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UPGV 203 Choi vs Grimm PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heng Keo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahti Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keo comes to the cage accompanied by Fear Factory - H-K (Hunter Killer). Sonni has chosen Aki & Turo - Mahtisonni - as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heng Keo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mahti Sonni!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keo is fending him off so far but Sonni persists. Nope, Keo circles away and we're back to standing.
Sonni throws a body punch but Keo moves out of range.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keo sprawls well. Keo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonni gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Sonni misses.
The crowd cheers as Keo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sonni doesn't seem phased though.
Sonni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Keo moves away and avoids it.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
Sonni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keo counters with a nice uppercut.
Keo dives in and grabs Sonni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sonni pushes down on Keo's head and hops out.
Keo keeps the fight on the outside.
Sonni stalks Keo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keo's face. Keo staggers backwards, shaken.
Sonni wants to clinch up but Keo keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni misses with a lunging right hand
and Keo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keo.
Sonni tries to stall but Keo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
Keo rushes Sonni and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Keo.
Keo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Keo.
Sonni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keo.
Keo is working Sonni over against the cage.
Sonni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonni taking a breather.
Keo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Keo.
Keo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sonni.
Sonni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Keo.
Keo lands a nice uppercut.
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Sonni lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sonni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but Keo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonni tries to free his leg and advance position but Keo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonni wants to pass the guard but Keo is keeping the position.
Keo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sonni throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Keo's body to avoid the submission. Keo has instead reached around Sonni's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Keo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Heng Keo!
After winning the bout, Heng Keo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toma Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim's entrance music is My Dear Little Angle. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Maxim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toma Takahara!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maxim misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Maxim.
Maxim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Christian Maxim has been cut.
Maxim avoids the head kick by Takahara.
Maxim throws a big shot that misses.
Maxim throws a shot from downtown. Takahara moves away and avoids it.
Takahara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takahara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Maxim.
Maxim ducks right into an uppercut from Takahara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahara throws a big shot that misses.
Takahara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takahara shoots in for a takedown but Maxim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takahara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahara closes the distance and pushes Maxim back into the cage.
Maxim 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.
Takahara takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maxim avoids it.
Maxim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Takahara or perhaps it was just good defense by Maxim which made him look bad.
Takahara connects with a solid leg kick.
Maxim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takahara has time to react.
Maxim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahara moves away.
Maxim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahara throws a lazy head kick
and Maxim counters with an inside leg kick.
Takahara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maxim swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahara.
Christian Maxim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxim throws a head kick that misses.
Takahara throws the left hand but Maxim avoids the punch easily.
Maxim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maxim swats away the attempt to clinch by Takahara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxim throws a hook but Takahara avoids it easily.
Takahara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahara lands with a nice body kick.
Maxim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maxim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maxim moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Maxim.
Takahara slips a straight right by Maxim.
Takahara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maxim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takahara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim slips under a jab.
Maxim blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Takahara.
Takahara slips under a jab.
Takahara throws a head kick that misses.
Maxim loads up on a big right hand but Takahara slips the punch.
Takahara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maxim if he has to take too many more of those.
Maxim keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxim lands a head kick!
Maxim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maxim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takahara's head backwards.
Maxim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takahara throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara moves into the clinch successfully.
Maxim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxim blocks a body shot from Takahara.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takahara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxim manages to break the clinch.
Maxim looks to land a left hand but Takahara moved out of range nicely.
Maxim connects with a body shot.
Maxim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahara manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maxim.
Maxim lands an overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Maxim blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by Takahara misses
and Maxim scores with a counter punch that sends Takahara to the canvas! Maxim smells blood - he's punishing Takahara with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Takahara has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Maxim!
A relieved looking Christian Maxim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Something in the Way by Nirvana. The crowd seem to be enjoying Timma's choice of entrance music: Adrenaline Rush. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wayne at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timma slips a jab from Wayne.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Timma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Timma's head but Timma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne lands the left hand.
Timma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Timma.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a right hand that Timma ducks under and follows up with a left that Timma also avoids with ease.
Timma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Wayne.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Timma is just out of range.
Ronnie Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Timma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timma.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timma ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
A telegraphed right hand from Timma misses the target.
Wayne 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.
Timma connects with a body shot that sends Wayne's belly button to the back.
Timma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wayne.
Timma lands with an uppercut that bounces Wayne off the cage and back into range.
Wayne throws the left hand but Timma avoids the punch easily.
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!
Timma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Timma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Timma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne swinging wildly here.
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Timma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Timma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wayne momentarily.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Timma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Timma.
Wayne cracks Timma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Timma moves out of range of the leg kick from Wayne.
Timma slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses
and Timma counters with a low kick, right behind Wayne 's knee.
Timma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wayne's hands.
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Timma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Timma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne wants to clinch but Timma slips to the side
and Timma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Timma lands.
Wayne throws a hook but Timma blocks it.
Timma clobbers Wayne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timma lands a slapping body shot.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timma.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Timma slips a jab from Wayne.
Timma blocks a leg kick.
Timma checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Timma.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Timma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Timma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Wayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Timma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
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 Ronnie Wayne will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wayne moves out of range as Timma throws a body kick.
Timma blocks a low kick nicely.
Wayne connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wayne lands a really nice looking cross but Timma seems unphased.
Timma checks a low kick from Wayne.
Timma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
The crowd cheers as Timma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wayne doesn't seem phased though.
Timma cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Timma moved away.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne lands a really nice looking cross but Timma seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Timma moved out of range nicely.
Timma lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.
Timma checks a leg kick.
Ronnie Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne walks into a left hand.
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Timma finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
Timma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Timma lands with a shot to the body.
Timma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Timma.
Wayne throws a low kick, looking for Timma's leg but Timma calmly moves out of range.
Timma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timma takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Timma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timma.
Wayne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Timma finds it's way through Wayne's defenses.
Wayne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and Timma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne misses with a two punch combination.
Timma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Timma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Timma.
Timma throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Timma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Timma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wayne throws a body punch but Timma moves out of range.
Timma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Timma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Timma is just out of range.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timma moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Timma loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Timma connects with a single shot there.
Timma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Timma lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Timma avoids the body shot from Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Timma lands with a slapping head kick.
Wayne blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
Wayne slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Timma.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Timma moved out of range.
Crunch! Timma slams his shin into Wayne's torso.
Wayne misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timma scores with a nice right hand.
Wayne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wayne slips a straight right by Timma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Timma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Timma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wayne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Timma is out of range.
A low kick from Wayne misses
and Timma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Timma lands a head kick!
It looks like Ronnie Wayne has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wayne tries to work over Timma's front leg with a kick but Timma checks it.
Wayne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Timma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timma cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne cracks Timma with a good jab.
Timma avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Timma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wayne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timma. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Timma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timma lands a slapping body shot.
Timma checks a leg kick.
Timma misses with a hook to the body
and Wayne counters with a three punch combo that has Timma backing up. Timma nods at Wayne to acknowledge the strikes.
Wayne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne throws a low kick but Timma avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Timma thows a body shot but no joy.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
Timma throws a sloppy body shot
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
Timma is rocked!
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Timma is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him?
Timma feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Timma just misses with a punch to the body.
Timma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
Wayne lands with an overhand left.
Wayne drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Timma right on the button. Timma goes down! Wayne follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Wayne gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie Wayne!
After the fight, Ronnie Wayne was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itsik Obas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renars Stunza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obas comes into the arena with Perfect Gentelman blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itsik Obas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renars Stunza!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obas darts in trying to clinch
and Stunza counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Itsik Obas has been cut.
Obas tries to clinch but Stunza moves away
and Stunza counters with a straight right hand.
Obas looks to clinch
and Stunza counters with a right hand to the body.
Obas takes one to the chin there.
Obas tries to clinch there but Stunza circles away.
Stunza misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stunza shoots in and drives through. Obas sprawls well.
Stunza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Obas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stunza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stunza's head.
It looks like Renars Stunza has been cut.
Stunza blocks a head kick by Obas.
Obas has Stunza up against the cage in a clinch.
Obas trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Obas throws an elbow but misses.
Stunza breaks from the clinch.
Obas throws a head kick but Stunza moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stunza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stunza keeps the fight on the outside.
Stunza lands a right hook to the body.
Stunza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stunza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stunza drops Obas with a left right combo! Stunza follows him down to the ground into side control.
Obas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stunza lands an elbow.
Oh Obas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stunza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stunza lands a strong strike to the head of Obas. That's dazed him! Stunza looking to finish here. Obas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Stunza lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renars Stunza!
A relieved looking Renars Stunza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Corrida's choice of entrance music: Shadowhunter. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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169 lbs
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30
180 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Corrida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark missing with a left hand there. Corrida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cameron Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corrida. Corrida obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corrida is defended easily by Clark.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Corrida counters with a nice leg kick.
Corrida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Corrida wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Corrida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corrida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Corrida blocks a jab.
Corrida dives in and grabs Clark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes down on Corrida's head and hops out.
Corrida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Clark's head coaches at Caveman Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Corrida saw that one coming.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark scoring well with a low kick there.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corrida.
Cameron Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corrida.
Corrida defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Clark throws a hook but Corrida avoids it easily.
Corrida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Corrida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark with a jab.
Cameron Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Corrida.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clark. That's going to slow Corrida down.
Corrida tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corrida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrida can't break the clinch.
Corrida is looking to take this one to the mat.
Corrida misses with a punch on the inside.
Corrida jumps guard but Clark stands there with Corrida around his waist. Corrida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corrida takes a shot to the head.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Corrida.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Corrida controls his hands.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Corrida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corrida tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clark just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corrida is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Corrida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clark.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corrida is trying to pull guard but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Corrida tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.
Corrida tries to circle away but Clark has him pinned against the cage.
Corrida is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corrida is looking to break free of the clinch but Clark has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark misses with some punches.
Corrida tries to break free but Clark pushes him back against the cage.
Corrida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corrida misses with a head kick.
Clark has Corrida up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Corrida avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Corrida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Corrida blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corrida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corrida.
Clark jabs Corrida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clark lands a jab.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clark moves into the clinch.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Corrida is blocking nicely.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Corrida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corrida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clark working aggressively here.
Corrida tries to break free but Clark pushes him back against the cage.
Corrida tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Cameron Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corrida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Corrida. Corrida gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Corrida.
Corrida fails with the takedown.
Clark throws a body punch but Corrida moves out of range.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Corrida's head but Corrida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corrida closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Corrida lands in his opponent's guard.
Corrida won't allow Clark to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corrida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Corrida controlling from the top position.
Clark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corrida defends it easily.
Corrida stands up over Clark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corrida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corrida cracks Clark with a solid left hand.
Corrida postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Corrida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Corrida from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to stand but Corrida is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corrida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corrida would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Clark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corrida is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corrida stays in close to Clark's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Corrida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Corrida circles away.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Corrida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corrida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corrida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clark sprawls well. Clark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corrida gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark throws a right and a left that Corrida avoids nicely.
Corrida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Corrida closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Corrida pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Corrida cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrida moves into the clinch.
Clark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corrida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corrida stalling the fight.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corrida backwards.
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Corrida throws an elbow that misses.
Clark keeps control of Corrida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corrida is trying to pull guard but Clark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cameron Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corrida.
A shot in the inside from Clark.
Corrida tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Corrida has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corrida is trying to trip Clark. He has hold of a leg but Clark is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Corrida persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Clark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corrida is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corrida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clark's guard.
Corrida wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corrida defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corrida trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Corrida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corrida stops Clark from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corrida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corrida with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corrida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juan Corrida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Corrida from controlling successfully.
Corrida is stalling in the full guard.
Corrida wants to stand but Clark is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Corrida.
I think Corrida 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corrida!
Juan Corrida took some time post fight to say the following; 'Now go get your fuckin' shinebox.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Senerchia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senerchia has chosen Can You Hear Me as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
285 lbs
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29
280 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Mark Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Senerchia!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senerchia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kyle is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Senerchia misses.
Senerchia misses with a straight right.
Senerchia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Kyle.
Senerchia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Senerchia keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kyle showed some decent athleticism there.
Kyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Senerchia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kyle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Senerchia defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle uses his free foot to push down on Senerchia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Senerchia.
Kyle avoids the attempt from Senerchia to control.
Kyle has control of Senerchia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Senerchia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kyle 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.
Senerchia is trying to stand.
Senerchia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Senerchia wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Senerchia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kyle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Senerchia wants to hold on but Kyle pushes him away.
We've been hearing that Kyle has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Senerchia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kyle is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Senerchia goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Takeru Mark Kyle!
Takeru Mark Kyle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Salwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Saku kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gabriel Salwa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seyran Zeynalabdinov's chin.
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198 lbs
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204 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Salwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Zeynalabdinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeynalabdinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salwa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zeynalabdinov is out of range and Salwa settles back down.
Zeynalabdinov fails to land with a series of punches.
Salwa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to maintain the position but Salwa is very close to passing his half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to improve his position.
Salwa wants to control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping him busy.
Zeynalabdinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salwa is working away from the top position though.
Zeynalabdinov wants to get back to full guard but Salwa has mounted him!
Salwa trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov tries to hold on but Salwa postures up.
Salwa is looking to work his way around to Zeynalabdinov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Salwa looking to control but Zeynalabdinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zeynalabdinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Salwa trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is having none of it.
Zeynalabdinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salwa content just to control the position here.
Zeynalabdinov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Salwa passes to side control.
Salwa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zeynalabdinov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalabdinov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zeynalabdinov connects with a nice short shot to Salwa's temple.
Ground and pound from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeynalabdinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov lands strikes from half guard.
Salwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zeynalabdinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salwa wants to control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salwa taking some punishment here, with Zeynalabdinov in his half guard.
Salwa looking for submissions off his back.
Salwa gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Salwa is working from the bottom.
Salwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salwa is controlling the pace.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salwa pulls his head out easily.
Salwa is thwarting Zeynalabdinov's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salwa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salwa prevents Zeynalabdinov from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zeynalabdinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salwa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zeynalabdinov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zeynalabdinov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salwa misses with a leg kick
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a shoot takedown. Salwa fights it but they end up in guard.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Salwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Salwa, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Salwa keeps moving.
Zeynalabdinov lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov lands a couple of elbows.
Salwa wants to sweep here but Zeynalabdinov controlling him for the moment.
Salwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zeynalabdinov stopping the sweep attempt from Salwa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov with a nice head shot there.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Salwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salwa controls Zeynalabdinov momentarily but Zeynalabdinov frees himself.
Zeynalabdinov postures up in Salwa's guard and throws a big left but Salwa blocks it.
Salwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Salwa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zeynalabdinov is just riding it out for now. Salwa eventually gives up the hold.
Zeynalabdinov is not content to let Salwa control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salwa controlling the pace.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salwa wants to free his trapped foot but Zeynalabdinov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zeynalabdinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zeynalabdinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salwa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a triangle but Salwa pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeynalabdinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salwa passes into side control.
Salwa trying to control the action but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salwa off and has taken his back!
Salwa is really stuck here.
Zeynalabdinov punches Salwa on the ear.
Zeynalabdinov is persistently looking for the submission but Salwa is defending it well.
Salwa trying to control the hands but Zeynalabdinov breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a big shot to the side of Salwa's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeynalabdinov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Salwa hold on?
Even with his hooks in, Zeynalabdinov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zeynalabdinov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Salwa is trapped and Zeynalabdinov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zeynalabdinov is working the ground and pound. Can Salwa escape?
Zeynalabdinov scores with punches from the back.
Salwa is rocked!
Zeynalabdinov lands strikes from the back and Salwa isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
A victorious Seyran Zeynalabdinov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Monster by Skillet. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monty Brown!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown with a hook.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolfschanze in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Brown misses.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cruz tries to escape but Brown is in control.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Brown drags him back down.
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown advances to mount.
Cruz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown working Cruz over with strikes here.
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cruz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cruz shrugs it off.
Cruz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Brown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brown raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz is rocked!
Brown lands a big elbow - Cruz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cruz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Monty Brown!
After winning the bout, Monty Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer . Chikatilo has chosen Black Sunshine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tatti Tasapaksu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Chikatilo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatilo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chikatilo.
A slow jab from Tasapaksu misses its intended target.
Chikatilo misses with a low kick.
Tasapaksu loads up on a big right hand but Chikatilo slips the punch.
Chikatilo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tasapaksu misses with a left hand
so Chikatilo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chikatilo looking to pass the guard.
Tasapaksu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chikatilo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tasapaksu keeping moving, preventing Chikatilo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatilo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andrei Chikatilo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chikatilo cracks Tasapaksu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
Tasapaksu misses with a body punch
and Chikatilo counters with a straight right hand.
Chikatilo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tasapaksu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chikatilo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chikatilo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tasapaksu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasapaksu scores with a body shot.
Tasapaksu throws a body punch but Chikatilo moves out of range.
Tasapaksu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chikatilo looks for a takedown but Tasapaksu sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu throws out a leg kick but Chikatilo moves out of range and Tasapaksu only half commits.
Chikatilo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chikatilo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chikatilo trying to control but Tasapaksu is working from the bottom.
Chikatilo won't allow Tasapaksu to sweep him here.
Chikatilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasapaksu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasapaksu being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tasapaksu pulls Chikatilo in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andrei Chikatilo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tasapaksu, as that shot connected.
Chikatilo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chikatilo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tasapaksu lands a nice hook to Chikatilo's body. Chikatilo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikatilo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu wants to land a leg kick but Chikatilo is out of range.
Tasapaksu throws a hook but Chikatilo blocks it.
Chikatilo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tasapaksu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chikatilo is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tasapaksu misses with a few strikes there.
Chikatilo misses with a hook. Tasapaksu ducked under it nicely.
Chikatilo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chikatilo tries to bum rush Tasapaksu with a series of wild strikes but Tasapaksu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick
enabling Chikatilo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chikatilo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick that is checked
so Chikatilo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tasapaksu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chikatilo is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chikatilo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Chikatilo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatti Tasapaksu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tasapaksu takes a swing at Chikatilo's ribcage but misses.
Tasapaksu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chikatilo slips a straight right by Tasapaksu.
Chikatilo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu moves into the clinch.
Tasapaksu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chikatilo fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tasapaksu.
Chikatilo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatilo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tasapaksu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tasapaksu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tasapaksu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chikatilo fails to pull guard.
Tatti Tasapaksu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Chikatilo.
Chikatilo is breathing heavily.
Tasapaksu lands with a short shot to the head.
Tasapaksu lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chikatilo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chikatilo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tasapaksu is defending well.
Tasapaksu stalling.
Chikatilo wants a takedown.
Tasapaksu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chikatilo jumps guard but Tasapaksu stands there with Chikatilo around his waist. Chikatilo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tasapaksu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chikatilo avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo is trying to pull guard but Tasapaksu has him pressed against the cage.
Tasapaksu throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tasapaksu.
Chikatilo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chikatilo can't break the clinch.
Tasapaksu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chikatilo up against the cage.
Chikatilo tries to pull guard but Tasapaksu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tasapaksu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chikatilo is looking to break free of the clinch but Tasapaksu has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tasapaksu keeps control of Chikatilo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tasapaksu lands a left hand.
Tasapaksu wants to stall.
Chikatilo avoids the elbow strike from Tasapaksu, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chikatilo is trying to pull guard but Tasapaksu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tasapaksu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chikatilo.
A hook to the body from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Andrei Chikatilo has been cut.
Tasapaksu can't find room to land a body shot as Chikatilo controls the action.
Chikatilo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tasapaksu is pressed up against the cage. Chikatilo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tasapaksu down to the mat. Tasapaksu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tasapaksu scores with a leg kick.
Chikatilo avoids the head kick by Tasapaksu.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tasapaksu misses with a series of wild punches.
Chikatilo throws a head kick that misses
and Tasapaksu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tasapaksu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tasapaksu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chikatilo on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatilo moves away.
Chikatilo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tasapaksu misses with a leg kick
and Chikatilo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chikatilo.
Tasapaksu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chikatilo manages to get himself to full guard.
Tasapaksu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tasapaksu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tasapaksu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chikatilo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tasapaksu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chikatilo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tasapaksu is one step ahead there.
Tasapaksu wants to get up but he can't break Chikatilo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Tasapaksu ducks right into an uppercut from Chikatilo.
Chikatilo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chikatilo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chikatilo checks a low kick from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chikatilo.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch but Chikatilo moves out of range.
Tasapaksu misses with a two punch combination.
Tasapaksu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chikatilo's calf.
Tasapaksu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tatti Tasapaksu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Chikatilo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tasapaksu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tasapaksu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chikatilo is just out of range.
Chikatilo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with low kicks.
Tatti Tasapaksu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chikatilo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chikatilo thumps Tasapaksu with a low kick.
Tasapaksu tests Chikatilo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chikatilo lands a jab to the head.
Tasapaksu tries to land a leg kick but Chikatilo saw it coming and moves away.
Chikatilo lands with a good body shot.
Tasapaksu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tasapaksu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tasapaksu scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Tasapaksu misses
and Chikatilo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tasapaksu moves out of range as Chikatilo throws a body kick.
Tasapaksu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo throws a leg kick but Tasapaksu moved away.
Tasapaksu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tasapaksu jabs Chikatilo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chikatilo tries to score with a low kick but Tasapaksu moves his leg out of the way.
Tasapaksu throws a nice head kick!
Tasapaksu lands a big head kick that sends Chikatilo tumbling to the mat! Tasapaksu takes a step backwards and waves Chikatilo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chikatilo is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chikatilo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tasapaksu.
Chikatilo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tasapaksu finish him?
Tasapaksu throws a solid leg kick but Chikatilo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu misses with a head kick.
Chikatilo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chikatilo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chikatilo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tasapaksu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chikatilo can pounce on him.
Chikatilo jabs Tasapaksu right on the nose. Tasapaksu blinks but takes it well.
Tasapaksu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo misses with a low kick as Tasapaksu jumps back.
Tasapaksu fails to land with a series of punches.
Chikatilo is looking to chop away at Tasapaksu's legs.
Chikatilo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tasapaksu throws a jab but it's blocked by Chikatilo.
Tasapaksu misses with a two punch combination.
Chikatilo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tasapaksu misses with a double jab.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick but Chikatilo moves out of range easily.
Tasapaksu moves out of range as Chikatilo strikes.
Tasapaksu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chikatilo circles away quickly and effectively.
Tasapaksu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tasapaksu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu blocks the body kick.
Tasapaksu misses the jab.
A big right from Chikatilo misses.
Nice body kick from Chikatilo.
Chikatilo blocks a head kick by Tasapaksu.
Chikatilo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chikatilo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tasapaksu.
Chikatilo cracks Tasapaksu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatilo blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tasapaksu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tasapaksu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chikatilo is out of range and Tasapaksu settles back down.
Tasapaksu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatti Tasapaksu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tasapaksu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatti Tasapaksu!
Our winner, Tatti Tasapaksu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between K.J. Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). J. Choi and Ben Grimm. Choi's entrance music is PSY - Gangnam Style. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, K.J. Choi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi blocks a jab.
Grimm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Choi is able to avoid easily.
Grimm throws a right hand that Choi ducks under and follows up with a left that Choi also avoids with ease.
Grimm avoids a kick to the body.
Grimm throws a front kick aimed at Choi's knee but Choi avoids it well.
Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Choi moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Choi under the eye.
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
A head kick misses from Choi.
A bone on bone clash there as Grimm blocks the leg kick.
Grimm's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Choi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimm scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Choi will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimm throws a jab when Choi was well out of range.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses
and Choi counters with a leg kick.
Grimm tests Choi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choi misses with an uppercut.
Choi blocks the body kick.
Grimm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimm.
Grimm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ben Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm walks into a stiff left hand from Choi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimm.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimm moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Grimm misses.
A low kick from Grimm misses
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimm misses the shot to the body.
Choi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Choi misses with a head kick.
Grimm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Choi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimm's head.
Choi blocks a jab.
Grimm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Choi is out of range.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimm.
Grimm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Choi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Choi throws a hook to the side of Grimm's head but Grimm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Choi does no damage.
Choi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimm.
Grimm misses with a low kick.
Choi throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimm scores with a shot to the body.
Choi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimm.
Grimm scores with a kick to the body.
Choi checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grimm moves into the clinch.
Choi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimm working aggressively here.
Grimm misses with some punches.
Choi cracks Grimm with a nice body shot.
Grimm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Choi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grimm can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
A body shot lands from Grimm.
Grimm has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimm misses with the head strike.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Grimm dominated that round.
That's time! Choi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grimm misses with a looping left.
Choi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimm connects with a leg kick. Choi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grimm throws a solid leg kick but Choi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimm.
A leg kick checked by Choi.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
Choi tries to land a body kick
and Grimm counters with a body kick that stops Choi in his tracks momentarily.
Choi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Choi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grimm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grimm lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimm lands with a right hand.
Grimm drives through and clinches with Choi against the cage.
Grimm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grimm working aggressively here.
Grimm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Grimm.
Grimm lands a hook that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Grimm fails to land.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choi.
A nice left hand lands by Grimm.
Choi tries to throw a body punch but Grimm avoids it by throwing Choi back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
Choi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
Grimm digs a right hand underneath Choi's ribcage. Choi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choi.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimm misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Grimm.
Grimm tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Grimm back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Choi takes a shot to the head.
Choi is rocked!
Grimm working aggressively here.
Oh Choi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Grimm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi blocking some punches.
Ben Grimm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimm misses with some punches.
Grimm has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimm has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
A head punch on the inside from Grimm fails to land.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
Choi seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grimm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Grimm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimm can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Grimm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Choi blocking some punches.
Choi tries to break the clinch but Grimm is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choi.
Grimm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi takes a shot to the head.
Grimm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Grimm.
Grimm prevents Choi from breaking the clinch.
Grimm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choi working aggressively here.
Grimm can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Choi blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Grimm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grimm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimm misses with the head strike.
Grimm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Grimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Choi defending well as Grimm loads up on a big left hand.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi tries to land a front kick but Grimm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Choi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimm under the eye.
Grimm misses with a hook
and Choi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimm thows a leg kick but Choi checks it
and Choi moves into the clinch.
Grimm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimm controls his hands.
Grimm presses Choi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grimm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Grimm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimm creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Choi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Choi drops to his knees and Grimm pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Grimm! Ben Grimm retains his heavyweight title!
Ben Grimm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated K.J. Choi had this to say: 'I want to thank UPG and Ben Grimm for this opportunity. I tried my hardest but it wasn't enough. I will work my way back up to be more worthy in this very deep division for the title hopefully someday in the future.'.
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