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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Prijovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Batista Da Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pride Theme. Nemanja Prijovic 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nemanja Prijovic!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Batista Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Prijovic which made him look bad.
Batista Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prijovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prijovic. Batista Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Prijovic. No joy for Batista Da Silva on that attempt.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Prijovic counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batista Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batista Da Silva blocks a head kick by Prijovic.
Prijovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prijovic keeps Batista Da Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Batista Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prijovic's coach down at Kebab House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Prijovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Batista Da Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prijovic tries to score with a low kick but Batista Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Batista Da Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Nemanja Prijovic has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Prijovic. Beautiful body shot.
Batista Da Silva avoids the head kick by Prijovic.
Batista Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Prijovic.
Prijovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Prijovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Batista Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Prijovic lands a jab to the head.
Prijovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista Da Silva misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Prijovic.
Prijovic lands a big head kick that sends Batista Da Silva tumbling to the mat! Prijovic takes a step backwards and waves Batista Da Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Batista Da Silva is rocked!
It looks like Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prijovic lands a big right hook! Batista Da Silva looks hurt but is still standing! Prijovic lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Batista Da Silva falls down and Prijovic dives in with a huge hammer fist! Batista Da Silva's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Prijovic runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nemanja Prijovic!
A very excited looking Nemanja Prijovic 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by The Claw. Cero has chosen Hate Me Now - Nas as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffin.
Cero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cero avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Cero lands with a slapping head kick.
Griffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rutgers Athletic Club in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin throws the kick towards the body but Cero avoids it.
Griffin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Cero circles away.
We've been informed that Cero has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheers as Cero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffin doesn't seem phased though.
Cero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Cero checks a low kick from Griffin.
Griffin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cero throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Cero.
Griffin throws out a leg kick but Cero moves out of range and Griffin only half commits.
Cero throws the left hand but Griffin avoids the punch easily.
Griffin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cero counters with a solid body kick.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Cero scores with a spinning back kick!
Griffin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Griffin tries to land a front kick but Cero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffin drives through and clinches with Cero against the cage.
Griffin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Griffin misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cero managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin misses with some punches.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Cero avoids the damage to the body.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cero has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cero's elbow.
Cero misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cero lands a nice shot that snaps Griffin's head back.
Cero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffin clinches up with Cero and pushes him back against the cage.
Cero tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cero tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cero avoids it.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Cero is blocking nicely.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Cero avoids the damage to the body.
Cero tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin.
Cero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Griffin lands a knee to the head.
Cero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cero misses with a body punch.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Cero has the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cero lands with a light punch inside.
Cero has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Griffin blocks an uppercut.
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 Jason Griffin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cero throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Griffin tries to score with a low kick but Cero moves his leg out of the way.
Griffin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
Cero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin thuds a left hand into Cero's body.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Cero.
Griffin tries a low kick but Cero avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Griffin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cero - the referee stops the clock and Griffin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cero. Griffin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cero lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cero scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Cero blocks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cero 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.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cero.
Numero Cero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cero needs to keep his hands up - Griffin had a free shot at his head there.
Jason Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cero was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Nice body kick there by Griffin.
A clash of legs there as Cero blocks the low kick.
Griffin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffin throws a push kick but Cero slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Cero slips the punch.
Cero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffin thows a leg kick but Cero checks it
and Cero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to score with a low kick but Cero moves his leg out of the way.
Cero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffin swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cero.
Griffin throws the kick towards the body but Cero avoids it.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Cero pushes him off.
Griffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Cero as he checks the leg kick.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cero is just out of range.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Cero thows a body shot but no joy.
Cero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin feints and then cracks Cero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cero down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with a looping right.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cero moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
A bone on bone clash there as Cero blocks the leg kick.
Cero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Cero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Cero counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cero tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Griffin is looking to wear down Cero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cero throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a low kick, looking for Cero's leg but Cero calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Griffin!
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Cero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cero throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Cero. Cero maintains the clinch.
Cero managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Griffin.
Cero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero scores with a jab. Griffin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cero lands a jab to Griffin's midsection.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cero checks a low kick from Griffin.
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 Jason Griffin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Griffin throws a body kick that misses.
Cero checks a low kick from Griffin.
Griffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Griffin
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cero throws a hook but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Cero's ribs.
Griffin lands with a shot to the body.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Cero avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cero lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin slips a straight right by Cero.
Cero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Cero misses with a body shot.
Cero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffin blocks the body kick.
Cero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin throws a body kick that misses.
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cero avoids it.
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Cero has managed to clinch.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Cero has him pressed against the cage.
Numero Cero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin is looking to slow Cero down with leg kicks.
Cero moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Cero jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Cero misses its intended target.
Griffin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cero is out of range and Griffin settles back down.
Cero blocks a jab.
Cero moves away from the strike by Griffin.
Griffin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin takes a swing at Cero's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin motions for Cero to come forward. Griffin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cero throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Griffin connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffin.
Griffin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cero is able to avoid easily.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero is trying to stall.
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
Cero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jason Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Cero won't allow it.
Griffin letting Cero take a breather here.
Griffin tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Griffin!
Jason Griffin gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
33 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Domingo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez connects with a leg kick. Randolph looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab, jab by Randolph - just one landing.
Randolph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Perez saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Randolph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Randolph misses with a low kick.
That kick from Randolph tenderised Perez's leg. Perez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Randolph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez thuds his right hand into Randolph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Randolph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randolph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sly Randolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range.
Randolph scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one.
Randolph throws a leg kick but Perez moved away.
Randolph throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randolph throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randolph scores with a push kick.
Perez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Randolph feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perez's calf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Randolph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perez - the referee stops the clock and Randolph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perez. Randolph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Randolph takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randolph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Perez slips under a jab from Randolph.
Randolph throws a low kick but Perez moves out of range easily.
Perez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph misses with a leg kick.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Randolph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randolph misses with a low kick as Perez jumps back.
Perez lands a glancing blow to the side of Randolph's head.
Randolph tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way.
Perez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randolph checks a leg kick.
Perez 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.
Perez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Randolph misses with a leg kick
and Perez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Perez.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Perez wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Randolph working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Randolph is controlling Perez's posture.
Perez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randolph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Randolph doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Perez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Randolph - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sly Randolph!
An out of breath Sly Randolph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
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135 lbs
35 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins 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.
Kuzuri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuzuri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuzuri throws out a powerful jab.
Dawkins throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Dawkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuzuri throws a body kick that misses.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot that sends Dawkins's belly button to the back.
Kuzuri punishes Dawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuzuri.
Dawkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dawkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A clash of legs there as Dawkins blocks the low kick.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuzuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dawkins throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dawkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuzuri's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kuzuri trying to control the position.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Kuzuri keeps moving.
Kuzuri looking to control.
Dawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuzuri's head.
Dawkins won't allow Kuzuri to sweep him 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!
Kuzuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawkins is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Kuzuri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuzuri is retaining full guard.
Kuzuri can't keep his opponent in guard - Dawkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dawkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuzuri sees it coming and defends easily.
Dawkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuzuri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dawkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuzuri is not content to let Dawkins control the position.
Kuzuri is trying to control but can't.
Kuzuri is pressing down on Dawkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dawkins is looking to pass into half guard but Kuzuri pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuzuri is in guard.
Kuzuri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuzuri wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
Kuzuri stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control the position.
Kuzuri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dawkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuzuri has managed to get both his arms back between Dawkins's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuzuri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuzuri wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
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 Richard Dawkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuzuri misses the target.
Kuzuri lands a nice hook to Dawkins's body. Dawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuzuri lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawkins's head.
A head kick misses from Kuzuri.
That kick from Dawkins tenderised Kuzuri's leg. Kuzuri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawkins takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri missing with a left hand there. Dawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Dawkins was well out of range.
Kuzuri's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuzuri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuzuri blocks a leg kick.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuzuri blocks the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking to chop away at Kuzuri's legs.
Kuzuri with a hook.
Kuzuri throws out a powerful jab.
Kuzuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dawkins's head.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot.
Dawkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuzuri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dawkins thumps Kuzuri with a low kick.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waru Kuzuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuzuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Dawkins blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawkins at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuzuri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuzuri gets back to full guard.
Kuzuri controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
Kuzuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawkins defends it easily.
Dawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins forces his way into half guard.
Kuzuri is trying to control but can't.
Dawkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuzuri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuzuri controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawkins lands a nice short elbow.
Richard Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuzuri wants to control but Dawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dawkins slips a nice elbow through Kuzuri's hands, connecting with Kuzuri's forehead.
Kuzuri gets back to full guard.
Dawkins throwing strikes from guard but Kuzuri blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri is looking to sweep but instead, Dawkins has passed into half guard.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuzuri's head.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Kuzuri dodges it nicely.
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!
Kuzuri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Ground and pound from Dawkins.
Dawkins slips a nice elbow through Kuzuri's hands, connecting with Kuzuri's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuzuri has his hands clasped together around Dawkins's back. He's all about the action.
Kuzuri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
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 Richard Dawkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuzuri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawkins.
Kuzuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawkins.
Dawkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick and Dawkins moves out of range easily.
Kuzuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Dawkins moved away.
Kuzuri misses with a looping left.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kuzuri misses its intended target.
Dawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzuri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuzuri tries to score with a low kick but Dawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri 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.
Kuzuri jabs Dawkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuzuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. Dawkins moves away and avoids it.
Dawkins slips a jab and a cross from Kuzuri.
Some bone on bone action there as Dawkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuzuri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dawkins is out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
Dawkins is looking to wear down Kuzuri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuzuri blocks a jab.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dawkins throws a low kick but Kuzuri avoids it.
Good leg kick by Kuzuri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Dawkins's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri thuds his right hand into Dawkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kuzuri. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dawkins feints and then cracks Kuzuri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuzuri down.
Dawkins takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuzuri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri lands a leg kick that knocks Dawkins off balance momentarily.
Kuzuri misses with a hook.
Kuzuri throws a head kick but Dawkins moves out of range.
Kuzuri throws a low kick but Dawkins avoids it.
Kuzuri lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawkins's head.
Kuzuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins lands a really nice looking cross but Kuzuri seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuzuri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dawkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzuri.
Dawkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Dawkins's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Kuzuri misses
and Dawkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dawkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuzuri is just riding it out for now. Dawkins eventually gives up the hold.
Kuzuri trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuzuri to regain full guard.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuzuri doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kuzuri struggling a bit here.
Kuzuri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins is putting a hurting on Kuzuri here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waru Kuzuri.
I think Dawkins 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Dawkins!
Richard Dawkins took some time post fight to say the following; 'Shout out to Ethan Downs. Much respect for you and your team. Damn, it feels good to be a gangsta...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Solovyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda has chosen Cant del Barça as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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157 lbs
34 - 10 - 2 |
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169 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
34 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Solovyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Esqueda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solovyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esqueda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Solovyev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Esqueda throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Esqueda.
Solovyev lands with a kick to the temple. Esqueda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Solovyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Esqueda's head.
Solovyev avoids the body shot from Esqueda.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solovyev.
A shot to the liver by Esqueda. Beautiful body shot.
Solovyev misses the shot to the body.
Solovyev throws a leg kick but Esqueda checks it.
Solovyev thows a body shot but no joy.
Esqueda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been informed that Esqueda has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esqueda moves out of range of the body kick from Solovyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Solovyev misses.
Solovyev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Esqueda.
Esqueda throws a hook but Solovyev avoids it easily.
Solovyev lands with a good body shot.
Vladimir Solovyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solovyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Esqueda jabs Solovyev right on the nose. Solovyev blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Solovyev misses.
Solovyev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esqueda.
Esqueda takes a swing at Solovyev's ribcage but misses.
Esqueda thows a body shot but no joy.
Esqueda avoids the head kick by Solovyev.
Esqueda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev misses with a looping left.
Esqueda 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.
We've been told by Solovyev's head coaches at UMMA Gym Now with StandUP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esqueda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solovyev.
That kick from Solovyev tenderised Esqueda's leg. Esqueda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Solovyev throws out a leg kick but Esqueda moves out of range and Solovyev only half commits.
Solovyev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Solovyev tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solovyev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Solovyev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solovyev avoids the body shot from Esqueda.
Esqueda checks a leg kick.
Esqueda throws out a loose jab but Solovyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solovyev. Esqueda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esqueda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solovyev.
Esqueda misses with a body shot.
Solovyev throws out a loose jab but Esqueda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses.
Solovyev motions for Esqueda to come forward. Solovyev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solovyev throws a leg kick but Esqueda moved away.
Esqueda avoids a kick to the body.
Solovyev tries to land a body kick
and Esqueda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Esqueda wants to control from the top but Solovyev keeps moving.
Esqueda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esqueda throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda trying to control but Solovyev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esqueda looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esqueda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solovyev pushes Esqueda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Esqueda throws a push kick but Solovyev slaps the foot to one side.
Solovyev throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solovyev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Esqueda.
A low kick from Esqueda misses
and Solovyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vladimir Solovyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esqueda connects with a leg kick. Solovyev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Solovyev 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.
Esqueda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esqueda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solovyev's hands.
Solovyev looks to land a left hand but Esqueda moved out of range nicely.
Vladimir Solovyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Esqueda throws a body punch but Solovyev moves out of range.
Solovyev throws a leg kick that misses.
Solovyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solovyev misses with a straight left.
Esqueda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Solovyev 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.
Solovyev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esqueda avoids the head kick by Solovyev.
Esqueda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Esqueda lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esqueda.
Esqueda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Esqueda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esqueda scores with a hook to the body. Solovyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esqueda cracks Solovyev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Esqueda moves out of range of the body kick from Solovyev.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Jab from Solovyev.
Esqueda staying out of range there.
Esqueda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esqueda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev misses with an uppercut. Esqueda saw that one coming.
Solovyev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Esqueda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Solovyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solovyev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esqueda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esqueda looks to land a body kick but Solovyev moved away.
Solovyev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Esqueda.
Esqueda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Esqueda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Solovyev misses with a combination
and Esqueda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Solovyev won't be happy with that.
Solovyev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Solovyev is looking to regain half guard here but Esqueda keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev pushes Esqueda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Esqueda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Esqueda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Esqueda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Solovyev is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Esqueda.
Solovyev is trying to get back to half guard.
Esqueda tries to score with some ground and pound. Solovyev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Esqueda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda prevents Solovyev from escaping the position.
Solovyev is looking to regain half guard here but Esqueda keeps moving and retains side control.
Esqueda trying to control the action but Solovyev is working from the bottom.
Esqueda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solovyev is trying to improve his position.
Solovyev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solovyev tries to buck Esqueda off but Esqueda is having none of it.
Esqueda working away.
Solovyev pushes Esqueda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Esqueda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda 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!
Esqueda misses the shot to the body.
Esqueda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Solovyev misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Solovyev.
Esqueda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Solovyev rather than just go for the knockout.
Solovyev throws a lazy head kick
and Esqueda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Solovyev's guard now.
Esqueda wants to control from the top but Solovyev keeps moving.
Solovyev is looking to stand up but Esqueda isn't so interested in that idea.
Solovyev pushes Esqueda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esqueda scores with a hook to the body. Solovyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solovyev avoids the body shot from Esqueda.
Solovyev avoids the body shot from Esqueda.
Esqueda takes one to the side of the head.
Solovyev throws a lazy uppercut
and Esqueda counters with a single leg into guard. Solovyev didn't expect that.
Esqueda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solovyev is keeping the position for now.
Esqueda won't allow Solovyev to sweep him here.
Esqueda wants to pass the guard but Solovyev is keeping the position.
Esqueda throws a big right hand that misses.
Solovyev keeping moving, preventing Esqueda from controlling successfully.
Esqueda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Esqueda tries to free his leg and advance position but Solovyev is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solovyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solovyev keeping full guard, as Esqueda tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Solovyev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladimir Solovyev.
Solovyev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esqueda.
Esqueda looks to score with a jab to the body but Solovyev is just out of range.
Solovyev throws a low kick, looking for Esqueda's leg but Esqueda calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solovyev misses with a low kick.
Esqueda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esqueda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solovyev.
Esqueda is looking to score with low kicks.
Solovyev thumps Esqueda with a low kick.
Solovyev throws a leg kick but Esqueda checks it.
Esqueda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Solovyev. That one must have hurt.
Solovyev tries to work over Esqueda's front leg with a kick but Esqueda checks it.
No joy there for Solovyev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Solovyev. Those never looked like landing.
Solovyev looks for the body kick but Esqueda saw that one coming.
Solovyev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Esqueda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Solovyev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Esqueda checks it well.
Solovyev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Solovyev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esqueda looks for the body kick but Solovyev saw that one coming.
Solovyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solovyev throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solovyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esqueda.
Esqueda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solovyev throws a leg kick but Esqueda checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Esqueda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esqueda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Esqueda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gerard Esqueda waved his t-shirt featuring $300's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins has chosen Public Enemy - Shut 'Em Down as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
34 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
We've been informed that Hopkins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wise thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Wise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wise drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wise is looking to slow Hopkins down with leg kicks.
Wise has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cooker in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Wise blocks the leg kick.
Wise 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.
Wise throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Wise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Wise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wise doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wise scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wise.
Wise thows a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Wise finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wise.
Wise misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
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!
Wise staying out of range there.
Wise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wise turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wise.
Hopkins thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a hook but Wise avoids it easily.
Wise walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hopkins thows a leg kick but Wise checks it
and Wise counters with a left to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
Wise swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Wise misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wise swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wise.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wise throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Wise looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Wise is out of range.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wise throws out the jab.
Wise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise misses with a straight left.
Hopkins swings for the body but Wise moves out of range.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wise.
Wise connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Wise's ribs.
Wise cracks the inside of Hopkins's front leg.
Wise misses the body punch
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Wise looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wise dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wise chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wise checks a leg kick.
Wise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wise checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Wise saw that one coming.
Wise avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Wise's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Wise throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins 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 Wise has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wise and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wise gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopkins drops Wise with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wise! Hopkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Hopkins!
After the big win, Tito Hopkins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cabrera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tarot - I Walk Forever. Idea has chosen Boss of All Bosses as his entrance music. Bad Idea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cabrera defending well as Idea loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Idea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Idea moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera tries to bum rush Idea with a series of wild strikes but Idea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Idea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabrera is able to avoid easily.
Idea scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Idea at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Idea 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.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idea. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera scores with a spinning back kick!
Idea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idea with a poor takedown
and Cabrera counters with a shoot takedown. Idea fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Idea is retaining full guard.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Idea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.
Cabrera is really struggling to control Idea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing that Cabrera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hector Cabrera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Idea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Idea's shoulder, as Idea tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera lands a lovely overhand right.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea misses with a kick to the body
and Cabrera counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera throwing strikes but Idea manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cabrera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera is refusing to be controlled, as Idea sits in half guard.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.
Cabrera has hold of Idea's hands but Idea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Idea seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Idea connects with a nice short shot to Cabrera's temple.
Idea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Idea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Idea postures up and lands a big shot to Cabrera's brow.
Idea distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idea's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea is pulling down on Cabrera's head. It's preventing any offense from Cabrera, at least for the moment.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
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!
Cabrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Idea seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Idea throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Idea's head back.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Idea lands a jab to the nose.
Cabrera slips a jab from Idea.
Idea swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Idea throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Idea wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Idea's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera lands with a punch from half guard.
Cabrera stalling.
Hector Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idea regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabrera passes Idea's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cabrera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Idea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Idea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabrera.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Idea's head.
Idea wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera wants to advance to full mount but Idea doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrera postures up and lands a big shot to Idea's brow.
Cabrera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Idea punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea lands with some strikes.
Cabrera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Idea working a defensive guard here.
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Idea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Idea from controlling successfully.
Idea won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idea's guard.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Idea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Idea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cabrera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Idea jumps into side control!
Cabrera tries to improve position but can't.
Cabrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Idea's best efforts.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Idea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera moves into full guard.
Idea distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Idea won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Idea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Idea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idea trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idea lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera 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!
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idea scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Idea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is trying to maintain the position but Idea is very close to passing his half guard.
Idea trying to mount his opponent but Cabrera defends it.
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabrera trying to control but Idea postures up.
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Idea keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to control but Idea postures up.
Idea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Idea working Cabrera over with strikes.
Cabrera trying to control but Idea postures up.
Idea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Idea trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
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. Idea connects with a nice short shot to Cabrera's temple.
Nice strikes from Idea there.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Idea keeps him under control.
Idea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hector Cabrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cabrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea pushing down on Cabrera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cabrera is pressing down on Idea's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Idea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Idea cracks Cabrera with a solid left hand.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea is working Cabrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Idea is pushing down on Cabrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cabrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Idea has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cabrera!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Idea with a couple of short strikes.
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Idea lands with some strikes.
Idea prevents Cabrera from getting the reversal.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera is in a horrible position here. Idea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cabrera is in a horrible position here. Idea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cabrera is now in Idea's guard. A big mistake from Idea there, giving up the dominant position!
Idea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Idea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrera 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Cabrera!
A relieved looking Hector Cabrera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bad Idea was interviewed post fight and said 'Turpaan tuli. Olisi pitänyt kunnioittaa enemmän Hectorin mattoskillejä.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrska Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egyptian comes to the cage accompanied by Egyptian Entrance Song. Velmu has chosen Doctor Doctor by UFO as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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178 lbs
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31
184 lbs
33 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
47 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrska Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Velmu keeps it at a distance.
Velmu connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Egyptian.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown.
Egyptian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velmu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velmu manages to avoid it.
Velmu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Velmu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Egyptian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gutz Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velmu fails to land with a series of punches.
Egyptian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Velmu takes a step back to recover.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Velmu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velmu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Velmu avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Velmu looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Egyptian throws a push kick but Velmu slaps the foot to one side.
Velmu checks a leg kick.
Velmu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian thumps Velmu with a low kick.
Velmu misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velmu.
Sinuhe Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrska Velmu.
Velmu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Velmu misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian clinches.
Egyptian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velmu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velmu is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Egyptian as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Velmu blocking some punches.
Velmu wants to take the fight to the mat but Egyptian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velmu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Egyptian looking for a sweep. Not yet Egyptian, not yet.
Egyptian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Egyptian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velmu trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Velmu postures up in Egyptian's guard and throws a big left but Egyptian blocks it.
Velmu throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Egyptian controlling the position.
Velmu throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian is trying to control the position but Velmu postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sinuhe Egyptian wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Egyptian throws a push kick but Velmu slaps the foot to one side.
Egyptian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velmu.
Velmu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velmu checks a leg kick.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Egyptian connects with a jab.
Velmu misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Velmu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velmu throws a low kick but Egyptian avoids it.
Velmu throws a leg kick
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
Velmu lands the left hand.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velmu.
Velmu blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Velmu swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Sinuhe Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Velmu scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velmu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velmu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu moves out of range of the body kick.
Velmu 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.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velmu.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Velmu scores with a punch to the head.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Velmu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Egyptian circles away.
Sinuhe Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrska Velmu.
Velmu throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Egyptian checks the leg kick.
Egyptian cracks Velmu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egyptian.
Velmu lands with a shot to the body.
Velmu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Velmu blocks the body kick.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velmu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velmu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Velmu pushes him off.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velmu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Egyptian checks it well.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Velmu moved out of range nicely.
Velmu thows a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velmu.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinuhe Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velmu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Egyptian sprawls well initially but Velmu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Velmu wants to free his trapped foot but Egyptian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velmu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Egyptian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velmu.
Egyptian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian trying to control here.
Egyptian won't allow Velmu to pass to mount.
Velmu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velmu with the ground and pound but Egyptian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velmu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velmu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Egyptian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velmu trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Egyptian has his hands on Velmu's head, controlling the position.
Velmu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jyrska Velmu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Velmu shoots in for a double leg but Egyptian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Egyptian rushes Velmu and presses him up against the cage.
Velmu lands a left hand.
Velmu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egyptian prevents it.
Egyptian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sinuhe Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrska Velmu.
Egyptian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velmu is looking for a takedown.
Egyptian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Egyptian cracks Velmu with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu is trying to drag Egyptian to the mat but Egyptian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Egyptian is looking to control Velmu's arms but Velmu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Egyptian has his back to the cage.
Velmu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Egyptian stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian is pressed up against the cage. Velmu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Egyptian down to the mat. Egyptian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Egyptian clinches.
Velmu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velmu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velmu blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Velmu.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Velmu avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velmu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Egyptian is trying to keep an underhook but Velmu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Egyptian has hold of Velmu's hands but Velmu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu thows a huge punch but Egyptian dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jyrska Velmu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Egyptian controls Velmu momentarily but Velmu frees himself.
Velmu connects with a couple of short punches.
Velmu landing with the ground and pound.
Egyptian controls Velmu momentarily but Velmu frees himself.
Velmu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velmu forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Egyptian defending well though.
Egyptian wants to control but Velmu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Egyptian controlling the position for now.
Velmu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Egyptian is looking to improve his position.
Egyptian is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is defending well.
Velmu throws a strike but Egyptian avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Velmu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Velmu from controlling successfully.
Egyptian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velmu stands up over Egyptian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot 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!
Egyptian pulls Velmu in to control the position.
Velmu landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrska Velmu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velmu 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrska Velmu!
A relieved looking Jyrska Velmu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Sinuhe Egyptian stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nice sliderwork, Mr Ancient. Perkele..'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes into the arena with E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable blaring out of the sound system. Bunn has chosen Go to Sleep - Eminem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
51 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunn.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bunn misses with a low kick.
Bunn tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen swings for the body but Bunn moves out of range.
Bunn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bunn lands with a cross.
Gary Bunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunn lands a jab.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunn is just out of range.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunn.
Bunn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Bunn circles away.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jab from Bunn.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been told by Jokinen's head coaches at Athletic Advantage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunn.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Bunn there.
Bunn feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Bunn feints a jab promting Jokinen to slip. Bunn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jokinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jokinen clinches.
Bunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Bunn blocks an uppercut.
Bunn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunn blocking some punches.
Bunn lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Jokinen keeps control of Bunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jokinens head.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunn has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Bunn lands a shot to the body.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunn.
Good body shot from Bunn.
Bunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Bunn.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Bunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn scores with a nice strike.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
Bunn tries for a takedown but Jokinen circles away easily
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bunn cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bunn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunn works the jab nicely.
Jokinen moves forwards but Bunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunn clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bunn.
A head kick from Bunn lands but Jokinen takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunn's sensitive parts.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Bunn's side.
Bunn scoring well with a low kick there.
Bunn is looking to land body kicks.
Bunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Jokinen should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jokinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bunn - the referee stops the clock and Jokinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bunn. Jokinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunn misses the target.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Jokinen catches Bunn right on the button with a cross.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn 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.
Bunn scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bunn swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bunn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Bunn dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!
Jokinen walks into a stiff left hand from Bunn.
Bunn scores with a hook.
Bunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Bunn misses with a wild combination.
Bunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Bunn scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Bunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn lands with a nice body punch.
Bunn looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Good work by Bunn as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunn.
Bunn throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunn is just out of range.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Bunn.
Bunn blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bunn.
Bunn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bunn lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bunn.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Jokinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bunn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jokinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jokinen is trying to control Bunn's posture but Bunn avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bunn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jokinen manages to get back to half guard.
Jokinen is controlling Bunn's trapped leg to prevent Bunn from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunn is just content to waste time from the top position. Jokinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
Bunn postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunn is one step ahead there.
Bunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunn trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Bunn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jokinen clinches up with Bunn and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunn backwards.
Jokinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jokinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunn momentarily.
Bunn throws a shot to the body.
Jokinen leaves Bunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jokinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jokinen moves into range and clinches up with Bunn.
Bunn tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Bunn back against the cage.
A short right from Bunn.
Bunn cracks Jokinen with a nice body shot.
Bunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Gary Bunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunn controls his hands.
Bunn tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunn or not.
Bunn blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
Bunn just leaning against Jokinen, taking a breather.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Bunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jokinens head.
Bunn is trying to break free.
A short right from Jokinen.
Bunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jokinen has double underhooks.
Bunn wants the takedown. Jokinen is fighting it off but Bunn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jokinen's guard against the cage.
Jokinen 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.
Bunn trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Otso Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bunn trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Bunn stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gary Bunn.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Bunn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
Gary Bunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to slow Bunn down by chopping away at his legs.
Bunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokinen throws a right hand that Bunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunn also avoids with ease.
Bunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bunn catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crunch! Bunn slams his shin into Jokinen's torso.
Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jab from Bunn.
Otso Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen clobbers Bunn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunn feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Bunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
A lazy left from Bunn finds it's target.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunn feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Bunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Bunn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bunn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bunn!
Gary Bunn looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Otso Jokinen should be happy Sean McDonnel refused to fight for NFC all those yrs or none of you would even know his name! I wanna thank my team, Conquer clothing, Synchrocity & Evolution for making this happen. Lose more weight next time & maybe your new frame will help *Bunn flicks off the camera*'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney has chosen Four Star Mary - Pain as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kable tries to land a front kick but Sweeney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kable swinging wildly here.
Sweeney walks into a left hand.
It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
Sweeney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kable.
Sweeney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kable ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Declan Sweeney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kable blocks a jab.
Kable misses with a straight right.
Kable scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweeney. Kable does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweeney throws the left hand but Kable avoids the punch easily.
Kable fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sweeney tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kable is able to avoid easily.
Kable misses with a body shot.
Kable chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kable.
Sweeney looks winded!
Kable clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kable using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sweeney keeps control of Kable as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kable landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kable utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sweeney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kable landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Declan Sweeney's cut even more.
Kable creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sweeney's defenses.
Kable with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sweeney is rocked!
Kable drops Sweeney onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sweeney is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sweeney is still on wobbly legs! Can Kable finish him?
The cut above Declan Sweeney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sweeney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kable scores a nice knee to the body.
Kable pushes Sweeney against the cage. Kable is working some dirty boxing. Kable pushes off with a quick right hook! Sweeney goes down! Sweeney tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kable moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Kable!
Neo Kable retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Neo Kable, 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 Declan Sweeney had this to say: 'I'm sorry I let you down Ashley'.
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