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EVO 41: Randolph vs Katsu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
28 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Silik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Chavez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez thuds his shin into the meat of Hunt's side.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Chavez lands with a cross.
Chavez scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chavez.
A bone on bone clash there as Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Chavez throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Chavez scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Hunt throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chavez 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.
Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Chavez 's knee.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavez works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to move into range but Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Chavez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Chavez 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.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt feints and then cracks Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavez down.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Chavez thuds his shin into the meat of Hunt's side.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chavez is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Chavez clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
Chavez lands a front kick.
Chavez cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chavez!
Hunt tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavez's sensitive parts.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Chavez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt works Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Chavez slips a straight right by Hunt.
Chavez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chavez scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt connects with a high kick.
Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chavez jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Chavez clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Chavez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Hunt.
Chavez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hunt.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Chavez off the cage and back into range.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavez lands a jab.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez thows a body shot but no joy.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
A cross from Chavez lands.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavez.
Silik Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chavez.
Chavez thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Chavez tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chavez slips a jab from Hunt.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Chavez's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavez's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavez throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Chavez wants to clinch.
Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chavez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chavez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Hunt slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez with a knee to the head.
Chavez scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a knee to the body.
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!
Knees to the body from Chavez.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Chavez.
Chavez crunches a lovely knee into Hunt's ribcage.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Chavez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez slows down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hunt blocks it with crossed arms.
Hunt lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Chavez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Chavez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chavez is rocked!
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Chavez's leg. Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Hunt takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Chavez's body.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt misses the jab.
A big left from Hunt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez lands a head shot.
Chavez lands with a right hand.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez takes one on the button.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chavez. Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt is rocked!
Chavez feints a jab and as Hunt dips his head, Chavez unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hunt right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hunt falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Chavez smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miguel Chavez!
Miguel Chavez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Joensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jatlier Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joensen's entrance music is Gasolina. A fine choice. Jatlier Smokeleaf is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
35 - 25 - 0 |
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183 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Joensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jatlier Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokeleaf throws a hook to the side of Joensen's head but Joensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smokeleaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smokeleaf moves out of range as Joensen strikes.
Smokeleaf lands with a slapping head kick.
Joensen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Joensen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smokeleaf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Joensen misses its intended target.
Joensen throws the left hand but Smokeleaf avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Joensen blocks the leg kick.
Joensen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joensen throws a body punch but Smokeleaf moves out of range.
Joensen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smokeleaf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joensen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smokeleaf counters with an outside leg kick.
Joensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smokeleaf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joensen throws out the jab.
Joensen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smokeleaf.
Joensen throws a solid leg kick but Smokeleaf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joensen.
Joensen takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Johann Joensen has been cut.
Johann Joensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joensen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smokeleaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smokeleaf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smokeleaf blocks a low kick nicely.
Joensen lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokeleaf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joensen instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Joensen.
Joensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with an elbow strike.
Joensen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smokeleaf lands with a left to the head.
Joensen misses with a knee strike.
Joensen tries a knee to the head but Smokeleaf blocks it.
Joensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joensen.
Smokeleaf prevents a body shot from Joensen.
Joensen trying to control the position but instead, Smokeleaf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joensen into the cage.
Joensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smokeleaf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joensen's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joensen.
Joensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smokeleaf trying to land knees to the body.
Smokeleaf blocks a body shot from Joensen.
Joensen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joensen avoids it.
Joensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joensen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joensen avoids a wild elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smokeleaf fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Joensen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Smokeleaf.
Joensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokeleaf pushes off an throws an elbow but Joensen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joensen can't find room to land a body shot as Smokeleaf controls the action.
Joensen lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Joensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Joensen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Joensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smokeleaf. That's going to slow Joensen down.
Joensen dips to his left and cracks Smokeleaf with an uppercut!
Joensen misses with a looping left.
Smokeleaf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Joensen. Beautiful body shot.
Joensen cracks Smokeleaf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joensen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch up.
Joensen misses with a body kick.
Joensen misses with a lunging right hand
and Smokeleaf counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joensen is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Joensen. That snapped Smokeleaf's head back.
Johann Joensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Smokeleaf connects with a crisp jab.
Joensen scores with a nice head shot.
Joensen stuns Smokeleaf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johann Joensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smokeleaf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Smokeleaf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Joensen.
A low kick from Joensen is predictable there
and Smokeleaf counters with a nice uppercut.
Joensen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf scores with a leg kick.
Joensen misses the jab.
Smokeleaf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smokeleaf ducks under a wild hook from Joensen.
Joensen tries to clinch up
and Smokeleaf counters with a nice uppercut.
Smokeleaf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joensen misses with a straight right.
Joensen misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf blocks a low kick nicely.
Smokeleaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joensen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smokeleaf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Joensen tenderised Smokeleaf's leg. Smokeleaf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smokeleaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joensen manages to avoid it.
Joensen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smokeleaf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.
Joensen tries to clinch there but Smokeleaf circles away.
Smokeleaf throws a hook but Joensen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf checks a low kick from Joensen.
Smokeleaf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Joensen is predictable there
and Smokeleaf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joensen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smokeleaf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joensen looks to land a left hand but Smokeleaf moved out of range nicely.
Joensen misses with a leg kick.
Smokeleaf scores with a hook to the body. Joensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf misses with a leg kick
and Joensen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smokeleaf misses with an elbow over the top.
Joensen misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Joensen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johann Joensen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joensen misses with a leg kick
and Smokeleaf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smokeleaf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joensen.
Joensen works Smokeleaf's body with a nice hook.
Smokeleaf darts in looking for a takedown but Joensen gets double underhooks and turns Smokeleaf into the cage.
Joensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smokeleaf tries to stall but Joensen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joensen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smokeleaf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joensen blocks an elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
Joensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Smokeleaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smokeleaf blocks an uppercut.
Johann Joensen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joensen obliges.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joensen avoids it.
Joensen tries to throw a body punch but Smokeleaf avoids it by throwing Joensen back against the cage.
Smokeleaf prevents a body shot from Joensen.
Smokeleaf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Joensen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joensen is working Smokeleaf over against the cage.
Smokeleaf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Joensen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Smokeleaf controls his hands.
Joensen tries to work over Smokeleaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joensen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joensen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokeleaf can't find room to land a body shot as Joensen controls the action.
Joensen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joensen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smokeleaf has a couple of punches blocked by Joensen.
Joensen lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joensen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joensen tries to break free but Smokeleaf pushes him back against the cage.
Joensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joensen avoids it.
Joensen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smokeleaf avoids it.
Smokeleaf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joensen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smokeleaf up against the cage.
Joensen working aggressively here.
Smokeleaf scores with a hook to the body.
Joensen lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throws an elbow but it misses.
Joensen throws a head punch that misses.
Joensen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smokeleaf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf is leaning against Joensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smokeleaf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joensen is defending well for now.
Smokeleaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smokeleaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smokeleaf as Joensen tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joensen lands a good knee to the midsection. Smokeleaf won't want to take too many of those.
Jatlier Smokeleaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joensen scores with a shot to the side of Smokeleaf's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Joensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joensen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Joensen!
An out of breath Johann Joensen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heisenberg's entrance music is Hope and Pray. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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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
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Burgundy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burgundy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been informed that Burgundy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burgundy misses with a wild body shot.
Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heisenberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Burgundy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heisenberg misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Heisenberg misses
and Burgundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg cracks the inside of Burgundy's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burgundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgundy has closed the distance and engaged Heisenberg in a clinch.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg working aggressively here.
Heisenberg has had enough of the clinch but Burgundy keeps him there for the moment.
Heisenberg lands an uppercut.
Burgundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heisenberg is trying to break free.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heisenberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Heisenberg tries to break free but Burgundy pushes him back against the cage.
Burgundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heisenberg can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Burgundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heisenberg is keeping busy.
Heisenberg lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisenberg lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Burgundy fails to land.
I was talking to Heisenberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heisenberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heisenberg. That's going to slow Burgundy down.
Heisenberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burgundy's calf.
Heisenberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heisenberg lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heisenberg throws out the jab.
Burgundy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heisenberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Burgundy's head.
Heisenberg misses the jab.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy jabs at Heisenberg's body.
Burgundy is looking to slow Heisenberg down with leg kicks.
Heisenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burgundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burgundy tries to clinch there but Heisenberg circles away.
Heisenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heisenberg throws the kick towards the body but Burgundy avoids it.
Burgundy scores with a kick to the body.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burgundy.
Mitch Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heisenberg.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heisenberg tries a low kick but Burgundy avoids it.
Burgundy 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.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heisenberg tries a low kick but Burgundy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy moves out of range as Heisenberg throws a body kick.
Burgundy works Heisenberg's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg misses with the body kick
and Burgundy counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Burgundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Heisenberg. That snapped Burgundy's head back.
Heisenberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heisenberg avoids a kick to the body.
Burgundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Burgundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heisenberg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Burgundy lands but Heisenberg takes it in his stride.
Heisenberg delivers a nice body kick.
Heisenberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Heisenberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heisenberg throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
Heisenberg connects with a right hand. Burgundy shakes it off.
Heisenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but Burgundy moves out of range easily.
Burgundy throws a leg kick but Heisenberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgundy is looking to clinch but Heisenberg is avoiding it.
Burgundy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burgundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heisenberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgundy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heisenberg ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but Burgundy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands with a shot to the body.
Heisenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgundy.
Heisenberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burgundy. That did some damage!
Heisenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Heisenberg goes for a double leg but Burgundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgundy continues to drive forward.
Heisenberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Heisenberg tries a body shot but Burgundy blocks it.
Burgundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Burgundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heisenberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heisenberg breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
Heisenberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Burgundy's head.
Heisenberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a head kick.
Burgundy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heisenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heisenberg wants to land a leg kick but Burgundy is out of range.
Heisenberg connects with a body shot.
Heisenberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heisenberg throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heisenberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burgundy connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick which misses Burgundy's front leg but catches the back leg as Burgundy tries to avoid it.
Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense.
Heisenberg looks to land a combination but Burgundy avoids it well.
Burgundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burgundy tries to move into range but Heisenberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heisenberg lands a head shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heisenberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burgundy has time to react.
Heisenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heisenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg thumps Burgundy with a low kick.
Burgundy lands a slapping body shot.
Burgundy wants to land a leg kick but Heisenberg is out of range.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that Burgundy semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burgundy.
Heisenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Burgundy.
Burgundy lands with a kick to the temple. Heisenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heisenberg scores with a head kick. Burgundy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heisenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy misses with a kick to the body.
Burgundy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heisenberg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burgundy, as that shot connected.
Heisenberg misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Heisenberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A low kick from Heisenberg misses
and Burgundy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Heisenberg lands a high kick!
Heisenberg slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Heisenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burgundy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heisenberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heisenberg tries to score with a low kick but Burgundy moves his leg out of the way.
Heisenberg lands a slapping body shot.
Heisenberg avoids the head kick by Burgundy.
Burgundy throws out a leg kick but Heisenberg moves out of range and Burgundy only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Burgundy.
Burgundy checks a leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
Heisenberg with a nice cross.
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Heisenberg is just out of range.
Burgundy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burgundy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with an uppercut
and Burgundy counters by clinching up.
Burgundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Heisenberg scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgundy.
Heisenberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heisenberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
Heisenberg misses with some punches.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Heisenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy tries to clinch up but Heisenberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy wants to clinch up but Heisenberg keeps it at a distance.
Heisenberg lands a leg kick that knocks Burgundy off balance momentarily.
Heisenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgundy takes a swing at Heisenberg's ribcage but misses.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgundy slips under a jab.
Mitch Heisenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Burgundy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burgundy is out of range.
Mitch Heisenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Burgundy misses with a wild body shot.
Heisenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Burgundy moves out of range easily.
Heisenberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burgundy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Heisenberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burgundy doesn't seem phased though.
Burgundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heisenberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg throws a looping overhand right but Burgundy ducks down to avoid it.
Heisenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burgundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heisenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heisenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Burgundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burgundy slips a straight right by Heisenberg.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Heisenberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heisenberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Burgundy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heisenberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burgundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heisenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burgundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgundy is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Heisenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heisenberg 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Heisenberg!
A relieved looking Mitch Heisenberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dryden Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chillum comes into the arena with High Hopes - Pink Floyd blaring out of the sound system. Dryden Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dryden Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chillum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mitchell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chillum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chillum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chillum avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Chillum.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chillum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chillum doesn't seem bothered though.
Chillum explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Chillum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chillum tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Chillum.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Chillum blocks the body kick.
Chillum closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Chillum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch but Chillum improves position.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Chillum.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chillum misses with a head kick.
Chillum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Chillum.
Mitchell catches Chillum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chillum scores with a leg kick.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Chillum's head but Chillum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chillum moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
Chillum digs a good body shot into Mitchell's ribs.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mitchell throws out a leg kick but Chillum moves out of range and Mitchell only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum misses the shot to the body.
Chillum scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mitchell walks into a jab.
Chillum misses with a looping right.
Chillum throws a leg kick but Mitchell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chillum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mitchell is able to avoid easily.
Chillum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chillum cracks Mitchell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chillum misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Chillum. Those never looked like landing.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chillum tried to score with a low kick but Mitchell checks it.
Chillum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chillum throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Chillum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Chillum throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes a swing at Chillum's ribcage but misses.
Chillum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Chillum walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chillum checks a leg kick nicely.
Chillum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mitchell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitchell thuds his right hand into Chillum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mitchell misses with a head kick.
Chillum avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Chillum missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chillum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chillum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mitchell throws a head kick that Chillum semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick from Chillum misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum has managed to clinch.
Chillum tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Chillum throws knees to the body.
Chillum misses with an elbow strike.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitchell taking a breather.
Chillum trying to land knees to the body.
Chillum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Chillum tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Chillum back against the cage.
Chillum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Chillum scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mitchell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chillum.
Chillum struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Chillum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chillum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chillum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mitchell throws a jab but it's blocked by Chillum.
Chillum misses with a low kick.
Chillum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chillum has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mitchell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mitchell slips under a jab.
Chillum throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body. Chillum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mitchell throws a front kick aimed at Chillum's knee but Chillum avoids it well.
Chillum throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Chillum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chillum just misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum thows a body kick. Mitchell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chillum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chillum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Chillum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Chillum scores with a punch to the head.
Mitchell is rocked!
Chillum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mitchell dodges the punch combination from Chillum.
Chillum thows a body shot but no joy.
Chillum scores with a sloppy right hand. Mitchell should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chillum scores with a hook to the body. Mitchell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chillum misses with a head kick.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Chillum avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum avoids a kick to the body.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick from Chillum.
Chillum looks to land a body kick but Mitchell moved away.
Chillum wants to slow Mitchell down by chopping away at his legs.
Chillum connects with a high kick.
Chillum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chillum works Mitchell's body with a nice hook.
Mitchell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chillum.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chillum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitchell scoring well with a low kick there.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Chillum misses.
Chillum just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chillum manages to avoid it.
Mitchell throws a jab when Chillum was well out of range.
Chillum throws a series of punches but Mitchell avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Chillum moves out of range.
Mitchell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chillum if he has to take too many more of those.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. Chillum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doc Chillum is winning the standup battle so far.
Chillum misses with a hook.
Chillum throws a low kick but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell looks to land a body kick but Chillum moved away.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
Chillum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chillum tries to work over Mitchell's front leg with a kick but Mitchell checks it.
Chillum throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Chillum misses with a looping right.
Chillum throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Mitchell as he checks the leg kick.
Chillum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chillum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chillum throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
Chillum just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chillum.
Chillum throws a series of punches but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell tries to land a front kick but Chillum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chillum avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Chillum misses with a head kick.
Mitchell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Chillum dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chillum throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Mitchell tries to work over Chillum's front leg with a kick but Chillum checks it.
Chillum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chillum if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Chillum.
Chillum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chillum moves away.
Chillum blocks the body kick.
Chillum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitchell counters with an inside leg kick.
Chillum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chillum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Chillum rushes Mitchell and presses him up against the cage.
Chillum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitchell is trying to stall.
Chillum tries to stall but Mitchell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chillum lands a left hand.
Chillum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Chillum avoids the punch easily.
Mitchell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chillums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mitchell clobbers Chillum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dryden Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chillum counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mitchell - that landed with a thud.
Chillum blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chillum.
Chillum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Chillum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch but Chillum improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Chillum.
A short left from Chillum.
Stalling in the clinch from Mitchell.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chillum lands an uppercut.
Mitchell wants to stall.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Chillum uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chillum as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chillum.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Chillum.
Chillum lands a left and a right that send Mitchell crashing to the mat, dazed. Chillum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Chillum finish him?
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!
Mitchell walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Chillum! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Chillum!
Doc Chillum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Asteroid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Asteroid. Sullivan IV has chosen Seven Deadly Sins as his entrance music. Anabol Asteroid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John L Sullivan IV's chin.
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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
40 - 18 - 5, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sullivan IV's hands.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Asteroid sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asteroid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sullivan IV has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Sullivan IV moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan IV.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sullivan IV's sensitive parts.
Asteroid defending well as Sullivan IV loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid scores with a sloppy right hand. Sullivan IV should have avoided that one.
Anabol Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid tried to score with a low kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan IV.
Asteroid is looking to land body kicks.
Asteroid misses with a hook
and Sullivan IV counters with a left to the body.
Asteroid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sullivan IV tries to land a front kick but Asteroid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Sullivan IV finds it's way through Asteroid's defenses.
Sullivan IV clobbers Asteroid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sullivan IV ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Sullivan IV fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan IV blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
A slow jab from Sullivan IV misses its intended target.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan IV's shoulder, as Sullivan IV tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asteroid checks it well.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asteroid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asteroid throws a head kick that Sullivan IV semi-blocks.
It looks like John L Sullivan IV 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!
Sullivan IV cracks the inside of Asteroid's front leg.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Sullivan IV misses.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asteroid misses with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asteroid, as that shot connected.
Sullivan IV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sullivan IV. That did some damage!
Asteroid is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Asteroid as he checks the leg kick.
Asteroid digs a good hook to Sullivan IV's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Sullivan IV's head but Sullivan IV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan IV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asteroid can pounce on him.
Sullivan IV looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asteroid lands with a slapping head kick.
A low kick from Asteroid is predictable there
and Sullivan IV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan IV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan IV manages to avoid it.
Sullivan IV lands with a shot to the body.
Sullivan IV doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sullivan IV ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid thows a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it
and Sullivan IV counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sullivan IV lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sullivan IV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sullivan IV checks a leg kick nicely.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Sullivan IV's head but Sullivan IV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid connects with a looping right hand.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan IV manages to avoid it.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV avoids the head kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Asteroid scores with a one two! Sullivan IV had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sullivan IV slips a jab from Asteroid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabol Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asteroid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asteroid throws a jab when Sullivan IV was well out of range.
Asteroid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sullivan IV.
Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sullivan IV.
Asteroid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sullivan IV can pounce on him.
Asteroid tries to land a leg kick but Sullivan IV saw it coming and moves away.
Asteroid slips under a jab.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. Sullivan IV looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Sullivan IV misses with a low kick.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice body kick.
Asteroid lands a glancing blow to the side of Sullivan IV's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. Sullivan IV looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid thows a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it
and Sullivan IV counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a body kick.
Asteroid throws a front kick aimed at Sullivan IV's knee but Sullivan IV avoids it well.
Sullivan IV slips under a jab.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sullivan IV's sensitive parts.
Asteroid tests Sullivan IV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sullivan IV lands a jab.
Donk. Asteroid catches Sullivan IV right on the button with a cross.
Asteroid connects with the punch.
Asteroid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sullivan IV counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan IV cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
A jab from Asteroid misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asteroid. Sullivan IV shrugs it off though.
Sullivan IV moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan IV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asteroid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sullivan IV lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asteroid misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
A swing and a miss from Asteroid.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick that misses.
Asteroid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anabol Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan IV.
Asteroid swings for the body but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
Asteroid lunges at Sullivan IV with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sullivan IV's hand.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Asteroid throws a body kick.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan IV is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Sullivan IV.
Asteroid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asteroid lands a front kick.
Sullivan IV steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asteroid. That one must have hurt.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan IV lands the left hand.
Asteroid tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asteroid scores with a nice strike.
Asteroid connects with a right hand. Sullivan IV shakes it off.
Sullivan IV 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.
Asteroid thows a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
A shot to the liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.
Asteroid lands a nice shot that snaps Sullivan IV's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabol Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan IV feints and then cracks Asteroid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asteroid down.
Asteroid tried to score with a low kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
Asteroid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sullivan IV misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan IV throws an overhand right that lands on Asteroid's shoulder, as Asteroid tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Sullivan IV blocks the leg kick.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sullivan IV gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asteroid.
Sullivan IV ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Sullivan IV ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Sullivan IV moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a low kick, right behind Asteroid 's knee.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.
Sullivan IV moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Asteroid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sullivan IV checks it well.
Jab from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sullivan IV jabs at Asteroid's body.
Sullivan IV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sullivan IV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan IV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asteroid. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sullivan IV lands a right hook to the body.
Asteroid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan IV.
John L Sullivan IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick
and Sullivan IV makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asteroid really felt that one!
Sullivan IV throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Sullivan IV coming out on top.
Sullivan IV checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sullivan IV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sullivan IV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab to the head.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan IV manages to avoid it.
Anabol Asteroid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan IV misses the target.
Sullivan IV lands a big right hand that sends Asteroid crashing to the mat! Sullivan IV stays standing though and waves Asteroid back to his feet!
Asteroid is rocked!
A big left from Sullivan IV misses.
Oh Asteroid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asteroid tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asteroid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sullivan IV counters with a left to the body.
Asteroid takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asteroid seems to have got his legs back now.
Sullivan IV bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asteroid's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sullivan IV cracks Asteroid with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Asteroid looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sullivan IV finish him?
Sullivan IV digs a good hook to Asteroid's body.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid tries to score with a low kick but Sullivan IV moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asteroid.
Sullivan IV looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan IV delivers a nice body kick.
Asteroid takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sullivan IV lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sullivan IV cracks Asteroid with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Asteroid tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sullivan IV pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Asteroid is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John L Sullivan IV!
John L Sullivan IV really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Griffin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Claw. Konrad Kurze acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurze throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurze dives in and scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Griffin controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Kurze.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Griffin just wasn't active enough.
Griffin tries to sprawl but Kurze drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kurze throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Kurze is very close to passing his half guard.
Griffin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurze.
Kurze throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin tries to get to full guard but Kurze has control of the leg.
Kurze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurze.
Griffin is trying to control but can't.
Griffin tries to roll over but Kurze keeps him under control.
Kurze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Griffin tries to get to full guard but Kurze has control of the leg.
Griffin wants to control but Kurze is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin gets full guard.
Kurze won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurze throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin pulls Kurze in close to prevent any damage.
Kurze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurze scoring with some ground and pound.
Kurze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurze trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Griffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kurze has Griffin in his guard.
Kurze has Griffin pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze trying to control the position.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurze being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Konrad Kurze was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Griffin motions for Kurze to come forward. Griffin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konrad Kurze will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Kurze counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Griffin!
Kurze throws a strike aimed at the side of Griffin's head but Griffin avoids it well.
Kurze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kurze. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kurze cracks Griffin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Griffin wants to control but Kurze postures up.
Kurze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kurze working the body and head with strikes.
Kurze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Kurze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
Kurze seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
Kurze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin tries to get to full guard but Kurze has control of the leg.
Kurze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
Kurze lands strikes from half guard.
Kurze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kurze's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kurze's back!
Griffin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Griffin controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin has the hooks in. Kurze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kurze trying to control but not successfully.
Kurze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kurze wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kurze is trying to break free.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jason Griffin just wasn't active enough.
Kurze works Griffin's body with a nice hook.
Kurze loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurze blocks the body kick.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griffin lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Griffin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurze takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin delivers a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffin. That snapped Kurze's head back.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Kurze moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kurze is defended easily by Griffin.
Griffin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin tries to move into range but Kurze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Kurze fails to pull guard.
Kurze can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Griffin pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin trying to stall but Kurze improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurze.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurze is defending well for now.
Griffin lands a right hand.
Kurze is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffin to keep the fight standing.
Jason Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Kurze.
Kurze misses with some punches.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurze blocks it with crossed arms.
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurze blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Kurze throws a low kick but Griffin moves out of range easily.
Kurze checks the leg kick.
Kurze scores with a nice head shot.
Griffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Griffin - just one landing.
No luck for Kurze with that takedown attempt.
Konrad Kurze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze checks a leg kick.
Griffin tries to move into range but Kurze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffin looks for the body kick but Kurze saw that one coming.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffin cracks the inside of Kurze's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Kurze circles away.
Griffin staying out of range there.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Kurze decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
Konrad Kurze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurze controls from within his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kurze working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
Konrad Kurze has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Kurze avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin throws a leg kick which misses Kurze's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurze tries to avoid it.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kurze moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Griffin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Kurze avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Griffin wants to stand up but Kurze is controlling him.
Griffin trying to control the position here.
Kurze trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
Jason Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Konrad Kurze.
Kurze looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
Griffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 Jason Griffin.
I think Kurze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Kurze!
An out of breath and clearly excited Konrad Kurze thanked Mango Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's entrance music is Johnny Cash - Hurt. A fine choice. Dawkins has chosen Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck as his entrance music. Richard Dawkins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Dawkins.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller misses with a double jab.
Dawkins lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Dawkins throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Dawkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miller takes a step back to recover.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Dawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Dawkins scores with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dawkins throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Dawkins down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Dawkins settles back down.
Dawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Dawkins slips under a jab.
Dawkins takes one to the chin there.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dawkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the cage. Dawkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawkins sprawls well. Dawkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dawkins's waist but Dawkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Dawkins takes one on the button.
Dawkins lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Miller misses.
Dawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
A head kick misses from Dawkins.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller 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.
Dawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Dawkins throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Dawkins won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins being controlled here momentarily.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dawkins working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard Dawkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dawkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dawkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller postures up in Dawkins's guard and throws a big left but Dawkins blocks it.
Miller advances position into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawkins gets back to half guard.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dawkins to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Dawkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Dawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Dawkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawkins. Dawkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Dawkins is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Dawkins moved away.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Dawkins.
Miller wants to stall.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller tries a body shot but Dawkins blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Dawkins avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Dawkins wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawkins has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Miller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matt Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Dawkins wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dawkins!
Dawkins taking shots to the head.
Miller scoring with strikes but Dawkins is staying in there.
Miller cracks Dawkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Dawkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
Dawkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dawkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller landing strikes from the mount and Dawkins is in trouble!
Dawkins is rocked!
Miller scoring with strikes but Dawkins is staying in there.
Dawkins is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Miller drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dawkins! More shots from Miller and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Miller!
A very excited looking Matt Miller 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.
Richard Dawkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that sucked.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prophet Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohammed comes to the cage accompanied by Stupid music. Abe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Uncle Sam Goddamn. Prophet Mohammed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prophet Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Mohammed's head coaches at DUDES GYM...inc..CBK that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abe swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.
Abe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mohammed thumps Abe with a low kick.
Abe moves out of range of the body kick from Mohammed.
Abe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abe scores with a hook.
Mohammed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Abe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abe prevents Mohammed from improving position.
Mohammed trying to control the position but Abe is working away.
Mohammed landing strikes.
Mohammed working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mohammed tries to score with some ground and pound. Abe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe wants to control but Mohammed postures up.
Mohammed tries to advance to mount but can't.
Abe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mohammed sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Abe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mohammed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mohammed tries for a kimura but Abe is defending well.
Abe regains half guard, as Mohammed was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abe holds on and takes a little breather.
Abe has momentary wrist control but Mohammed slips an elbow through the middle.
Mohammed passes Abe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed wants to pass the guard but Abe is defending well.
Mohammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abe trying to hold on to Mohammed's head to control him but Mohammed postures up.
Abe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abe defending well though.
Abe tries to roll over but Mohammed keeps him under control.
Mohammed is thwarting Abe's attempts to control the position.
Mohammed is keen to just control but Abe is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe is looking to improve his position.
Abe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mohammed is working away from the top position though.
Abe won't allow Mohammed to pass to mount.
Abe trying to control here.
Mohammed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mohammed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abe defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abe wants to get back to full guard.
Mohammed trying to mount his opponent but Abe defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prophet Mohammed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mohammed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abe blocks the body kick.
Mohammed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abe is looking to score with low kicks.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch but Abe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mohammed has time to react.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Mohammed - just one landing.
Abe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mohammed is out of range.
Mohammed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mohammed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mohammed has closed the distance and engaged Abe in a clinch.
Abe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mohammed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abe lands a hook that snaps the head of Mohammed backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a hook that snaps the head of Abe backwards.
Abe throws a punch but it's blocked by Mohammed.
Abe throws a punch but it's blocked by Mohammed.
Mohammed blocks an uppercut.
Mohammed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abe misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Abe.
Abe pushes Mohammed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mohammed lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohammed manages to break the clinch.
Mohammed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Mohammed.
An inside leg kick lands from Mohammed.
Prophet Mohammed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Mohammed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Abe is breathing heavily.
Abe ducks under a wild hook from Mohammed.
Abe throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe blocks a low kick nicely.
Mohammed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abe throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammed.
Mohammed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prophet Mohammed is winning the standup battle so far.
Mohammed throws a leg kick that misses.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch but Abe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mohammed lands a brutal head kick. Abe looks out on his feet and Mohammed throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Prophet Mohammed!
A determined Prophet Mohammed didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Logic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Volga. On his way into the cage it seems that Lex Logic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lex Logic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Logic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logic moves out of range of the strikes.
Logic slips a straight right by Takala.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Logic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logic looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Logic misses with a wild body shot.
Logic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Logic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Logic tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Logic misses with a wild body shot.
Takala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Logic throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takala duly obliges.
Logic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takala's sensitive parts.
Logic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Logic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala works the jab nicely.
Takala thows a body shot but no joy.
Takala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logic moves out of range as Takala strikes.
Logic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Logic throws a low kick, looking for Takala's leg but Takala calmly moves out of range.
Takala misses with an uppercut. Logic saw that one coming.
Takala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Logic throws a leg kick but Takala checks it.
Logic throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logic moves out of range as Takala strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takala, right into the meat.
Takala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takala lands a jab.
Logic misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala avoids the body shot from Logic.
Nice body punch from Logic.
Takala throws an overhand right that lands on Logic's shoulder, as Logic tries to avoid the shot.
Logic throws a head kick that misses.
Logic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takala is able to avoid easily.
Takala checks a low kick from Logic.
Takala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Logic in his tracks.
Takala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Logic throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Takala.
Takala connects with an inside leg kick.
Logic misses with a low kick.
Takala works the jab nicely.
Logic misses with a body kick.
Logic 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.
Logic is looking to wear down Takala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala cracks Logic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takala misses with an uppercut
and Logic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takala. That's going to slow Logic down.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Logic.
Logic misses the jab.
Takala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logic.
Logic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Logic.
Logic motions for Takala to come forward. Logic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takala connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takala thows a body kick. Logic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takala connects with a crisp jab.
Logic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takala looks to land a left hand but Logic moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logic defending well as Takala loads up on a big left hand.
Logic staying out of range there.
Takala staying out of range there.
Takala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takala throws a leg kick that misses.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
Logic throws a lazy head kick
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takala lands an overhand right.
Takala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Logic.
Logic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Takala tenderised Logic's leg. Logic is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Logic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Logic takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Takala catches Logic right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut there from Takala.
Takala throws a hook to the side of Logic's head but Logic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Takala does it's job there.
Logic throws a front kick aimed at Takala's knee but Takala avoids it well.
Takala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takala misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Logic misses.
Logic throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Logic throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takala.
Logic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takala lands a body shot.
Logic tries to land a front kick but Takala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takala. Takala obviously looking to wear him down.
Logic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Logic throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Logic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takala tries to work over Logic's front leg with a kick but Logic checks it.
Logic loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
A slow jab from Takala misses its intended target.
Logic misses the shot to the body.
Takala with a hook.
Logic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takala connects with a looping right hand.
Logic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Logic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Logic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Logic is rocked!
Takala loads up on a big right hand but Logic slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Logic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takala connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Logic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takala drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Logic right on the button. Logic goes down! Takala follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Takala gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Topi Takala!
Topi Takala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Higashikuni (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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32
151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni throws a right hand that misses
and Randolph counters with a solid body kick.
Higashikuni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randolph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Randolph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higashikuni.
Randolph swings widly with a right hand
and Higashikuni counters with an outside leg kick.
Higashikuni misses with a leg kick
and Randolph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Higashikuni misses.
Higashikuni moves out of range of the body kick from Randolph.
Good shot there by Higashikuni.
Randolph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Higashikuni catches Randolph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Higashikuni looks to score with a jab to the body but Randolph is just out of range.
Higashikuni moves out of range as Randolph throws a body kick.
Higashikuni is looking to score with low kicks.
Randolph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randolph throws a chopping leg kick but Higashikuni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randolph throws out the jab.
Higashikuni tries to score with a low kick but Randolph moves his leg out of the way.
Higashikuni takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Randolph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randolph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sly Randolph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randolph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni darts in looking for a takedown but Randolph gets double underhooks and turns Higashikuni into the cage.
Randolph throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Randolph.
Higashikuni goes for a takedown attempt but Randolph pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sly Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Higashikuni.
Higashikuni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Randolph quickly recovers to half guard.
Higashikuni prevents Randolph from improving his position.
Higashikuni wants to pass to mount but Randolph is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Higashikuni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randolph controlling the position well.
Higashikuni working the head and body with strikes.
Higashikuni is pressing down on Randolph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Randolph is holding on for now.
Higashikuni with the ground and pound but Randolph uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Higashikuni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randolph wants to sweep here but Higashikuni controlling him for the moment.
Randolph is working hard here to advance position.
Higashikuni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randolph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Higashikuni is in close to Randolph's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Higashikuni from controlling successfully.
Higashikuni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randolph is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Higashikuni, into his guard.
Higashikuni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Higashikuni with good strikes from the mount here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higashikuni punching from mount but Randolph doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Randolph manages to regain half guard. Good work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Higashikuni working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randolph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Higashikuni scores with a couple of nice shots.
Higashikuni working the head and body with strikes.
Randolph avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Higashikuni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni dominated that round.
That's time! Randolph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Higashikuni moves out of range of the body kick.
Higashikuni throws a head kick that Randolph semi-blocks.
Higashikuni slips under a jab.
Randolph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Higashikuni motions for Randolph to come forward. Higashikuni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Higashikuni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randolph. That did some damage!
Randolph misses with a wild body shot.
Randolph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Higashikuni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randolph scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Randolph.
Higashikuni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Randolph's calf.
Higashikuni checks a low kick from Randolph.
Randolph blocks the body kick.
Higashikuni 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.
Higashikuni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randolph defends it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Randolph.
Higashikuni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randolph makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Randolph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randolph as he avoids it easily.
Higashikuni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Higashikuni throws the left hand but Randolph avoids the punch easily.
Higashikuni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randolph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Higashikuni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Higashikuni saw that one coming.
Higashikuni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Randolph has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph scores with a nice head shot.
Randolph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higashikuni throws a low kick but Randolph moves out of range easily.
Sly Randolph is winning the standup battle so far.
Randolph throws a jab when Higashikuni was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph throws a sloppy head kick and Higashikuni moves out of range easily.
Randolph throws a shot from downtown. Higashikuni moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Randolph.
Higashikuni tried to score with a low kick but Randolph checks it.
Higashikuni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Higashikuni as he checks the leg kick.
Randolph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Higashikuni is able to avoid easily.
Higashikuni checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Higashikuni.
A combination from Higashikuni does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Higashikuni throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range.
Randolph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Randolph explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Higashikuni misses with an uppercut
and Randolph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higashikuni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Randolph. That one must have hurt.
Randolph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higashikuni throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range.
Higashikuni scoring well with a low kick there.
Randolph lands with an uppercut that bounces Higashikuni off the cage and back into range.
Randolph connects with a crisp jab.
Higashikuni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Randolph.
Randolph cracks Higashikuni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Randolph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higashikuni misses with a two punch combination.
Randolph defending well as Higashikuni loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randolph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Higashikuni blocks the body kick.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick but Randolph checks it.
Higashikuni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randolph scores with a jab to the body.
Higashikuni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randolph swivels and escapes.
Sly Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Higashikuni.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higashikuni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Randolph throws a half hearted mid kick.
Higashikuni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randolph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higashikuni blocks the body kick.
Randolph gets caught flat footed, as Higashikuni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Higashikuni tries to free his leg and advance position but Randolph is retaining full guard.
Randolph looking to control.
Higashikuni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randolph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randolph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randolph is trying to keep Higashikuni in close.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higashikuni is one step ahead there.
Higashikuni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Higashikuni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randolph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higashikuni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katsu Higashikuni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higashikuni is working Randolph over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randolph has momentary wrist control but Higashikuni slips an elbow through the middle.
Higashikuni trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
Higashikuni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Higashikuni pushing down on Randolph's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Higashikuni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Randolph tries to get to full guard but Higashikuni has control of the leg.
Higashikuni scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph is trying to maintain the position but Higashikuni is very close to passing his half guard.
Randolph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Higashikuni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randolph trying to hold on to Higashikuni's head to control him but Higashikuni postures up.
Higashikuni thows a huge punch but Randolph dodges it nicely.
Higashikuni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randolph is looking for a sweep. Higashikuni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Higashikuni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Randolph defending well though.
Higashikuni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Randolph defending well though.
Randolph tries to roll over but Higashikuni keeps him under control.
Higashikuni is trying to control the action in half guard but Randolph is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Higashikuni wants to work for an arm triangle but Randolph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Higashikuni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randolph is looking to improve his position.
Randolph is trying to maintain the position but Higashikuni is very close to passing his half guard.
Higashikuni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randolph's head.
Higashikuni trying to control from half guard but Randolph is working away.
Higashikuni throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Randolph to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randolph's head.
Randolph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Higashikuni.
Randolph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higashikuni trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randolph has his foot on Higashikuni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Higashikuni works his way back into a safe position though.
Higashikuni passes Randolph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Higashikuni tries to pass to full mount but Randolph defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randolph moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randolph keeping full guard, as Higashikuni tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Randolph 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.
Higashikuni connects with a single shot there.
Randolph blocks a low kick nicely.
Randolph throws a leg kick
and Higashikuni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Higashikuni misses.
Randolph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Higashikuni.
Randolph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Randolph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Higashikuni has time to react.
Higashikuni misses with a takedown
and Randolph counters with a body kick that stops Higashikuni in his tracks momentarily.
Randolph checks a low kick from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni checks a low kick from Randolph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Randolph.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randolph as he avoids it easily.
Higashikuni misses with a body shot.
Randolph checks the leg kick.
Randolph motions for Higashikuni to come forward. Randolph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randolph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higashikuni throws out the jab.
Randolph scores with a leg kick.
Higashikuni misses with a looping right.
Higashikuni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Higashikuni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Higashikuni feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Randolph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randolph working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a strike but Randolph rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Higashikuni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higashikuni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higashikuni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Higashikuni is on top in guard.
Higashikuni chips away with some ground and pound.
Randolph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni is looking to pass into half guard but Randolph pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Randolph is in guard.
Higashikuni is looking for a triangle here but Randolph uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Randolph working away.
Higashikuni is trying to improve his position.
Randolph trying to control the action but Higashikuni is working from the bottom.
Higashikuni tries to improve position but can't.
Randolph lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph controlling the position.
Higashikuni sneaks back into half guard.
Randolph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Higashikuni trying to control but Randolph postures up.
Randolph lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higashikuni wants to control but Randolph is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randolph trying to mount his opponent but Higashikuni defends it.
Randolph is thwarting Higashikuni's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Katsu Higashikuni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Higashikuni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Higashikuni takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph throws a lazy body kick
and Higashikuni counters with an outside leg kick.
Higashikuni throws out a leg kick but Randolph moves out of range and Higashikuni only half commits.
Randolph looks to land a left hand but Higashikuni moved out of range nicely.
Higashikuni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Randolph.
Higashikuni is looking to score with low kicks.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randolph as he avoids it easily.
Higashikuni misses with a body shot.
Randolph misses the shot to the body.
Randolph feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Higashikuni's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Randolph.
Randolph throws a lazy body kick
and Higashikuni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higashikuni looks to score with a jab to the body but Randolph is just out of range.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Randolph but Randolph pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randolph catches Higashikuni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Higashikuni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Randolph.
Randolph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Higashikuni throws a head kick that misses.
Randolph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Higashikuni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randolph scrambles back to his feet.
Randolph just misses with a punch to the body.
Sly Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni is looking to slow Randolph down with leg kicks.
Higashikuni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Randolph throws a push kick but Higashikuni slaps the foot to one side.
Higashikuni has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Randolph.
Higashikuni misses with a straight left.
Higashikuni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Randolph.
Katsu Higashikuni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Higashikuni throws a front kick that sends Randolph stumbling back into the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Randolph - that will leave a mark!
Randolph avoids the head kick by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randolph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randolph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Randolph staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randolph manages to avoid it.
Higashikuni avoids a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Randolph blocks the leg kick.
Higashikuni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sly Randolph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsu Higashikuni.
Randolph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Randolph throws a wild body kick that Higashikuni sees coming a mile off.
Higashikuni scores with a jab to the head.
Higashikuni shoots for a double leg takedown but Randolph sprawls well. He's pushed Higashikuni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randolph checks the leg kick.
Higashikuni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randolph is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Randolph tenderised Higashikuni's leg. Higashikuni is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higashikuni moves away.
Higashikuni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randolph's hands.
Higashikuni avoids a kick to the body.
Randolph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randolph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randolph throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Higashikuni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Randolph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Higashikuni has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Higashikuni and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Higashikuni misses with a low kick.
Higashikuni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higashikuni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randolph wants to improve his position but Higashikuni is controlling well.
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 Sly Randolph.
I think Higashikuni 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 James Atkins scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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