcage but misses.
Saint Roc checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saint Roc slips under a jab.
Juntunen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juntunen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juntunen wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juntunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntunen.
Pierre Saint Roc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juntunen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint Roc was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntunen.
Saint Roc blocks a head kick by Juntunen.
Tomi Juntunen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juntunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juntunen moves out of range as Saint Roc strikes.
Juntunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juntunen misses with a body shot.
Saint Roc throws an overhand right that lands on Juntunen's shoulder, as Juntunen tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint Roc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juntunen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint Roc wants to land a leg kick but Juntunen is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Roc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juntunen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Juntunen lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Juntunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juntunen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Juntunen!
A very excited looking Tomi Juntunen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unbreakable kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Busta and Yelawolf - Break Ya Neck. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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34
166 lbs
37 - 14 - 1 |
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163 lbs
41 - 14 - 2 |
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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
37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Unbreakable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cekada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unbreakable manages to avoid it.
Unbreakable lands with an uppercut that bounces Cekada off the cage and back into range.
Unbreakable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unbreakable scores with a hook to the body. Cekada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cekada throws a leg kick but Unbreakable checks it.
Cekada fails with the takedown.
Unbreakable stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cekada.
Cekada misses with a body kick.
Cekada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unbreakable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unbreakable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unbreakable looks to land a left hand but Cekada moved out of range nicely.
Unbreakable stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cekada.
No joy there for Cekada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Unbreakable misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Unbreakable misses.
Cekada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Unbreakable manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbreakable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Unbreakable cracks Cekada with an open hand slap.
Cekada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Unbreakable looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Unbreakable is trying to improve his position.
Cekada working the body and head with strikes.
Cekada trying to control the position but Unbreakable is working away.
Unbreakable is trying to improve his position.
Unbreakable struggling a bit here.
Unbreakable is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Cekada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cekada prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable is trying to improve his position.
Cekada 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.
Unbreakable tries to buck Cekada off but Cekada is having none of it.
Cekada connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Unbreakable some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unbreakable is not content to let Cekada control the position.
Cekada is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cekada throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cekada remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Unbreakable is trying to control Cekada's posture but Cekada avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unbreakable is being controlled here.
Unbreakable taking punishment in the form of punches.
Unbreakable is looking to regain half guard here but Cekada keeps moving and retains side control.
Cekada trying to control the position but Unbreakable is working away.
Unbreakable tries to improve position but can't.
Unbreakable regains half guard.
Unbreakable looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable has a hand on Cekada's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cekada takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbreakable regains half guard.
Cekada is looking to take a break and control but Unbreakable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unbreakable is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cekada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cekada's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unbreakable lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cekada defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Unbreakable keeping moving, preventing Cekada from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cekada landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Cekada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Unbreakable there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Unbreakable missing with a left hand there. Cekada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boris Cekada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbreakable bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Cekada.
Cekada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unbreakable.
Cekada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unbreakable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Cekada.
Cekada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unbreakable throws a shot to the body.
Unbreakable tries to score with a low kick but Cekada moves his leg out of the way.
Unbreakable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cekada throws a combination that misses
and Unbreakable counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cekada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada looks to land a combination but Unbreakable avoids it well.
Cekada is looking to score with low kicks.
Cekada misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Cekada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unbreakable misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Unbreakable.
Cekada shoots in for a takedown but Unbreakable shows good takedown defense.
Unbreakable checks a low kick from Cekada.
Unbreakable scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cekada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Unbreakable to the ground. Cekada is now in Unbreakable's guard.
Cekada slips nicely into half guard.
Cekada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Unbreakable keeps working.
Unbreakable is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cekada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Unbreakable's head.
Ground and pound from Cekada.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unbreakable is refusing to be controlled, as Cekada sits in half guard.
Unbreakable slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cekada wants to control from the top but Unbreakable keeps moving.
Unbreakable working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cekada has passed into half guard!
Cekada wants to control but Unbreakable is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable moves into full guard.
Unbreakable keeping moving, preventing Cekada from controlling successfully.
Unbreakable looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cekada puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Unbreakable trying to control from the bottom.
Cekada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Unbreakable is staying active underneath Cekada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cekada controlling the action here.
Unbreakable gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable keeping full guard, as Cekada tries to pass.
Unbreakable looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cekada is one step ahead there.
Cekada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cekada works his way into full mount!
Cekada tries to control but Unbreakable wriggling away.
Unbreakable gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cekada trying to control the action but Unbreakable is working from the bottom.
Unbreakable looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cekada has a takedown stuffed.
Unbreakable fails to land the takedown.
Cekada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unbreakable with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cekada throws a body punch but Unbreakable moves out of range.
Unbreakable scores with a nice body kick.
Unbreakable throws a front kick aimed at Cekada's knee but Cekada avoids it well.
Cekada tries to clinch up.
A big right from Unbreakable misses.
Unbreakable lands a nice shot to the body.
Unbreakable tries a head kick but it misses.
Cekada blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada moves forwards but Unbreakable connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cekada tries to clinch there but Unbreakable circles away.
Unbreakable misses the jab.
Nice cross by Cekada.
Nice shot by Cekada.
Unbreakable gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Jon Unbreakable has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Unbreakable.
Cekada misses with a head kick.
Cekada tries to close the distance and clinch but Unbreakable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cekada tries to clinch there but Unbreakable circles away.
A head kick misses from Cekada.
A nice inside leg kick there by Unbreakable. That's going to slow Cekada down.
Unbreakable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cekada.
Jon Unbreakable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable looks to score with a jab to the body but Cekada is just out of range.
Cekada ducks under a wild hook from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Cekada looks to land a combination but Unbreakable avoids it well.
Cekada checks a low kick from Unbreakable.
Cekada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Unbreakable swinging wildly here.
Cekada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Unbreakable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cekada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Unbreakable takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Unbreakable fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cekada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Unbreakable moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Boris Cekada has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada lands a nice looking body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cekada.
A head kick from Cekada lands but Unbreakable takes it in his stride.
Cekada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Unbreakable throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cekada moves into the clinch.
Unbreakable wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cekada tries to break the clinch but Unbreakable is controlling the position.
Cekada gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cekada connects with a nice short shot to Unbreakable's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unbreakable regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cekada works over Unbreakable with some ground and pound from guard.
Unbreakable throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cekada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boris Cekada has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cekada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Unbreakable throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cekada looking to sit in guard and control but Unbreakable gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Unbreakable pushes down on Cekada's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cekada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Unbreakable is working away from the top position though.
Cekada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Unbreakable.
I think Cekada has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Cekada!
After the big win, Boris Cekada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Vahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bower comes to the cage accompanied by When I'm With You. Karri Vahti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Bower's chin.
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182 lbs
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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
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Bower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karri Vahti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Vahti.
Bower misses with a takedown attempt - Vahti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vahti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vahti.
Vahti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bower counters with a nice uppercut.
Vahti lunges at Bower with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bower's hand.
Vahti is looking to slow Bower down with leg kicks.
Vahti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bower momentarily.
Bower moves into the clinch successfully.
Bower lands a nice uppercut.
Bower cracks Vahti with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vahti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bower looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Vahti.
A short right from Bower.
Vahti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bower tries a body shot but Vahti blocks it.
Bower swings wildly with an uppercut but Vahti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bower drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower throws a punch but it's blocked by Vahti.
Vahti tries to throw a body punch but Bower avoids it by throwing Vahti back against the cage.
Bower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bower has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vahti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Bower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Vahti.
Bower is trying to maintain a safe position but Vahti gets an underhook and turns Bower into the cage.
Bower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vahti.
Vahti blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vahti throws an elbow but misses.
Vahti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bower throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vahti.
Vahti delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Vahti finds it's target.
Vahti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vahti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vahti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bower moves away.
Bower takes the fight into the clinch.
Vahti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bower avoids it.
Vahti has Bower pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vahti as Bower tries to tie him up.
Bower has a couple of punches blocked by Vahti.
Vahti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bower blocks a body shot from Vahti.
Vahti prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bower.
A head punch on the inside from Vahti fails to land.
Bower pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vahti pushes Bower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Bower.
Bower lands a nice uppercut.
Vahti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vahti blocking some punches.
Vahti gets through Bower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bower keeps control of Vahti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bower slows down the pace here.
Bower lands a hook that snaps the head of Vahti backwards.
Bower tries to break free but Vahti pushes him back against the cage.
Vahti misses with a body punch.
Vahti scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Vahti.
Vahti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bower tries to close the distance and clinch but Vahti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bower takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vahti blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vahti throws a leg kick which misses Bower's front leg but catches the back leg as Bower tries to avoid it.
Karri Vahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bower takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Bower misses.
Vahti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bower on the side of the head.
Vahti defending well as Bower loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vahti!
Vahti scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Vahti.
Vahti throws a right and a left that Bower avoids nicely.
Bower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vahti checks it well.
Bower wants to clinch.
Bower rushes Vahti and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karri Vahti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vahti throws a body punch but Bower moves out of range.
Bower gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vahti.
Bower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vahti connects with a jab.
Vahti scores with a decent looking hook.
Vahti checks a leg kick.
Bower ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vahti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bower on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vahti.
Vahti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bower.
Vahti misses with an uppercut. Bower saw that one coming.
Karri Vahti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bower takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vahti thows a body shot but no joy.
Bower misses with a straight left.
Vahti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bower on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bower is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower is looking to clinch but Vahti is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vahti. Bower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vahti tries to clinch but Bower moves out of range.
Bower drives through and clinches with Vahti against the cage.
Bower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bower misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vahti.
Bower's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vahti throws a body punch but Bower moves out of range.
Vahti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Vahti. Beautiful body shot.
Vahti lands a nice shot that snaps Bower's head back.
Bower checks a leg kick.
Vahti tries a low kick but Bower avoids it.
Bower throws a lazy right hand but Vahti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vahti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bower finds it's way round the side to connect with Vahti's head.
Vahti scores with a jab. Bower acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vahti. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bower fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karri Vahti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bower looks for a takedown but Vahti sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Vahti.
Nice shot by Vahti.
Bower slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Vahti misses.
Vahti connects with the punch.
Vahti throws a chopping leg kick but Bower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vahti throws a jab when Bower was well out of range.
Vahti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bower is out of range and Vahti settles back down.
Vahti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bower will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bower misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bower on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bower takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vahti misses with a kick to the body.
Vahti scores with a decent looking hook.
Vahti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bower.
Bower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bower tries to clinch up but Vahti circles away and keeps his distance.
Bower misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Vahti there.
Vahti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bower's head backwards.
Nice body kick from Vahti.
Bower is looking to wear down Vahti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bower jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vahti, right into the meat.
Vahti throws a head kick but Bower moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahti avoids the body shot from Bower.
Bower takes a swing at Vahti's ribcage but misses.
Bower looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vahti scores with a shot to the body.
Bower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bower swings for the body but Vahti moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vahti misses with a low kick.
Vahti thumps Bower with a low kick.
Vahti throws a right and a left that Bower avoids nicely.
Vahti throws a hook but Bower blocks it.
Vahti misses with a few strikes there.
Vahti stuffs the takedown attempt from Bower. Bower gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Bower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vahti throws an overhand right that lands on Bower's shoulder, as Bower tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vahti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vahti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vahti lands a glancing blow to the side of Bower's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karri Vahti 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!
Vahti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bower has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bower rushes Vahti and presses him up against the cage.
Vahti blocking some punches.
Vahti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bower scores with a body shot.
That kick from Vahti tenderised Bower's leg. Bower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vahti scores with a leg kick.
Bower moves out of range of the body kick from Vahti.
Vahti looks to land a left hand but Bower moved out of range nicely.
Bower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vahti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bower shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vahti working a defensive guard here.
Bower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Bower wants to control from the top but Vahti keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bower keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vahti's head.
Bower missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bower postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vahti keeping moving, preventing Bower from controlling successfully.
Bower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bower postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower looking to sit in guard and control but Vahti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vahti preventing the sweep.
Vahti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bower's guard.
Bower has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vahti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bower.
Dave Bower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower is looking to reverse the position.
Vahti stands up and beckons Bower to his feet.
Bower takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vahti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vahti misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vahti.
Vahti slips a jab from Bower.
Vahti looks to score with a jab to the body but Bower is just out of range.
Bower throws a big shot that misses.
Vahti moves out of range of the leg kick from Bower.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vahti is able to avoid easily.
Vahti moves away from the strike by Bower.
Vahti throws a wild body kick that Bower sees coming a mile off.
Bower scores with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Vahti.
Bower throws a push kick but Vahti slaps the foot to one side.
Bower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vahti misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vahti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bower tries to clinch up but Vahti circles away and keeps his distance.
Bower misses with a hook to the body
and Bower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bower takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vahti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bower's sensitive parts.
Bower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vahti moves out of range of the leg kick from Bower.
Karri Vahti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vahti clobbers Bower with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Bower.
I think Vahti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karri Vahti!
During a confident post fight interview, Karri Vahti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Tappura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen comes to the cage accompanied by Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. Tappura has chosen Ring of fire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
270 lbs
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255 lbs
21 - 10 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taisto Tappura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tappura.
Tappura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vitonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Tappura works over Vitonen's head and body with a nice combination.
Vitonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tappura.
Vitonen misses with a straight left.
Vitonen thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Vitonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tappura lands a jab to the nose.
Tappura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vitonen tries to clinch there but Tappura circles away.
Tappura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitonen.
Nahka Vitonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappura defending well as Vitonen loads up on a big left hand.
Tappura slips under a jab from Vitonen.
Tappura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tappura walks into a stiff left hand from Vitonen.
Vitonen is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vitonen.
Vitonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tappura avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Vitonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vitonen throws a body punch but Tappura moves out of range.
Tappura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vitonen misses with a wild body shot.
Vitonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappura moves away.
Vitonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitonen thuds his right hand into Tappura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vitonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappura manages to avoid it.
Vitonen throws a looping overhand right but Tappura ducks down to avoid it.
Tappura lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tappura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vitonen misses with a shot to the body
and Tappura counters with a good, hard body kick but Vitonen shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura slips a straight right by Vitonen.
Nice cross by Tappura.
Tappura feints and then cracks Vitonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vitonen down.
Tappura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vitonen in his tracks.
Vitonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tappura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good work by Vitonen as he checks the leg kick.
Tappura misses with a low kick.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappura is just out of range.
Vitonen throws a leg kick but Tappura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tappura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tappura is looking to land body kicks.
Vitonen connects with a jab.
Vitonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tappura.
Tappura tests Vitonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vitonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tappura. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappura blocks the body kick.
Vitonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Tappura's head.
Tappura missing with a left hand there. Vitonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vitonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Vitonen takes a swing at Tappura's ribcage but misses.
Tappura avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
A head kick by Tappura misses
and Vitonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tappura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vitonen's calf.
Tappura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vitonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappura.
Vitonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tappura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vitonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vitonen is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Vitonen does no damage.
Vitonen lands a jab to the head.
Vitonen throws a shot to the body.
Tappura swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tappura.
Tappura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vitonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tappura. Tappura obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice cross by Vitonen.
Tappura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vitonen throws a lazy right hand but Tappura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vitonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappura throws out a loose jab but Vitonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Tappura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tappura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tappura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tappura slips under a jab.
Tappura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vitonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tappura.
Vitonen looks to land a left hand but Tappura moved out of range nicely.
Vitonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tappura.
Tappura misses with a looping left.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Tappura.
Taisto Tappura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vitonen with a jab.
Tappura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vitonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Vitonen throws an off balance right hand
and Tappura counters with an outside leg kick.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappura is just out of range.
Vitonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tappura. That one must have hurt.
Vitonen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappura was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitonen.
Tappura throws a head kick that misses.
Tappura misses with a kick to the body.
Vitonen cracks a nice hook into Tappura's ribs.
Vitonen misses the shot to the body.
Vitonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitonen.
Tappura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Tappura.
Tappura tries to land a leg kick but Vitonen saw it coming and moves away.
Tappura fakes the leg kick and cracks Vitonen in the body.
Vitonen 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!
Tappura lands with a kick to the temple. Vitonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vitonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitonen moves away.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappura is just out of range.
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappura is just out of range.
Tappura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tappura.
Vitonen is looking to clinch but Tappura is avoiding it.
Tappura throws a shot to the body.
Tappura ducks under a wild hook from Vitonen.
Vitonen avoids a kick to the body.
Tappura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tappura misses with a two punch combination.
Vitonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tappura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vitonen.
Tappura throws a low kick but Vitonen moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tappura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Tappura.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappura is just out of range.
Vitonen throws out a loose jab but Tappura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappura misses with a double jab.
Vitonen cracks a nice hook into Tappura's ribs.
Tappura tries a head kick but it misses.
Vitonen is looking to wear down Tappura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tappura thows a body shot but no joy.
Vitonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tappura connects with the punch.
Vitonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappura throws a sloppy head kick and Vitonen moves out of range easily.
Vitonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vitonen.
Tappura defending well as Vitonen loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Tappura as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Vitonen lands.
Tappura avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Oooooh!!! Tappura has knocked Vitonen down with a huge combo! Tappura steps away and waves a wobbly Vitonen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Vitonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitonen jabs Tappura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tappura throws a head kick but Vitonen moves out of range.
Tappura works Vitonen's body with a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappura.
Tappura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vitonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tappura keeps Vitonen at a distance using the push kick.
Tappura circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vitonen to the canvas! Vitonen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tappura keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taisto Tappura!
Taisto Tappura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Solovyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kassidy Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassidy Cullen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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157 lbs
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169 lbs
23 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassidy Cullen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solovyev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cullen.
Cullen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Solovyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cullen slips under a jab.
Solovyev connects with a solid leg kick.
Cullen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Solovyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cullen.
Solovyev throws a hook but Cullen blocks it.
Cullen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solovyev throws a leg kick that misses.
Cullen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Solovyev will feel that in the morning.
Solovyev scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen wants to land a leg kick but Solovyev is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Solovyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cullen.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cullen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cullen swings for the body but Solovyev moves out of range.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solovyev blocks a head kick by Cullen.
A big left from Solovyev misses.
Solovyev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Solovyev slips under a jab from Cullen.
Cullen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solovyev.
Solovyev misses with a wild body shot.
Solovyev checks a low kick from Cullen.
Cullen avoids the body shot from Solovyev.
Cullen throws a leg kick but Solovyev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Solovyev is out of range.
Solovyev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cullen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solovyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solovyev misses with a series of wild punches.
Cullen lands a slapping body shot.
Cullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Solovyev rather than just go for the knockout.
Solovyev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solovyev scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cullen 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 Solovyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Solovyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cullen is looking to slow Solovyev down with leg kicks.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Cullen throws a hook but Solovyev avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cullen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solovyev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cullen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cullen avoids the body shot from Solovyev.
A clash of legs there as Solovyev blocks the low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cullen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Solovyev.
Solovyev scores with a jab. Cullen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cullen shoots in for a takedown but Solovyev shows good takedown defense.
Solovyev misses with the combination.
Cullen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Solovyev on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solovyev. Cullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev swinging wildly here.
Solovyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Cullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cullen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cullen lands with an uppercut that bounces Solovyev off the cage and back into 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!
Solovyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cullen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Solovyev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Solovyev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solovyev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cullen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cullen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cullen motions for Solovyev to come forward. Cullen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cullen, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses
and Solovyev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Solovyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cullen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solovyev counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Solovyev checks a leg kick.
Vladimir Solovyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Cullen dodges the punch combination from Solovyev.
Solovyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solovyev misses with a body shot.
A big right from Solovyev misses.
Cullen connects with a crisp jab.
Cullen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cullen checks a low kick from Solovyev.
Cullen walks into a left hand.
Cullen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen shoots in looking for a takedown but Solovyev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cullen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solovyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cullen.
Cullen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solovyev.
Cullen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Solovyev as he jumps to the side.
Cullen moves away from the strike by Solovyev.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Solovyev leaves Cullen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vladimir Solovyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassidy Cullen.
Cullen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Solovyev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solovyev.
Cullen lands a front kick.
Solovyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cullen.
Cullen misses with a low kick as Solovyev jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen throws a low kick but Solovyev moves out of range easily.
Cullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Solovyev throws a hook but Cullen blocks it.
Cullen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Cullen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cullen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Solovyev misses with an uppercut. Cullen saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Solovyev 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 Cullen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cullen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solovyev tests Cullen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solovyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Solovyev throws a head kick but Cullen moves out of range.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Solovyev leaves Cullen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Solovyev avoids the head kick by Cullen.
Solovyev throws a lazy right hand but Cullen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solovyev scores with a decent looking hook.
Solovyev connects with a leg kick. Cullen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solovyev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Solovyev. That's going to slow Cullen down.
Solovyev avoids the head kick by Cullen.
Cullen throws a sloppy head kick
and Solovyev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
Solovyev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solovyev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solovyev lands a leg kick that knocks Cullen off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev avoids the head kick by Cullen.
Cullen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solovyev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cullen's head backwards.
Solovyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cullen tries to move into range but Solovyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Solovyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solovyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cullen.
Solovyev throws a nice head kick!
Cullen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cullen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Solovyev throws a leg kick which misses Cullen's front leg but catches the back leg as Cullen tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Solovyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev 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.
Cullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Cullen blocks the low kick.
Cullen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Solovyev counters with an outside leg kick.
Solovyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Solovyev misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cullen looks for a takedown but Solovyev sprawls well.
Solovyev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Solovyev.
Cullen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Solovyev. Solovyev obviously looking to wear him down.
Solovyev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cullen blocks a low kick nicely.
Cullen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cullen drops his hands momentarily and Solovyev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev misses with a head kick.
Solovyev checks a low kick from Cullen.
A head kick misses from Cullen.
A big right from Solovyev misses.
Cullen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cullen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Solovyev is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cullen.
Solovyev connects with a jab.
Solovyev tries to land a body kick
and Cullen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solovyev throws out the jab.
Solovyev throws out a leg kick but Cullen moves out of range and Solovyev only half commits.
Solovyev scoring well with a low kick there.
Solovyev checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Solovyev. That snapped Cullen's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev misses with an uppercut. Cullen saw that one coming.
Solovyev throws a low kick, looking for Cullen's leg but Cullen calmly moves out of range.
Cullen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Solovyev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solovyev lands a nice shot that snaps Cullen's head back.
Good shot there by Cullen.
Solovyev thows a body shot but no joy.
Solovyev is looking to slow Cullen down with leg kicks.
Cullen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solovyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Solovyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solovyev lands a head kick!
Cullen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Solovyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cullen.
Solovyev connects with a body shot that sends Cullen's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Solovyev misses the target.
Cullen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses.
Cullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solovyev connects with a crisp jab.
Solovyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solovyev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cullen is rocked!
Nice body punch from Solovyev.
Cullen is still on wobbly legs! Can Solovyev finish him?
Cullen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cullen seems to have recovered his senses.
Cullen connects with a jab.
Cullen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cullen.
A telegraphed right hand from Solovyev misses the target.
Solovyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solovyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Solovyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cullen slips a jab from Solovyev.
Cullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Solovyev tenderised Cullen's leg. Cullen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cullen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solovyev.
Solovyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Solovyev.
Vladimir Solovyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solovyev misses with an uppercut. Cullen saw that one coming.
Solovyev throws a hook but Cullen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Solovyev just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Solovyev blocks the low kick.
Solovyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cullen is just out of range.
Solovyev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Solovyev looks to land a left hand but Cullen moved out of range nicely.
Cullen misses with a head kick.
Solovyev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solovyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Solovyev.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Cullen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solovyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solovyev blocks a jab.
Cullen throws a front kick aimed at Solovyev's knee but Solovyev avoids it well.
A punch combination from Solovyev misses.
Solovyev avoids the head kick by Cullen.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cullen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Solovyev has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cullen takes a swing at Solovyev's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Solovyev.
Cullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cullen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solovyev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solovyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cullen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Solovyev does it's job there.
Solovyev lands a front kick.
Cullen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Solovyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cullen shoots for a double leg takedown but Solovyev sprawls well. He's pushed Cullen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen checks the leg kick.
Cullen defending well as Solovyev loads up on a big left hand.
Solovyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Solovyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cullen doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Solovyev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Solovyev throws a sloppy body shot
and Cullen counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Cullen throwing strikes but Solovyev manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cullen is looking for a sweep.
Solovyev trying to control the position but Cullen is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev decides to stand back up. Solovyev steps back and let's Cullen get back to his feet.
Cullen throws a leg kick that misses.
Solovyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solovyev.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Cullen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solovyev can pounce on him.
Solovyev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Solovyev throws a low kick but Cullen avoids it.
Cullen throws a solid leg kick but Solovyev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen throws a body punch but Solovyev moves out of range.
Solovyev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cullen backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Solovyev. Those never looked like landing.
Cullen fails with a takedown attempt.
Solovyev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solovyev connects with a leg kick. Cullen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cullen moves away from the strike by Solovyev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solovyev checks a leg kick.
Cullen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A right-left combo lands from Solovyev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev had his way with Kassidy Cullen in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cullen moves out of range as Solovyev strikes.
Cullen throws a sloppy head kick and Solovyev moves out of range easily.
Solovyev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cullen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crunch! Solovyev slams his shin into Cullen's torso.
Solovyev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Solovyev blocks a jab.
Cullen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solovyev throws a hook but Cullen avoids it easily.
Solovyev connects with a leg kick. Cullen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solovyev looks to throw a body kick
and Cullen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solovyev fails to land with a series of punches.
Solovyev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Solovyev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev checks a low kick from Cullen.
Solovyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cullen. That did some damage!
Cullen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Solovyev tests Cullen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Solovyev lands a jab to Cullen's midsection.
Cullen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solovyev.
Cullen looks to throw a body kick
and Solovyev counters with a nice body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Solovyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Solovyev misses with a body shot.
Solovyev misses with a looping left.
Solovyev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kassidy Cullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev looks to land a body kick but Cullen moved away.
Cullen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Solovyev scores with a jab.
Solovyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cullen can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Solovyev.
Cullen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cullen moves out of range as Solovyev strikes.
Cullen shoots in for a double leg but Solovyev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solovyev throws a front kick that sends Cullen stumbling back into the cage.
Cullen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Solovyev cracks Cullen with a good jab.
Solovyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cullen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Solovyev checks a low kick from Cullen.
Vladimir Solovyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev scores with a punch to the head.
Solovyev's corner calls for a 1-2. Solovyev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cullen moves forwards but Solovyev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Solovyev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cullen's sensitive parts.
Solovyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cullen shoots in looking for a takedown. Solovyev tries to sprawl out of it but Cullen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solovyev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vladimir Solovyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassidy Cullen.
Solovyev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cullen throws a lazy head kick
and Solovyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solovyev throws a leg kick which misses Cullen's front leg but catches the back leg as Cullen tries to avoid it.
Cullen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cullen. That did some damage!
Solovyev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cullen throws a lazy right hand but Solovyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cullen catches Solovyev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Solovyev throws a wild body kick that Cullen sees coming a mile off.
Solovyev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solovyev ducks under a wild hook from Cullen.
A low kick from Cullen misses
and Solovyev counters with a straight right hand.
Solovyev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solovyev misses with a body shot.
Cullen moves out of range of the body kick.
Cullen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Solovyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Solovyev, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Solovyev!
Vladimir Solovyev retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Solovyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Torturo's choice of entrance music: Mogwai - Katrien. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Marko Torturo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torturo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grundy checks a leg kick.
Torturo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grundy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torturo's head backwards.
Grundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Torturo avoids the body shot from Grundy.
Grundy ducks right into an uppercut from Torturo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Torturo!
Torturo throws a jab when Grundy was well out of range.
Torturo tries to clinch up but Grundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Torturo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grundy takes one to the chin there.
Grundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crunch! Grundy slams his shin into Torturo's torso.
Torturo looks winded!
Grundy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy misses the shot to the body.
Grundy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torturo. That did some damage!
Grundy lands with a nice body kick.
Grundy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grundy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Torturo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grundy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grundy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grundy lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grundy.
Grundy scores with a hook to the body. Torturo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torturo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grundy misses with a wild body shot.
Grundy scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo throws the left hand but Grundy avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Grundy.
Grundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torturo.
Grundy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grundy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grundy. That's going to slow Torturo down.
Grundy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torturo.
Torturo is rocked!
Grundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torturo is still on wobbly legs! Can Grundy finish him?
Grundy feints and then cracks Torturo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torturo down.
Torturo seems to have recovered his senses.
Torturo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torturo.
Torturo dodges the punch combination from Grundy.
Grundy slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tests Torturo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marko Torturo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundy tries to land a front kick but Torturo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torturo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torturo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grundy throws a body punch but Torturo moves out of range.
Grundy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torturo is looking to slow Grundy down with leg kicks.
Torturo misses with an uppercut
and Grundy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Torturo really felt that one!
Nice defenses there by Grundy.
Grundy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Grundy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Torturo sprawling to the canvas! Torturo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grundy finish him?!
Grundy drops Torturo with a huge uppercut! Torturo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Grundy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Grundy!
Our winner, Benjamin Grundy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuduro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don Omar - Danza Kuduro. The crowd seem to be enjoying Glozman's choice of entrance music: enae Volare Mezzo. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Glozman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glozman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glozman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuduro.
Kuduro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuduro stalks Glozman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Glozman's face. Glozman staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Igor Glozman has been cut.
Kuduro checks a leg kick.
Kuduro tried to score with a low kick but Glozman checks it.
Igor Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuduro, right into the meat.
Glozman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glozman throws a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuduro - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuduro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glozman.
Glozman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glozman throws a looping overhand right but Kuduro ducks down to avoid it.
Glozman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kuduro. That one must have hurt.
Glozman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman takes a swing at Kuduro's ribcage but misses.
Kuduro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuduro cracks Glozman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Glozman tries to work over Kuduro's front leg with a kick but Kuduro checks it.
Kuduro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glozman tries to clinch up
and Kuduro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Glozman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuduro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Glozman takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glozman missing with a left hand there. Kuduro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glozman throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuduro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glozman misses with a shot to the body
and Kuduro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glozman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glozman is rocked!
Glozman misses with an uppercut. Kuduro saw that one coming.
Glozman is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuduro finish him?
Kuduro checks a low kick from Glozman.
Glozman misses the jab.
Glozman seems to have recovered his senses.
Glozman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuduro moves away.
A big right from Kuduro misses.
Glozman scores with a head kick.
Kuduro drops his hands momentarily and Glozman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuduro stuns Glozman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glozman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuduro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuduro throws a low kick but Glozman avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuduro checks a leg kick.
Glozman tries to clinch up but Kuduro circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro misses with a wild body shot.
Kuduro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Igor Glozman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuduro throws a right hand that Glozman ducks under and follows up with a left that Glozman also avoids with ease.
Glozman looks for the body kick but Kuduro saw that one coming.
Glozman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuduro's hands.
Kuduro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kuduro.
Glozman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuduro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuduro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuduro thumps Glozman with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glozman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glozman tries to clinch there but Kuduro circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glozman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glozman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuduro lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Igor Glozman's cut even more.
Glozman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuduro doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuduro throws an overhand right that lands on Glozman's shoulder, as Glozman tries to avoid the shot.
Kuduro throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Glozman's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Kuduro dives in looking to finish as Glozman flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Kuduro's strikes! Kuduro is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Glozman's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Glozman was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danza Kuduro!
Danza Kuduro is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Danza Kuduro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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