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HEROIC 145 Slinga v Stoppers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Torrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Torrio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torrio misses with a kick to the body.
Fisher goes for a double leg but Torrio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Torrio continues to drive forward.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torrio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Torrio manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Torrio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torrio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Torrio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here as Torrio stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fisher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fisher manages to get back to half guard.
Torrio is trying to work for a kimura but Fisher is defending well.
Torrio wants to take a breather but Fisher is having none of it.
Torrio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fisher is just riding it out for now. Torrio eventually gives up the hold.
Torrio seems to be working for a kimura but Fisher defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torrio wants to take a breather but Fisher is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torrio wants to pass to mount but Fisher is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Torrio wants to free his trapped foot but Fisher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fisher is looking to control Torrio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fisher avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher dives in and grabs Torrio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torrio pushes down on Fisher's head and hops out.
Torrio lands a head kick!
It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
Torrio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torrio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torrio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Torrio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Torrio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torrio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torrio wants to pass the guard but Fisher is defending well.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Torrio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Torrio sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torrio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torrio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fisher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid body kick from Torrio.
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!
Torrio throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Torrio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Torrio is looking for a kimura here.
Torrio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fisher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torrio.
Fisher is trying to stand up here but Torrio is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to maintain the position but Torrio is very close to passing his half guard.
Fisher won't allow Torrio to pass to mount.
Fisher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torrio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Torrio seems to be looking for submissions.
Torrio works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to hold on but Torrio pushes him away.
Fisher is looking to improve his position but Torrio isn't that keen on the idea.
Torrio looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torrio avoids the attempt from Fisher to control.
Torrio wants to control but instead Fisher manages to regain half guard.
Torrio is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Torrio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Torrio controlling from mount.
Torrio avoids the attempt from Fisher to control.
Torrio controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is controlling an arm, preventing Torrio from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Torrio trying to control but Fisher is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fisher is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrio looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torrio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fisher gets a takedown into half guard.
Torrio is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher thows a huge punch but Torrio dodges it nicely.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Fisher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torrio defending well though.
Torrio is trying to maintain the position but Fisher is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Torrio is refusing to be controlled, as Fisher sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrio manages to get to full guard.
Torrio trying to control the position.
Torrio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Torrio keeps moving.
Torrio wants to sweep but no luck.
Torrio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fisher defends it easily.
Fisher cracks Torrio with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrio pulls Fisher in close to his closed guard and prevents Fisher from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Fisher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torrio's head.
Torrio 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.
We've been hearing that Fisher has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher stands up over Torrio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torrio is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
Torrio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrio keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Spencer Fisher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Torrio clinches up with Fisher and pushes him back against the cage.
John Torrio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torrio looking to stall.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Torrio uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrio.
Torrio stalling in the clinch but Fisher improves position.
Torrio tries to circle away but Fisher has him pinned against the cage.
Torrio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher is working for takedown but Torrio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spencer Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrio manages to break the clinch.
Torrio throws out a powerful jab.
Torrio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spencer Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher moves in looking to clinch but Torrio pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher misses with a body shot
and Torrio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrio throws a nice head kick!
Fisher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torrio pinned against the cage. Torrio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torrio.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spencer Fisher.
Well Torrio 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Torrio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man. On his way into the cage it seems that Kirill Petrov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kirill Petrov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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159 lbs
28 - 20 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Vegata with that takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vegata enables Petrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vegata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrov is pushing down on Vegata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vegata is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petrov trying to control the action but Vegata is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegata has his hands clasped together around Petrov's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Petrov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vegata is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata is trying to control but can't.
Petrov seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vegata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vegata sees it coming and defends easily.
Vegata trying to control but Petrov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is trying to control. Vegata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vegata controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov works his way into full mount!
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov is looking to work his way around to Vegata's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vegata tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Vegata is squirming around, avoiding Petrov's attempts to control the action.
Petrov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vegata tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Vegata working to try and regain half guard.
Vegata defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petrov.
Petrov wants to control the pace but Vegata is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Vegata wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov prevents Vegata from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegata looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Vegata is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Petrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vegata.
Vegata fails with the takedown.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegata.
Vegata connects with a looping right hand.
Antonio Vegata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegata throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov clinches with his opponent.
Petrov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vegata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petrov has Vegata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vegata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov successfully pulls guard.
Vegata trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov controls Vegata momentarily but Vegata frees himself.
Vegata stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Vegata lands a couple of elbows.
Vegata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov pulls Vegata in close to his closed guard and prevents Vegata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vegata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vegata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Vegata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Vegata keeps moving.
Kirill Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata controlling the position.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegata pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirill Petrov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vegata slips under a jab.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Vegata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vegata's half guard.
Vegata wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is thwarting Vegata's attempts to control the position.
Vegata is doing well to control the position and prevent Petrov from advancing to side control.
Petrov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vegata reverses the position - he's now on top in Petrov's guard.
Vegata drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petrov dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegata controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegata keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Vegata keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
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 Kirill Petrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Vegata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Vegata avoids nicely.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vegata on the side of the head.
Vegata misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vegata misses with a straight right.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegata shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Vegata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vegata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov gets full guard.
Vegata trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Vegata controlling him for the moment.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vegata manages to get himself to full guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vegata's guard.
Vegata looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Petrov looking to control but Vegata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Vegata frees his head quite easily.
Vegata tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petrov has control of Vegata's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vegata regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata regains half guard.
Petrov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vegata is surviving well by controlling Petrov's body position as best he can.
Kirill Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vegata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vegata trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata is trying to get back to full guard.
Vegata wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Vegata wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Antonio Vegata hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Petrov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Antonio Vegata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Vegata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Petrov!
An out of breath Kirill Petrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turilli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. krolithika kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luca Turilli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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30
201 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Turilli!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fury fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fury looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turilli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turilli scores with a nice right hand.
Fury lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turilli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Fury.
Nice shot by Turilli.
Fury is rocked!
Fury looks for the body kick but Turilli saw that one coming.
Fury throws a leg kick but Turilli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fury misses with a looping left.
Turilli defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
Turilli misses with a body shot.
Turilli misses with a few strikes there.
Turilli tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fury takes one on the button.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Turilli as he checks the leg kick.
Fury misses with a low kick as Turilli jumps back.
Turilli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fury.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Luca Turilli has been cut.
Fury thumps Turilli with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Fury.
Fury is looking to wear down Turilli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fury lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turilli lands with a straight right. Fury didn't see that one coming.
Fury lands a right hook to the body.
Fury dodges the punch combination from Turilli.
Turilli looks winded!
Turilli clinches up with Fury and pushes him back against the cage.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turilli lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turilli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Turilli connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fury's face.
Turilli blocks a body shot from Fury.
Turilli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fury lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turilli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Turilli - that landed with a thud.
Turilli pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fury is looking to control Turilli's arms but Turilli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fury has his back to the cage.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turilli.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turilli obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Turilli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turilli gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turilli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fury is keeping busy.
Turilli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Turilli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fury lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turilli misses with a punch to the body.
Turilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Turilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury stalling in the clinch but Turilli improves position.
Turilli is working Fury over against the cage.
Turilli leaning against his opponent.
Turilli prevents a body shot from Fury.
Turilli slows down the pace here.
Turilli scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fury changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turilli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fury takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turilli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fury misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Turilli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Turilli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turilli punishes Fury's body with a nice straight punch.
Fury seems to have got his legs back now.
Oooooh!!! Turilli has knocked Fury down with a huge combo! Turilli steps away and waves a wobbly Fury back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fury is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turilli goes for a small jab and connects. Now Turilli goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Fury stumbles back but Turilli runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Fury to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Fury will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luca Turilli!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luca Turilli made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by All I do Is win. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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156 lbs
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143 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
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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
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banks throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Banks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Banks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie slips a jab from Banks.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Banks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banks misses with a leg kick.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Banks's head coaches at Team Skaggs Training Facility *LOP* that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good shot there by Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banks throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie checks a low kick from Banks.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Will Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gracie.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Banks regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Banks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banks.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets full guard.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
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 Will Banks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banks in his tracks.
Banks is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banks. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Banks blocks a jab.
Gracie defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banks defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Banks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Banks defends it.
Banks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Banks is defending well.
Banks is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Banks is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is holding on to half guard well.
Banks makes his way to full guard, as Gracie worked for a kimura.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Will Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Banks scores with a kick to the body.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Will Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Banks takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Banks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
A jab from Banks misses.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Will Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gracie.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Banks jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 Will Banks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
Gracie throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Disciples Top Team inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie pulls Banks in to control the position.
Adam Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Banks passes into half guard.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banks prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banks is working away from the top position though.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is pressing down on Banks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Banks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banks has passed into half guard!
Banks prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Banks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banks working Gracie over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banks postures up.
Gracie has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Will Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adam Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks not doing much here.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Banks!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Will Banks made sure he mentioned KO Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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33
195 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilkins is looking to improve his position.
Gracie controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Wilkins working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mateus Gracie wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilkins jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Wilkins slips a jab from Gracie.
Wilkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wilkins has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Wilkins manages to pass to side control!
Wilkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkins lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying his best to control but Wilkins has mounted him.
Wilkins raining down shots from the mount!
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilkins lands a couple of good shots and Gracie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wilkins lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gracie's head.
Wilkins controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkins working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Wilkins manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Laoch Den inform us that Wilkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The referee is taking a good look at Gracie as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wilkins!
Wilkins gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Wilkins is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gracie has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Wilkins has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gracie taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Wilkins doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Wilkins!
A victorious Andy Wilkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Cacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cacho comes into the arena with I Fink U Freeky blaring out of the sound system. Halo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I am a Nightmare Walking kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
205 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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31
215 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfredo Cacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cacho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Halo.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Halo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cacho back to the cage. Halo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Halo knocks Cacho out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Halo!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Halo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiteru Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Japanese Boy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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146 lbs
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147 lbs
22 - 10 - 2 |
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Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Yoshiteru Goto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Goto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Varvaskoukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goto.
A swing and a miss from Goto.
Varvaskoukku has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Varvaskoukku tests Goto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Varvaskoukku dips to his left and cracks Goto with an uppercut!
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab to the body.
Goto throws a head kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
A big left from Goto misses.
Goto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varvaskoukku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goto will feel that in the morning.
Goto tries to close the distance and clinch but Varvaskoukku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Varvaskoukku feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goto's guard.
Varvaskoukku postures up in Goto's guard and throws a big left but Goto blocks it.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Goto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to move into half guard but instead Goto has managed to sweep!
Varvaskoukku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goto defends it easily.
Goto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Varvaskoukku looking for a guillotine here but Goto defends easily.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Goto from controlling successfully.
Goto controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varvaskoukku's guard.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a sweep. Goto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goto controlling the action here.
Varvaskoukku wants to improve his position but Goto is controlling well.
Varvaskoukku is looking to get back to full guard here but Goto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Varvaskoukku is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Varvaskoukku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to improve his position but Goto is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Varvaskoukku manages to get to full guard.
Varvaskoukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Varvaskoukku has his foot on Goto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goto works his way back into a safe position though.
Goto tries to free his leg and advance position but Varvaskoukku is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is pulling down on Goto's head to control his posture.
Goto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Varvaskoukku is keeping the position for now.
Goto preventing the sweep.
Goto tries to free his leg and advance position but Varvaskoukku is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Varvaskoukku 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We're going to have a standup here because Yoshiteru Goto wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goto scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goto.
Goto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Varvaskoukku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Varvaskoukku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Varvaskoukku slips a jab from Goto.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown but Goto shows good takedown defense.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab to the body
and Goto counters with a good low kick that Varvaskoukku was not able to check.
A nice combination there by Goto.
It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varvaskoukku lands a jab to the nose.
Goto keeps the fight on the outside.
Varvaskoukku jabs Goto right on the nose. Goto blinks but takes it well.
Goto misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Varvaskoukku.
Goto keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Varvaskoukku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Goto.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varvaskoukku backwards.
Varvaskoukku lands with a right to the head.
Varvaskoukku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku misses with a knee to the head.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Varvaskoukku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goto.
Stalling in the clinch from Goto.
Goto working aggressively here.
Goto lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goto backwards.
Varvaskoukku throws a head punch that misses.
Goto misses with the head strike.
Varvaskoukku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goto's elbow.
Varvaskoukku tries a knee to the head but Goto blocks it.
A short left from Goto.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but Goto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yoshiteru Goto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but Goto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Goto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Varvaskoukku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goto.
Varvaskoukku tries to throw a body punch but Goto avoids it by throwing Varvaskoukku back against the cage.
Come on Goto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goto looking to slow down the pace here.
Goto has a couple of punches blocked by Varvaskoukku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body punch.
Goto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku lands an uppercut.
Goto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Goto scores with a shot to the side of Varvaskoukku's head.
Varvaskoukku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goto to keep the fight standing.
Varvaskoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Varvaskoukku.
Goto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku has a couple of punches blocked by Goto.
Varvaskoukku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goto is stalling here.
Goto taking a breather.
Goto can't find room to land a body shot as Varvaskoukku controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku can't break the clinch.
Goto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goto is trying to maintain a safe position but Varvaskoukku gets an underhook and turns Goto into the cage.
Varvaskoukku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Varvaskoukku blocking some punches.
Goto blocking some punches.
Goto misses with the head strike.
A short right from Goto on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Goto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goto misses with the head strike.
Varvaskoukku throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Goto.
Goto prevents a body shot from Varvaskoukku.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Varvaskoukku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goto lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiteru Goto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goto swats away the attempt to clinch by Varvaskoukku.
Goto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Varvaskoukku finds it's way through Goto's defenses.
Goto lands a head kick. Varvaskoukku smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up but Goto circles away and keeps his distance.
Varvaskoukku wants to clinch up but Goto keeps it at a distance.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku clinches.
I was talking to Goto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yoshiteru Goto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku tries to land knees in the clinch but Goto avoids the damage to the body.
Goto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varvaskoukku lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goto gets through Varvaskoukku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Varvaskoukku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto struggles to land a body shot inside as Varvaskoukku controls his hands.
Varvaskoukku blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Varvaskoukku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goto is defending well.
Varvaskoukku gets through Goto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku lands a right hand.
Goto swings wildly with an uppercut but Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goto slowing the pace effectively.
Goto gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Goto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goto keeps control of Varvaskoukku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goto looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Varvaskoukku breaks from the clinch.
Goto throws a head kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goto tries to land a front kick but Varvaskoukku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yoshiteru Goto is winning the standup battle so far.
Goto throws a body kick that misses
and Varvaskoukku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Varvaskoukku.
Goto has Varvaskoukku pulled in close to control his posture.
Varvaskoukku is looking to work some ground and pound but Goto has wrist control.
Goto is pulling down on Varvaskoukku's head to control his posture.
Varvaskoukku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes from guard but Goto blocks nicely.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goto seems keen to control Varvaskoukku's posture.
Varvaskoukku tries to free his leg and advance position but Goto is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Varvaskoukku throws a big right hand that misses.
Varvaskoukku trying to move into half guard but instead Goto has managed to sweep!
Goto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goto controlling the pace.
Varvaskoukku looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Varvaskoukku is pressing down on Goto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goto preventing the sweep.
Goto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Varvaskoukku is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goto rushes Varvaskoukku and presses him up against the cage.
Varvaskoukku has a couple of punches blocked by Goto.
Goto blocks an elbow strike from Varvaskoukku.
Goto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goto throws a punch but it's blocked by Varvaskoukku.
A head punch on the inside from Varvaskoukku fails to land.
Varvaskoukku works on Goto's body with a couple of short punches.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position but instead, Goto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Varvaskoukku into the cage.
Varvaskoukku tries to throw a body punch but Goto avoids it by throwing Varvaskoukku back against the cage.
Varvaskoukku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goto tries to clinch up
and Varvaskoukku counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goto keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a big right hand that misses.
Goto keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Goto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Varvaskoukku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varvaskoukku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto is trying is best to control the position here.
Goto is looking to improve his position.
Varvaskoukku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varvaskoukku working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Varvaskoukku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku working Goto over with strikes.
Varvaskoukku is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Goto trying to control the position.
Goto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Goto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku tries to free his leg and advance position but Goto is retaining full guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Goto keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku stopping the sweep attempt from Goto.
Varvaskoukku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Varvaskoukku changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Varvaskoukku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goto sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Goto is defending well.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Goto is blocking nicely.
Varvaskoukku thows a huge punch but Goto dodges it nicely.
Goto is trying to get back to full guard.
Goto is working hard here to advance position.
Varvaskoukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goto keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Varvaskoukku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Goto there.
Goto avoids the body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Goto tries to clinch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Varvaskoukku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goto rather than just go for the knockout.
Goto tries to clinch up.
Varvaskoukku moves in looking to clinch but Goto pushes him off.
Goto scores with a jab to the head.
Varvaskoukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goto slips under a jab.
Goto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yoshiteru Goto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto slaps away a takedown attempt from Varvaskoukku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varvaskoukku.
Goto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goto digs a right hand into Varvaskoukku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varvaskoukku's gas tank.
Goto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Varvaskoukku's efforts to push away.
Varvaskoukku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Varvaskoukku has a couple of punches blocked by Goto.
Varvaskoukku stalling the fight.
Varvaskoukku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goto misses with a punch on the inside.
Goto misses with some punches.
Yoshiteru Goto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Goto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goto is trying to maintain a safe position but Varvaskoukku gets an underhook and turns Goto into the cage.
Goto has a couple of punches blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varvaskoukku.
A hook to the body from Goto.
Varvaskoukku working aggressively here.
A short left from Goto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Varvaskoukku obliges.
Varvaskoukku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goto fails to land.
Varvaskoukku tries to land knees in the clinch but Goto avoids the damage to the body.
Goto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goto up against the cage.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varvaskoukku lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Goto.
A nice left hand lands by Goto.
Varvaskoukku blocking some punches.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goto avoids it.
Varvaskoukku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Varvaskoukku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku blocks an uppercut.
Goto has a couple of punches blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goto walks away with a smile on his face. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Varvaskoukku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goto can pounce on him.
Goto throws a lazy right hand but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Varvaskoukku scores with a nice strike.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and pushes Goto back into the cage.
Varvaskoukku lands with a short shot to the head.
Goto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but Goto holds him up against the cage and eventually Varvaskoukku drops back down to his feet.
Yoshiteru Goto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goto blocks a body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Goto lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varvaskoukku prevents a body shot from Goto.
Goto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but Goto stands there with Varvaskoukku around his waist. Varvaskoukku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goto walks away with a smile on his face. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Varvaskoukku blocks a low kick nicely.
Goto throws a head kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshiteru Goto.
I think Varvaskoukku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainer Varvaskoukku! Rainer Varvaskoukku retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Rainer Varvaskoukku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chung Quela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Davis Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quela comes to the cage accompanied by Queen of the Rodeo. Hogg has chosen Last Ones Standing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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327 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Chung Quela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Davis Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Quela.
Quela misses with an uppercut
letting Hogg counter with a right hand.
Hogg misses with a low kick.
Hogg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
Quela managing to block the knees to the body from Hogg.
Quela misses with the head strike.
Quela misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hogg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quela working aggressively here.
Quela slows down the pace here.
Quela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quela swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Quela avoids the damage to the body.
Quela controlling the action here for a moment.
Quela dodges an elbow strike from Hogg.
Quela scores with a shoulder strike.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogg has a couple of punches blocked by Quela.
Quela trying to stall but Hogg improves his position.
Quela misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quela.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogg.
Hogg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Quela seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hogg can turn it around.
Quela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
Hogg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Quela.
Quela lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hogg misses with a knee to the head.
Hogg blocking some punches.
Quela is struggling to control the position.
Quela has a couple of punches blocked by Hogg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
Quela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quela misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quela is trying to stall.
Quela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogg blocking some punches.
Quela misses with the head strike.
Hogg blocks a body shot from Quela.
Quela lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Quela taking a breather.
Hogg lands with a light punch inside.
Quela is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quela slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Quela's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hogg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quela.
Quela looking to stall.
Hogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Quela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Quela.
Quela taking a breather.
Quela has a couple of punches blocked by Hogg.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quela avoids it.
Quela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quela pushes Hogg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quela wants to stall.
Hogg misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
Quela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Quela misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hogg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung Quela dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good work by Hogg as he checks the leg kick.
Hogg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hogg is looking to clinch.
Quela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogg on the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Quela here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Some bone on bone action there as Hogg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chung Quela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Quela.
Quela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Chung Quela has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quela lands with a straight right. Hogg didn't see that one coming.
Hogg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quela looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Hogg 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.
Quela throws a front kick aimed at Hogg's knee but Hogg avoids it well.
Quela moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg misses with a head kick.
Quela cracks Hogg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hogg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quela stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Jefferson Davis Hogg has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quela throws a head kick that misses.
Hogg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hogg misses with a head kick.
Quela lands a head kick. Hogg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chung Quela is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Quela misses the target.
Quela scores with a hook to the body. Hogg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hogg throws a lazy right hand but Quela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hogg's sensitive parts.
Quela lands a head kick!
Quela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quela connects with a looping right hand.
Quela jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hogg throws a head kick that misses.
Quela doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogg circles away.
Quela moves out of range of the strikes.
Quela cracks Hogg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Quela has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hogg to stand back up!
Hogg is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Quela.
Quela cracks Hogg on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hogg falls backwards against the cage. Quela follows up with more strikes that drop Hogg to his knees. Quela keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hogg! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chung Quela!
During a confident post fight interview, Chung Quela thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Narushima comes to the cage accompanied by Deepforces - Heartbeat. Renato has chosen I Want My Tears Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima tries to bum rush Renato with a series of wild strikes but Renato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Renato misses.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narushima.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
A clash of legs there as Renato blocks the low kick.
Narushima ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Renato lands with a right hand.
Narushima throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Renato checks it.
Narushima is looking to land body kicks.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses.
Narushima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Renato lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narushima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renato lands with a straight right. Narushima didn't see that one coming.
Renato's corner calls for a 1-2. Renato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Renato.
Narushima misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Narushima misses with a body shot.
Renato throws a sloppy head kick
and Narushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narushima scores with a head kick. Renato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Narushima takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Narushima throws a sloppy head kick
and Renato counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Renato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato scores with a sloppy right hand. Narushima should have avoided that one.
Renato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Narushima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narushima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Narushima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Renato. That one must have hurt.
Renato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Renato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narushima momentarily.
Renato lands a big head kick that sends Narushima tumbling to the mat! Renato takes a step backwards and waves Narushima back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Narushima is rocked!
It looks like Ryo Narushima has been cut.
Narushima gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Renato points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Narushima wakes up just in time to hear Renato thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tiago Renato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Slinga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Stoppers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Slinga. That one must have hurt.
Stoppers misses the shot to the body.
Slinga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slinga misses with a kick to the body
and Slinga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoppers, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoppers blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoppers throws a leg kick but Slinga checks it.
Stoppers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoppers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoppers connects with a single shot there.
Slinga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoppers jabs at Slinga's body.
Slinga lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Slinga.
Slinga misses with a low kick.
Slinga 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga throws a leg kick but Stoppers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoppers throws a leg kick which misses Slinga's front leg but catches the back leg as Slinga tries to avoid it.
Stoppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoppers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoppers avoids the head kick by Slinga.
Slinga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Stoppers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stoppers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slinga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoppers.
Slinga is breathing heavily.
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!
Slinga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoppers.
Stoppers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoppers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Stoppers. Those never looked like landing.
Slinga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoppers.
Slinga tries to land a body kick
and Stoppers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slinga's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers swings for the body but Slinga moves out of range.
Slinga tried to score with a low kick but Stoppers checks it.
Stoppers throws a body punch but Slinga moves out of range.
Stoppers scores with the left hand. Slinga knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Slinga misses the target.
Slinga misses with a leg kick
and Stoppers counters with a low kick, right behind Slinga 's knee.
Slinga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slinga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoppers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoppers ducks under a wild hook from Slinga.
Slinga misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Stoppers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoppers throws a head kick but Slinga moves out of range.
Slinga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slinga misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers drops Slinga with a beautiful combination! Slinga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stoppers is looking for the KO!
Slinga is rocked!
Gun Slinga's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoppers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Slinga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slinga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slinga throws a wild body kick that Stoppers sees coming a mile off.
Slinga tries to get into range but Stoppers steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Slinga! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Stoppers scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Stoppers!
Willy Stoppers is the new super heavyweight champion!
Willy Stoppers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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