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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Luvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Luvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luvi scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luvi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sun Tzu's Art of War in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luvi ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Luvi counters with a head kick. That will keep Aoki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Luvi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Luvi blocks the leg kick.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Luvi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luvi gets caught flat footed, as Aoki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Luvi looking to control.
Aoki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luvi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luvi has escaped and now he's on top!
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luvi defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luvi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luvi is one step ahead there.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luvi defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvi looking to pass the guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Luvi from controlling successfully.
Luvi stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
Luvi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aoki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luvi uses it to pass to side control.
Luvi stands up and beckons Aoki to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luvi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aoki takes a step back to recover.
Luvi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aokis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvi throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Aoki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luvi manages to avoid it.
Aoki scores with a leg kick.
Aoki tried to score with a low kick but Luvi checks it.
Aoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aoki scores with a takedown into Luvi's guard.
Luvi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luvi gets full guard.
Luvi looking for a sweep. Not yet Luvi, not yet.
Luvi trying to control the position here.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luvi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aoki jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinya Aoki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Luvi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aoki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Luvi 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.
Luvi is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
Luvi pulls Aoki in to control the position.
Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luvi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luvi has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aoki is proving hard to escape from.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Luvi trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki working for a triangle but Luvi defends it easily.
Luvi preventing the sweep.
Luvi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aoki's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aoki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luvi has managed to get both his arms back between Aoki's legs - danger averted.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luvi is one step ahead there.
Luvi stays in close to Aoki's body and controls the position.
Luvi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aoki's guard.
Luvi wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Luvi just wasn't active enough.
Luvi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aoki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Luvi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki moves out of range as Luvi throws a body kick.
Luvi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aoki tries to land a body kick
and Luvi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Luvi motions for Aoki to come forward. Luvi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luvi tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aoki misses with a left hand
and Luvi counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aoki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Luvi.
A right-left combo lands from Aoki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Luvi counters with a one-two to the body.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt.
Aoki throws a hook but Luvi blocks it.
Luvi lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aoki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luvi missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki throws a lazy body kick
and Luvi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses
and Luvi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Luvi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Luvi.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Luvi moved out of range nicely.
Luvi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paul Luvi is winning the standup battle so far.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luvi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aoki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Luvi is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luvi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Luvi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Aoki wants to escape the position.
Luvi controls the position.
Luvi is hanging on to Aoki's back as he tries to escape.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aoki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Luvi.
Luvi is trying to control but Aoki is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Poor strikes thrown by Luvi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luvi looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki working to try and regain half guard.
Luvi looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Luvi is really struggling to control Aoki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Luvi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to slow Luvi down by chopping away at his legs.
Luvi blocks the body kick.
Luvi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki misses with a hook. Luvi ducked under it nicely.
Luvi checks a low kick from Aoki.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws out a leg kick but Luvi moves out of range and Aoki only half commits.
Luvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luvi misses the shot to the body.
Aoki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luvi misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Luvi misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luvi manages to avoid it.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt - Luvi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paul Luvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki.
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aoki is looking to score with low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luvi slips a straight right by Aoki.
Aoki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luvi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Luvi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luvi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Luvi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshihiro Kai will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toshihiro Kai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Turpin's head but Turpin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turpin slips a straight right by Kai.
Turpin misses with a wild body shot.
Kai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big right from Turpin misses.
Kai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kai cracks Turpin with an open hand slap.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpin.
Kai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Turpin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turpin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turpin takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai tries a low kick but Turpin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turpin has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Turpin.
Kai misses the body punch
and Turpin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Turpin controls the action.
Kai digs a right hand into Turpin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turpin's gas tank.
Kai working aggressively here.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Turpin controls the action.
Kai misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Turpin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turpin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpin.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpin lands with a light punch inside.
Kai lands a left hand.
Turpin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Kai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpin controls his hands.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turpin blocks a body shot from Kai.
Turpin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpin misses with a punch to the body.
Turpin tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Turpin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Turpin is trying to maintain a safe position but Kai gets an underhook and turns Turpin into the cage.
Turpin slows down the pace here.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Turpin controls the action.
Turpin tries to stall but Kai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turpin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
Turpin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Turpin lands a shoulder strike.
Turpin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Turpin fails to land.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpin controls his hands.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Turpin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
Turpin works on Kai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kai working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Kai 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.
Turpin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turpin's sensitive parts.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kai clinches with his opponent.
Kai lands a shot to the body.
Turpin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai digs a right hand into Turpin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turpin's gas tank.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turpin misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turpin prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Turpin avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpin blocks an uppercut.
Turpin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
Turpin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kai lands an uppercut.
Turpin lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Turpin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Turpin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpin blocks an uppercut.
Turpin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai tries a body shot but Turpin blocks it.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpin.
Turpin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turpin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai tries to work over Turpin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpin stalling in the clinch but Kai improves position.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kai.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turpin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Turpin.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turpin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turpin lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpin's elbow.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpin.
Turpin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpin blocks an uppercut.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Turpin.
Turpin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Turpin avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Turpin leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Turpin as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpin pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Kai 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin blocks a leg kick.
Turpin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai wants to clinch but Turpin slips to the side
and Turpin counters with a good low kick that Kai was not able to check.
Turpin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turpin blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turpin.
Kai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Kai moves out of range as Turpin strikes.
Turpin throws a leg kick
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpin.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Good work by Kai as he checks the leg kick.
Kai takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turpin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turpin misses with a leg kick.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turpin.
Turpin blocks a head kick by Kai.
Kai tries to clinch up but Turpin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai moves out of range of the leg kick from Turpin.
Turpin swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Turpin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Toshihiro Kai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turpin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kai avoids the body shot from Turpin.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Turpin's head but Turpin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turpin cracks Kai with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turpin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turpin swings widly with a right hand
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai tries to clinch but Turpin is having none of it.
Kai connects with a right hand. Turpin shakes it off.
Turpin lands a nice shot to the body.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
Kai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turpin throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turpin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turpin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Turpin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Kai.
Randolph Turpin is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kai finds it's way round the side to connect with Turpin's head.
Kai throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin slips a jab from Kai.
Turpin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Randolph Turpin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turpin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randolph Turpin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kai 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshihiro Kai!
An out of breath and clearly excited Toshihiro Kai thanked Tab out for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kid rock - Cowboy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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36
209 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ron James!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James is looking to slow Kastinen down with leg kicks.
Kastinen misses the shot to the body.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kastinen's head.
It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
James throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
Kastinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Kastinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Ron James has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kastinen. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James is looking to slow Kastinen down with leg kicks.
Kastinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kastinen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
James is trying to control Kastinen's posture but Kastinen avoids it.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Kastinen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kastinen.
We've been hearing that Kastinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kastinen working away.
James manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kastinen wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James is doing well to control the position and prevent Kastinen from advancing to side control.
Kastinen wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
Kastinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James tries to get to full guard but Kastinen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kastinen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kastinen looking to ground and pound but James is blocking nicely.
Kastinen landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James regains half guard.
Kastinen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kastinen cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kastinen throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kastinen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kastinen tries to push James's head away but James is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kastinen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kastinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
James tries to lock up and control but Kastinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kastinen 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.
Kastinen prevents James from getting the reversal.
Kastinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kastinen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That has opened up Ron James's cut even more.
James bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kastinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kastinen shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kastinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kastinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Kastinen cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kastinen cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kastinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James is rocked!
The cut above Ron James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kastinen dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! James has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Seppo Kastinen!
Our winner, Seppo Kastinen, 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.
The defeated Ron James had this to say: 'Saidly there comes a time when you need to look else where for employment. I take my hat of to every one I've fought over the years and I say my good byes!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Rauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Frederik - Harva Meistä On Rautaa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Rauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny McGee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rauta throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee checks a low kick from Rauta.
Rauta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGee, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Rauta to work.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rauta blocking some punches.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee avoiding damage as Rauta throws knees to the body.
Rauta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta working McGee over with knees to the body.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
McGee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee blocks a body shot from Rauta.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee avoids a wild elbow strike from Rauta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tiny McGee has been cut.
Nice body punch from Rauta.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
Rauta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta takes a shot to the head.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee avoiding damage as Rauta throws knees to the body.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee digs a right hand into Rauta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rauta's gas tank.
Rauta is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rauta just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGee's brow.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta misses with a knee strike.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Rauta's head.
Rauta digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
McGee lands an uppercut.
Rauta prevents a body shot from McGee.
Rauta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGee as Rauta tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from McGee.
Rauta tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee misses with the head strike.
Rauta tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Rauta back against the cage.
Rauta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
Rauta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
Rauta crunches a lovely knee into McGee's ribcage.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rauta as the two fighters clinch.
McGee blocks an elbow strike from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a body shot from McGee.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rauta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Rauta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Pertti Rauta has been cut.
Rauta tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee tries a body shot but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta misses with a knee to the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee digs a right hand into Rauta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rauta's gas tank.
Rauta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
McGee misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from McGee.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny McGee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
McGee walks into a straight right hand from Rauta.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rauta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rauta throws out a leg kick but McGee moves out of range and Rauta only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Rauta does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
McGee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
McGee misses with a left hand
and Rauta counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee misses with a hook
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
McGee lands with a shot to the body.
McGee throws a lazy uppercut
and Rauta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
McGee throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
McGee misses with a left hand
and Rauta counters with a nice leg kick.
McGee walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rauta lands the left hand.
Rauta takes one to the side of the head.
McGee throws a series of punches but Rauta moves out of range.
McGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGee checks a low kick from Rauta.
McGee drops Rauta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rauta looks back up at him and smiles so McGee waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rauta is rocked!
McGee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGee throws a shot to the body.
Oh Rauta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGee throws a shot to the body.
Tiny McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rauta walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from McGee! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiny McGee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Guerra Salsido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts comes to the cage accompanied by Pro-pain - Make war (not love) . Guerra Salsido has chosen Cuba Anthem as his entrance music. Billy Batts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonid Guerra Salsido's chin.
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34
203 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
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31
219 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonid Guerra Salsido!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts connects with a crisp jab.
Guerra Salsido looks to land a combination but Batts avoids it well.
Guerra Salsido cracks Batts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Batts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guerra Salsido scores with a hook.
Guerra Salsido fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Original Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batts takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Guerra Salsido.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guerra Salsido.
Batts is rocked!
Batts lands a body shot.
Batts slips a jab from Guerra Salsido.
Guerra Salsido closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Batts out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Guerra Salsido!
A very excited looking Leonid Guerra Salsido rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Giljotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Protacio Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giljotin comes to the cage accompanied by Ticon - Miss 11 PM (DJ CHILLER REMIX 2011) . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
180 lbs
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34
180 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Giljotin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Protacio Jawo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Giljotin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Giljotin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jawo.
Jose Protacio Jawo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jawo throws out a loose jab but Giljotin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jawo has managed to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jawo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jawo throws a punch but it's blocked by Giljotin.
Giljotin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Giljotin is looking for a kimura but Jawo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Giljotin to get the leverage.
Giljotin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Giljotin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Giljotin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giljotin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Giljotin is looking for a kimura here.
Giljotin wants to pass to mount but Jawo is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Giljotin is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jawo is trying to get back to full guard.
Giljotin is working for a submission of some sort.
Jawo is looking for a sweep. Giljotin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jawo is just riding it out for now. Giljotin eventually gives up the hold.
Jawo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Giljotin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Giljotin's back!
Jawo keeps control of the position as Giljotin tries to break free.
Jawo lands shots from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin can't escape the position.
Jawo is punishing Giljotin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jawo.
Giljotin is in bad spot here.
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!
Jawo is trying to stick to Giljotin's back but Giljotin is turning into Jawo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jawo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Giljotin.
Giljotin throws a big right hand that misses.
Giljotin throws an elbow that misses. Jawo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Giljotin's guard. Nice move by Jawo!
Giljotin keeping moving, preventing Jawo from controlling successfully.
Giljotin has his foot on Jawo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jawo works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giljotin keeping full guard, as Jawo tries to pass.
Giljotin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jawo defends it easily.
Jawo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giljotin is keeping the position for now.
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 David Giljotin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jawo looks to score with a jab to the body but Giljotin is just out of range.
Jawo throws a body punch but Giljotin moves out of range.
Jawo throws a sloppy body shot
and Giljotin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jawo!
Giljotin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Giljotin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Giljotin looks up at the clock and then as Jawo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Giljotin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jawo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Giljotin swings around for an armbar but Jawo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Giljotin's guard.
Jawo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jawo landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jawo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Giljotin is looking for a triangle but Jawo pushes his legs off easily.
Giljotin keeping moving, preventing Jawo from controlling successfully.
Giljotin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Giljotin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jawo defends well.
Jawo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jawo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jawo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Giljotin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jawo defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawo won't allow Giljotin to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Giljotin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jawo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giljotin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jawo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Giljotin's head.
Jawo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Giljotin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jawo has managed to get both his arms back between Giljotin's legs - danger averted.
Giljotin working for a triangle but Jawo defends it easily.
Jawo wants to pass the guard but Giljotin is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Giljotin is trying to keep Jawo in close.
Jawo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jawo stopping the sweep attempt from Giljotin.
Giljotin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jawo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jawo throws a big elbow that misses.
Jawo trying to control but Giljotin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giljotin has his foot on Jawo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jawo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jawo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jawo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Giljotin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jawo has managed to get both his arms back between Giljotin's legs - danger averted.
Giljotin keeping full guard, as Jawo tries to pass.
Giljotin looking for a triangle here. Jawo is fighting it but it looks tight! Giljotin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jawo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Giljotin!
A pretty intense looking David Giljotin took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Old Spice Guy Intro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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196 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Sato slips under a jab.
Guy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Guy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Katsuro Sato has been cut.
Guy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
and Sato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sato throws a big right hand that misses.
Sato cracks Guy with a solid left hand.
Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sato won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Sato trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy is controlling Sato's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.
Sato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sato passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sato landing strikes.
Guy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sato.
Sato lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato working the head and body with strikes.
Sato goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sato but great work by Guy.
Sato is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy wants to stand but Sato has his arm trapped.
Sato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy wants to stand but Sato has his arm trapped.
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy wants to stand but Sato is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sato trying to control but Guy postures up.
Guy prevents Sato from improving his position.
Sato gets back to full guard.
Sato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sato controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Sato seems keen to control Guy's posture.
Sato has a closed guard, preventing Guy from standing up.
Guy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy wanted to stand there but Sato had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Sato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sato moves out of range of the leg kick from Guy.
Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
The Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy lands with a right hand.
Good shot there by Sato.
Guy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Guy misses with a leg kick.
Sato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Guy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato tries a low kick but Guy avoids it.
Sato moves away from the strike by Guy.
Guy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sato checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a leg kick but Sato moved away.
Guy tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Guy misses with a leg kick
and Sato counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sato.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sato working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sato trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Sato preventing the sweep.
Sato has gone for a leg lock! Guy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sato's guard.
Sato has a closed guard, preventing Guy from standing up.
Sato working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wanted to stand there but Sato had control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy gets to his feet. Sato looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Guy misses.
Sato staying out of range there.
Guy thows a leg kick but Sato checks it
and Sato counters with a takedown into side control.
Guy tries to improve position but can't.
Sato works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sato working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying his best to control but Sato has mounted him.
Sato raining down hammerfists from mount.
Katsuro Sato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guy wants to hold on but Sato pushes him away.
Sato with a couple of short strikes.
Sato with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Guy tries to reverse the position but Sato maintains control.
Sato lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guy hang on?
Guy is rocked!
Sato content just to control the position here.
Sato pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sato lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Guy! Sato sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Guy and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Katsuro Sato!
Katsuro Sato thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trinity Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hill's choice of entrance music: Alice In Chains - Rooster. 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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34 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinity Hill!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri digs a good body shot into Hill's ribs.
Kuzuri throws a series of strikes that have Hill backpedaling.
Kuzuri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hill's head backwards.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuzuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuzuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hill.
Kuzuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuzuri lands with a cross.
Kuzuri moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Kuzuri.
We've been hearing reports that Kuzuri has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuzuri keeps control of Hill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuzuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
A short uppercut from Hill.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Kuzuri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Hill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hill takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuzuri thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuzuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot.
Kuzuri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuzuri connects with a leg kick. Hill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzuri clinches up with Hill and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuzuri blocking some punches.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuzuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill misses with some punches.
Hill prevents a body shot from Kuzuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kuzuri - that landed with a thud.
Hill misses with a body punch.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuzuri prevents a body shot from Hill.
Kuzuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuzuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Kuzuri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzuri avoids the head kick by Hill.
Hill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hill throws a right and a left that Kuzuri avoids nicely.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Kuzuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Kuzuri lands.
Kuzuri tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kuzuri.
Jab from Kuzuri.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Kuzuri checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kuzuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hill doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Hill.
Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hill keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut
and Hill counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuzuri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuzuri throws a front kick that sends Hill stumbling back into the cage.
Kuzuri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming.
Kuzuri scores with a jab. Hill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill thuds his right hand into Kuzuri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Hill wants to land a leg kick but Kuzuri is out of range.
Kuzuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hill at a distance.
Kuzuri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri throws a shot to the body.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Hill.
Nice body punch from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuzuri scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuzuri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuzuri backs up against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a low kick but Hill moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuzuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hill needs to keep his hands up - Kuzuri had a free shot at his head there.
Kuzuri wants to clinch but Hill slips to the side
and Hill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waru Kuzuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuzuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Kuzuri.
Hill throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill digs a good hook to Kuzuri's body.
Hill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuzuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuzuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Kuzuri throws a push kick but Hill slaps the foot to one side.
Hill throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuzuri lands a head shot.
Kuzuri is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuzuri. Hill shrugs it off though.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Waru Kuzuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuzuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill checks the leg kick.
Hill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuzuri swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill avoids the head kick by Kuzuri.
Hill connects with a solid leg kick.
Hill throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a one two combo.
Kuzuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hill is out of range and Kuzuri settles back down.
Kuzuri throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Kuzuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hill jabs Kuzuri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Hill misses.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzuri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzuri tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Trinity Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuzuri lands with a nice body punch.
Kuzuri feints and then cracks Hill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hill down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuzuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Kuzuri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hill takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Hill avoids the head kick by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri scores with a punch to the head.
Kuzuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hill stuns Kuzuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Kuzuri moved out of range nicely.
Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hill connects with a body shot.
Hill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuzuri is out of range.
Kuzuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuzuri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hill on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzuri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hill is out of range.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuzuri wants to clinch.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuzuri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuzuri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuzuri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Hill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuzuri cracks Hill with an open hand slap.
Kuzuri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kuzuri looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.
Hill checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Waru Kuzuri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hill motions for Kuzuri to come forward. Hill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Kuzuri lands but Hill takes it in his stride.
Kuzuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hill tries to score with a low kick but Kuzuri moves his leg out of the way.
Kuzuri moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuzuri moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuzuri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuzuri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hill.
Kuzuri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuzuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kuzuri - that landed with a thud.
Kuzuri blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuzuri breaks the clinch.
Kuzuri scores with a sloppy right hand. Hill should have avoided that one.
Hill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuzuri under the eye.
Good leg kick by Kuzuri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuzuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Kuzuri's head but Kuzuri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuzuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuzuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hill throws a right hand that Kuzuri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuzuri also avoids with ease.
Kuzuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuzuri rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick which misses Hill's front leg but catches the back leg as Hill tries to avoid it.
Trinity Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hill walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Kuzuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzuri avoids the head kick by Hill.
Kuzuri jabs Hill right on the nose. Hill blinks but takes it well.
Kuzuri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hill moves forwards but Kuzuri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuzuri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
Kuzuri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hill backs up against the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuzuri - that will leave a mark!
Kuzuri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuzuri works Hill's body with a nice hook.
Kuzuri is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hill.
Kuzuri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hill's hands.
Hill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuzuri checks it well.
Kuzuri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuzuri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hill misses with a body kick.
Hill throws a lazy head kick
and Kuzuri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuzuri.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuzuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Kuzuri blocks a body shot from Hill.
Hill misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Kuzuri lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzuri scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
A short left from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri manages to break the clinch.
Hill avoids the body shot from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Kuzuri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuzuri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuzuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuzuri keeps Hill at a distance using the push kick.
Kuzuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hill.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hill pushes Kuzuri away with a front kick.
Hill looks to land a combination. Kuzuri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuzuri finds it's way round the side to connect with Hill's head.
Hill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri feints and then cracks Hill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hill down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waru Kuzuri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuzuri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waru Kuzuri!
Waru Kuzuri made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle has chosen I Like to Move It as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeru Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.
Kyle loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Kyle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hong checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hong misses the target.
Kyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Kyle scores with the left hand. Hong knows he should have avoided that one.
Kyle takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Kyle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hong can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hong is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mandirigmang Pilipino that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kyle.
Hong is trying to control Kyle's posture but Kyle avoids it.
Hong sneaks back into half guard.
Kyle passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle working Hong over with strikes here.
Hong is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyle raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Antonio Hong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Hong slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Kyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyle is working away from the top position though.
Kyle lands with a punch from half guard.
Kyle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kyle.
Kyle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Hong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
Hong swinging wildly here.
Kyle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hong.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Kyle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle throws a leg kick
and Hong counters with a nice body kick.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Kyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyle.
Hong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Takeru Kyle has been cut.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kyle's head.
A low kick from Kyle is predictable there
and Hong counters with a head kick that drops Kyle to the mat! Kyle scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Kyle down.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
Hong feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kyle collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Hong!
Antonio Hong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Creel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Palmer's choice of entrance music: Freddie Gibbs - National Anthem (Fuck The World). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Creel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palmer misses with an uppercut.
Creel tries to land a leg kick but Palmer saw it coming and moves away.
Palmer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab by Creel.
Creel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Arnold Palmer has been cut.
Creel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Carl Creel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creel misses with a body kick.
Creel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palmer.
Palmer jabs Creel right on the nose. Creel blinks but takes it well.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Creel lands with a slapping head kick.
Creel tries to land a front kick but Palmer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creel misses with an uppercut.
Palmer connects with a right hand. Creel shakes it off.
Palmer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Creel.
Creel dips to his left and cracks Palmer with an uppercut!
Creel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Creel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creel scores with a jab to the head.
Palmer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palmer.
Palmer looks for the body kick but Creel saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Creel.
Creel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer takes a swing at Creel's ribcage but misses.
Palmer lands with a slapping head kick.
Creel thuds a left hand into Palmer's body.
Palmer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Palmer misses with a kick to the body.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Creel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Creel.
Creel staying out of range there.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Creel.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creel misses with a low kick.
Palmer connects with a right hand. Creel shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Palmer - just one landing.
Arnold Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Palmer lands but Creel takes it in his stride.
Creel scores with a hook to the body. Palmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer thuds his shin into the meat of Creel's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creel. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Palmer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Creel.
Palmer tries to bum rush Creel with a series of wild strikes but Creel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Creel.
Creel with a nice cross.
Creel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Creel scores with a nice head shot.
Creel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Creel throws a head kick that misses.
Palmer blocks a leg kick.
Creel is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creel blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Creel throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Creel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Palmer.
Palmer throws a hook but Creel blocks it.
Creel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creel. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palmer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creel tries to clinch but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Creel.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creel throws out the jab.
Creel lands a jab to the head.
Creel takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Creel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creel rushes Palmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Creel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Palmer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Creel working aggressively here.
Palmer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Creel tries to throw a body punch but Palmer avoids it by throwing Creel back against the cage.
Creel landing knees to the body.
Palmer looks winded!
Creel working aggressively here.
Creel lands a body shot.
Creel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creel lands with a light punch inside.
Creel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creel misses with a punch on the inside.
Creel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Palmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creel misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creel has a couple of punches blocked by Palmer.
Creel prevents a body shot from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Creel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palmer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creel misses with a looping right.
Palmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Palmer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Creel.
Carl Creel is winning the standup battle so far.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Creel.
Palmer drops his hands momentarily and Creel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Creel is just out of range.
Palmer is looking to land body kicks.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Creel moves out of range easily.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Creel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creel. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Creel.
Creel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Palmer sprawling to the canvas! Palmer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Creel finish him?!
Creel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palmer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Palmer tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Creel wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Creel!
Carl Creel retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Carl Creel said 'There is a little bitch up there in Helsinki ducking my boy Creed. Untuck your dick and stop with the excuses or ill come up there and end you.'.
The defeated Arnold Palmer had this to say: 'Thanks for the opportunity! This was a good learning experience and I hope to come back stronger.'.
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