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ECFC 12 - Tapettava vs Zombie PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Taments (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taments comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A$AP Ferg-Work kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Taments!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taments defending well as Hayway loads up on a big left hand.
Hayway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hayway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hayway fails with a takedown attempt.
Taments is looking to clinch.
Taments throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayway.
Hayway lands a slapping body shot.
Hayway misses the jab.
Hayway misses with a head kick.
Hayway throws a head kick that Taments semi-blocks.
Hayway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taments.
Taments fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taments ducks under a wild hook from Hayway.
Hayway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taments if he has to take too many more of those.
Hayway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taments throws a combination. Hayway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taments tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taments closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hayway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taments avoids the head kick by Hayway.
Taments tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taments if he has to take too many more of those.
Hayway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taments tries to land knees in the clinch but Hayway avoids the damage to the body.
Taments takes a shot to the head.
Hayway trying to control the position but instead, Taments has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hayway into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hayway for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayway misses with a knee to the head.
Taments has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taments is trying to pull guard but Hayway has him pressed against the cage.
Hayway manages to break the clinch.
Hayway dives in and grabs Taments's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taments pushes down on Hayway's head and hops out.
Hayway looks for the body kick but Taments saw that one coming.
Taments tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway scores with a nice body kick.
Taments will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taments is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taments misses with the combination.
Hayway circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hayway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab from Taments misses.
Hayway throws a front kick that sends Taments stumbling back into the cage.
Taments takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taments ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taments dodges the punch combination from Hayway.
Taments is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hayway tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway looks for the body kick but Taments saw that one coming.
Hayway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taments.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Taments.
Taments misses with a wild body shot.
Taments sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nathan Hayway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taments thows a body shot but no joy.
Hayway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taments, pushing him back against the cage.
Hayway unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A bit of stalling here from Hayway.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Hayway.
Taments tries to pull guard but Hayway holds him up against the cage and eventually Taments drops back down to his feet.
Nathan Hayway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Taments.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but Taments blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Hayway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hayway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taments, pushing him back against the cage.
Taments is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taments is trying to force a seperation but Hayway has the dominant position.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Taments blocks it.
Hayway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taments's head.
Hayway connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick from Hayway.
Nathan Hayway is winning the standup battle so far.
Taments scores with a nice right hand.
Taments just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hayway. That snapped Taments's head back.
Taments tries to clinch up but Hayway circles away and keeps his distance.
Taments uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayway.
Taments has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hayway.
Hayway fakes the leg kick and cracks Taments in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayway misses with a straight left.
Hayway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayway scores with a push kick.
Taments moves out of range as Hayway throws a body kick.
Taments has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hayway.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayway.
Taments slips a jab from Hayway.
Taments connects with a right hand. Hayway shakes it off.
Crunch! Hayway slams his shin into Taments's torso.
Taments throws the left hand but Hayway avoids the punch easily.
Drew Taments is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayway rushes Taments and presses him up against the cage.
Taments looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taments is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hayway tries to stall but Taments uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hayway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hayway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayway trying to stall but Taments improves his position.
Taments goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Hayway.
Taments missing with knees to the body.
Hayway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taments blocking some punches.
Hayway stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Taments blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayway.
Taments drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taments is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hayway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taments crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hayway - the referee stops the clock and Taments gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hayway. Taments manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hayway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hayway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taments doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taments fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hayway scores with a leg kick.
Hayway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taments avoids the body shot from Hayway.
No joy there for Taments, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayway throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Taments - just one landing.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hayway.
Hayway lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Hayway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hayway throws a head kick that Taments semi-blocks.
Taments defending well as Hayway loads up on a big left hand.
Hayway ducks under a wild hook from Taments.
Taments swinging wildly here.
Hayway wants to clinch up but Taments keeps it at a distance.
Crunch! Hayway slams his shin into Taments's torso.
Taments fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayway throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Taments misses its intended target.
Taments takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hayway delivers a nice body kick.
Hayway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taments. That did some damage!
Hayway throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayway throws a jab but it's blocked by Taments.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway closes the distance and clinches.
Hayway misses with a knee to the head.
Taments tries to break the clinch but Hayway is controlling the position.
Hayway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hayway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hayway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hayway keeping moving, preventing Taments from controlling successfully.
Hayway trying to keep a closed guard but Taments is proving a slippery customer.
Taments looking to sit in guard and control but Hayway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taments really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayway wants to control but Taments is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayway controlling the position from side mount.
Taments wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Hayway seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Taments is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Nathan Hayway!
After winning the bout, Nathan Hayway thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Drew Taments stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for having me on the card! I will be back! Thank you fans! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Trimbole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Rivers has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Trimbole!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Trimbole.
Trimbole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Rivers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Trimbole's shoulder, as Trimbole tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Trimbole.
Rivers throws a low kick, looking for Trimbole's leg but Trimbole calmly moves out of range.
Rivers scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trimbole moves away.
Trimbole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trimbole looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Trimbole connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers throws a body punch but Trimbole moves out of range.
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivers throws a body punch but Trimbole moves out of range.
Rivers throws a shot to the body.
Rivers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joe Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trimbole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
Rivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trimbole cracks Rivers with a good jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trimbole. That's going to slow Rivers down.
Trimbole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivers tries to clinch but Trimbole moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trimbole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Trimbole.
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Trimbole throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trimbole blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers is trying to force a seperation but Trimbole has the dominant position.
Trimbole manages to break the clinch.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Rivers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robert Trimbole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Trimbole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
Rivers fails with a takedown attempt.
Trimbole circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trimbole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trimbole moves away.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Trimbole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trimbole throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
and Trimbole counters with a good, hard body kick but Rivers shrugs it off.
Trimbole keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trimbole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trimbole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trimbole tries to work over Rivers's front leg with a kick but Rivers checks it.
Trimbole throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers slips under a jab from Trimbole.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Trimbole shows good takedown defense.
Rivers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trimbole counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers misses with a low kick as Trimbole jumps back.
Trimbole lands a big head kick that sends Rivers tumbling to the mat! Trimbole takes a step backwards and waves Rivers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rivers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trimbole. Trimbole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rivers is looking to wear down Trimbole with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trimbole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trimbole slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trimbole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Rivers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trimbole counters with a head kick that drops Rivers to the mat! Rivers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rivers is rocked!
Trimbole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trimbole ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rivers out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Trimbole!
Robert Trimbole tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Joe Rivers stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back..'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bung Bung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopejtka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metamorphosis by Blue Stahli. Douglas Kopejtka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bung Bung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopejtka scores with a shot to the body.
Kopejtka lands a glancing blow to the side of Bung's head.
A left lands for Kopejtka.
Bung throws a nice looking combination but Kopejtka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kopejtka lands a body shot.
Kopejtka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kopejtka avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bung. Kopejtka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kopejtka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kopejtka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bung drops his hands momentarily and Kopejtka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kopejtka throws a leg kick but Bung checks it.
Kopejtka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kopejtka throws a series of punches but Bung avoids them all with ease.
Kopejtka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kopejtka misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Kopejtka.
It looks like Bung Bung has been cut.
Kopejtka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kopejtka lands a body shot.
Kopejtka misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bung throws a body punch but Kopejtka moves out of range.
Bung walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kopejtka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bung throws a hook to the side of Kopejtka's head but Kopejtka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kopejtka rushes Bung with punches - Bung moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bung goes down! Kopejtka follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Kopejtka!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Kopejtka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Bruny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braulio Estima told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Bruny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Estima!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bruny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Estima backwards.
Bruny pushes Estima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruny lands a shoulder strike.
Bruny is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bruny lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruny is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Estima can't fight it off and eventually Bruny manages to take the fight to the floor. Estima looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bruny lands a couple of elbows.
Bruny postures up.
Bruny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bruny drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Estima dives on top into guard.
Estima postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima trying to control but Bruny is working from the bottom.
Estima looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bruny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estima trying to control but Bruny is working from the bottom.
Bruny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruny might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Estima trying to control but Bruny is working from the bottom.
Bruny working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estima stands and throws Bruny's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Estima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bruny is trying to get back to half guard.
Estima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Estima advances to full mount.
Bruny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny tries to get to full guard but Estima has control of the leg.
Bruny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Estima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bruny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Estima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bruny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Estima has managed to get both his arms back between Bruny's legs - danger averted.
Bruny seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Estima trying to move into half guard but instead Bruny has managed to sweep!
Bruny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Predator Training Center (9 Elite Coaches) inform us that Estima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Estima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Estima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Estima's head.
Bruny slips nicely into half guard.
Bruny wants to take a breather but Estima is having none of it.
Estima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estima works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruny cracks Estima with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny 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.
Bruny misses with a body shot.
Bruny digs a good body shot into Estima's ribs.
Estima misses with a takedown attempt
and Bruny counters by moving into the clinch.
Bruny cracks Estima with a nice body shot.
Estima goes for a takedown attempt but Bruny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Estima checks the leg kick.
Estima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Bruny finds it's target.
Estima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Estima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bruny tries to avoid it but Estima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bruny to the ground. Bruny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jerome Bruny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braulio Estima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Estima's sensitive parts.
Estima moves out of range of the body kick from Bruny.
Estima fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruny. Estima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Estima.
Estima misses with a takedown attempt
and Bruny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Estima's guard.
Bruny throwing strikes from guard but Estima blocks nicely.
Bruny trying to control the position from guard on top but Estima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estima has his foot on Bruny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bruny works his way back into a safe position though.
Bruny with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny trying to control but Estima is working from the bottom.
Bruny throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruny lands a couple of digs.
Bruny 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.
Estima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruny is aware though and is defending well.
Estima has momentary wrist control but Bruny slips an elbow through the middle.
Bruny wants to control from the top but Estima keeps moving.
Bruny is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Estima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bruny pushes down on Estima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima is trying to get back to full guard.
Estima taking some punishment here, with Bruny in his half guard.
Bruny is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruny is looking to take a break and control but Estima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruny looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Estima is looking to control Bruny's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Estima avoid being mounted?
Estima wants to get back to full guard.
Estima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bruny scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruny looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Estima has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bruny escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bruny!
Estima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Bruny misses the target.
Bruny misses with a body shot.
Estima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruny defends it nicely.
Bruny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Bruny as Estima shoots in.
Estima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bruny to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bruny pushing down on Estima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima wants to improve his position but Bruny is controlling well.
Bruny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Estima is staying active underneath Bruny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruny trying to mount his opponent but Estima defends it.
Bruny is looking to take a break and control but Estima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braulio Estima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estima actively working from the bottom here.
Bruny wants to take a breather but Estima is having none of it.
Estima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bruny wants to control but Estima is keeping him busy.
Bruny with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bruny slips a nice elbow through Estima's hands, connecting with Estima's forehead.
Bruny sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Estima defending well though.
Bruny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima trying to control from the bottom.
Bruny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Estima's head.
Bruny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Estima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bruny.
Bruny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Estima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bruny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Estima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bruny.
Bruny scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Estima actively working from the bottom here.
Estima is not content to let Bruny control the position.
Estima actively working from the bottom here.
Jerome Bruny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Estima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny moves into full mount! Estima won't be happy about that!
Estima is squirming around, avoiding Bruny's attempts to control the action.
Estima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bruny is looking to take a break and control but Estima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruny wants to work for an arm triangle but Estima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruny performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Bruny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruny 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Bruny!
After winning the bout, Jerome Bruny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesti Rautasavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer has chosen AC DC shoot 2 thrill as his entrance music. Ernesti Rautasavo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
213 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernesti Rautasavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Killer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer walks into a stiff left hand from Rautasavo.
It looks like Pat Killer has been cut.
Killer slips a jab from Rautasavo.
A lazy left from Killer finds it's target.
Killer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rautasavo misses the jab.
Killer scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Ernesti Rautasavo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer looks to land a right hand but Rautasavo moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Killer. That snapped Rautasavo's head back.
A shot to the liver by Killer. Beautiful body shot.
Rautasavo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Killer digs a right hand into Rautasavo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rautasavo's gas tank.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Rautasavo is controlling him.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rautasavo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killer is looking for a takedown.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Rautasavo is controlling him.
Rautasavo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Rautasavo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rautasavo prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Come on Rautasavo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rautasavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killer's efforts to push away.
Killer is trying to force a seperation but Rautasavo has the dominant position.
Rautasavo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer cracks Rautasavo with an open hand slap.
Killer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rautasavo eats them both and turns towards Killer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Killer.
Rautasavo swings widly with a right hand
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rautasavo throws out the jab.
Rautasavo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rautasavo misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Rautasavo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killer moves into the clinch.
Rautasavo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rautasavo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Rautasavo misses its intended target.
Rautasavo is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Rautasavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Rautasavo.
Rautasavo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rautasavo throws a lazy right hand but Killer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rautasavo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Rautasavo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rautasavo.
Rautasavo prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rautasavo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer tries a body shot but Rautasavo blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Killer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer throws a right and a left that Rautasavo avoids nicely.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rautasavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killer circles away quickly and effectively.
Rautasavo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rautasavo.
Killer clinches.
Rautasavo landing knees to the head.
Rautasavo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Killer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rautasavo.
Killer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rautasavo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killer somewhat.
Good exchange - Rautasavo coming out on top.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Rautasavo's head back.
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rautasavo.
Rautasavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rautasavo misses with a body shot.
Rautasavo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rautasavo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rautasavo throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Killer lands a leg kick that knocks Rautasavo off balance momentarily.
Rautasavo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rautasavo thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Rautasavo just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Killer does it's job there.
Rautasavo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rautasavo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Rautasavo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer lands a body shot.
Pat Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer tests Rautasavo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Killer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rautasavo as he jumps to the side.
Rautasavo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer looks to land a combination but Rautasavo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Rautasavo tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rautasavo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ernesti Rautasavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Killer.
Rautasavo tries to clinch but Killer moves out of range.
Ernesti Rautasavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautasavo throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rautasavo throws out the jab.
Rautasavo connects with the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer lands a glancing blow to the side of Rautasavo's head.
Rautasavo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rautasavo checks it well.
Rautasavo throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Rautasavo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo misses with a two punch combination.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rautasavo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer misses with the combination.
Rautasavo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rautasavo scores with a nice head shot.
Killer throws a right hand that Rautasavo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rautasavo also avoids with ease.
Rautasavo misses with an uppercut
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Rautasavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rautasavo thuds a left hand into Killer's body.
Rautasavo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Rautasavo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer throws a low kick, looking for Rautasavo's leg but Rautasavo calmly moves out of range.
Rautasavo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer slips a jab from Rautasavo.
Rautasavo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Rautasavo misses with a right hand
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rautasavo lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killer stalling the fight.
Pat Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rautasavo throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pat Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Killer throws a jab when Rautasavo was well out of range.
Rautasavo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Rautasavo looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
Killer can't break the clinch.
Killer tries a body shot but Rautasavo blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rautasavo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Killer is trying to force a seperation but Rautasavo has the dominant position.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer working hard to break the clinch.
Rautasavo connects with a knee to the head.
Rautasavo trying to land knees to the body.
Killer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Rautasavo has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautasavo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Killer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rautasavo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rautasavo scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rautasavo throws a big shot that misses.
Rautasavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Killer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rautasavo throws an off balance right hand
and Killer counters with a series of strikes. Rautasavo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rautasavo.
Ernesti Rautasavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Rautasavo misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Rautasavo is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Killer misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer clinches up with Rautasavo and pushes him back against the cage.
Rautasavo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rautasavo scores with a knee to the head.
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rautasavo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killer.
Rautasavo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Rautasavo.
Pat Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rautasavo tries to clinch up.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rautasavo throws out the jab.
Killer slips under a jab from Rautasavo.
Killer throws a right and a left that Rautasavo avoids nicely.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rautasavo.
Killer misses with a hook. Rautasavo ducked under it nicely.
Rautasavo throws a poor cross that misses
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rautasavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Rautasavo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killer scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Rautasavo as he checks the leg kick.
Rautasavo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer scores with a one two! Rautasavo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer tries to bum rush Rautasavo with a series of wild strikes but Rautasavo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rautasavo moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Killer misses with the combination.
Rautasavo clinches up against the cage.
Rautasavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killer's efforts to push away.
Rautasavo with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Pat Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Rautasavo has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Killer.
Well Killer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Killer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pat Killer thanked Sparta Fightware for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edoja Jame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Serra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edoja Jame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jame throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Jame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jame swinging wildly here.
Serra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jame did well to prevent Serra getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Serra wants to free his trapped foot but Jame is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serra is trying for a kimura here. Jame looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Serra wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Serra!
Matt Serra decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klas Ondahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody Savanis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Decent elbows
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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
16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Klas Ondahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savanis throws a series of punches but Ondahl avoids them all with ease.
Ondahl walks into a stiff left hand from Savanis.
Ondahl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ondahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savanis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ondahl regains guard.
Savanis looking to pass the guard.
Ondahl keeping moving, preventing Savanis from controlling successfully.
Ondahl wants to stand and escape but Savanis is having none of it.
Ondahl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ondahl uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis gets the takedown into side control.
Ondahl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savanis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Savanis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Savanis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ondahl wants to control but Savanis postures up.
Ondahl tries to bench press Savanis off him but Savanis keeps the position.
Savanis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ondahl is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savanis connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Check out the look on Savanis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savanis off and has taken his back!
Ondahl tries to keep control of the position but Savanis is staying busy.
Ondahl seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Savanis's chin but Savanis turns very nicely into Ondahl's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Savanis.
Savanis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savanis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ondahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savanis controls the pace.
Savanis trying to control but Ondahl is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savanis stopping the sweep attempt from Ondahl.
Ondahl trying to control the position.
Savanis postures up and lands a big shot to Ondahl's brow.
Savanis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ondahl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ondahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ondahl looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Savanis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis is looking for a kimura but Ondahl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savanis to get the leverage.
Savanis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ondahl is looking to escape.
Savanis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savanis connects with a nice short shot to Ondahl's temple.
Savanis trying to pass the guard but Ondahl defending well.
Savanis is keen to just control but Ondahl is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savanis wants to work for an arm triangle but Ondahl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ondahl trying to control but Savanis postures up.
Ondahl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Savanis 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.
Savanis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ondahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savanis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ondahl.
Savanis throws a hook but Ondahl blocks it.
Savanis throws a series of punches but Ondahl moves out of range.
Savanis lands with an overhand left.
Ondahl has his takedown stuffed
and Savanis counters with a straight right hand.
Savanis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Savanis is looking for a kimura but Ondahl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savanis to get the leverage.
Savanis prevents Ondahl from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ondahl!
Ondahl is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savanis controlling his opponent.
Ondahl in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ondahl can't escape the position.
Savanis wants to control the pace but Ondahl is squirming around nicely.
Ondahl regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savanis lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savanis trying to control the action but Ondahl is working from the bottom.
Ondahl is looking for a sweep. Savanis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savanis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brody Savanis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ondahl is looking for a sweep. Savanis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ondahl trying to hold on to Savanis's head to control him but Savanis postures up.
Ondahl tries to get to full guard but Savanis has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl is trying to stand back up but Savanis is controlling him
Savanis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ondahl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savanis is controlling the pace.
Ondahl wants to improve his position but Savanis is controlling well.
Ondahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savanis passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Savanis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Savanis prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savanis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ondahl down.
Savanis scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here as Savanis stalls from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ondahl struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ondahl tries to bench press Savanis off him but Savanis keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Savanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Savanis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ondahl did well to prevent Savanis getting side control.
Ondahl is looking to improve his position.
Savanis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ondahl taking some punishment here, with Savanis in his half guard.
Ondahl pushes Savanis off but Savanis dives into side control.
Ondahl takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ondahl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ondahl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savanis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ondahl keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis wants to control for a moment but Ondahl uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Savanis is pressing down on Ondahl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ondahl is holding on for now.
Ondahl is defending against the submission attempts here by Savanis.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ondahl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ondahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis is pushing down on Ondahl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ondahl is fighting to maintain full guard but Savanis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savanis is keen to just control but Ondahl is a slippery customer.
Savanis prevents Ondahl from improving his position.
Savanis is looking for a kimura but Ondahl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savanis to get the leverage.
Savanis is looking to take a break and control but Ondahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savanis prevents Ondahl from improving his position.
Savanis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ondahl keeps working.
Savanis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis is keen to just control but Ondahl is a slippery customer.
Ondahl is trying to maintain the position but Savanis is very close to passing his half guard.
Savanis is trying to control the action in half guard but Ondahl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savanis controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ondahl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Klas Ondahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ondahl has an active guard here but Savanis has managed to pass into half guard.
Savanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ondahl does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savanis throwing shots but Ondahl is blocking nicely.
Savanis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savanis pushes down on Ondahl's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savanis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Savanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savanis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Savanis!
Brody Savanis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervis Januzaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fxxk everything. Rick Cricket had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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208 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ervis Januzaj!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket walks into a straight right hand from Januzaj.
We've been told by Cricket's head coaches at BigMouth Cabrons that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ervis Januzaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cricket tries to clinch there but Januzaj circles away.
Cricket closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Januzaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Cricket counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Januzaj is trying to maintain a safe position but Cricket gets an underhook and turns Januzaj into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cricket.
Cricket keeps control of Januzaj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Januzaj prevents a body shot from Cricket.
Januzaj wants to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cricket throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Januzaj wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Januzaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Januzaj throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
Januzaj is trying to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling him.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Januzaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Januzaj blocks a body shot from Cricket.
Cricket looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cricket takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cricket keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Januzaj's efforts to push away.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Januzaj.
Cricket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cricket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Januzaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cricket pushes Januzaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cricket pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Januzaj dodges an elbow strike from Cricket.
Januzaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Cricket controls his hands.
Januzaj blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Januzaj is trying to break free.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Januzaj backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Januzaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Januzaj is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cricket is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Januzaj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Januzaj blocks an elbow strike from Cricket.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Januzaj.
Januzaj has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cricket seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Januzaj can turn it around.
Cricket lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cricket gets through Januzaj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cricket - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Januzaj blocks an elbow strike from Cricket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cricket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Januzaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Januzaj is defending well for now.
Januzaj tries to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling the position.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cricket creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cricket controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Januzaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Cricket dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cricket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cricket throws a head kick that Januzaj semi-blocks.
It looks like Ervis Januzaj has been cut.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Januzaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cricket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Januzaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cricket throws a quick inside leg kick.
Januzaj throws a right hand that misses
and Cricket counters with a low kick, right behind Januzaj 's knee.
Cricket connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cricket buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Januzaj thows a body shot but no joy.
Cricket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cricket takes the fight into the clinch.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Januzaj.
Cricket is leaning against Januzaj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Januzaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket keeps control of Januzaj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Januzaj is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cricket will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Januzaj up against the cage.
Cricket lands with a short shot to the head.
Cricket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Januzaj backwards.
A short right from Cricket on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Januzaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Januzaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cricket.
Rick Cricket is winning the standup battle so far.
Cricket has managed to clinch.
Rick Cricket has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Januzaj.
Cricket pushes Januzaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Januzaj is trying to push Cricket away but Cricket has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Cricket.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket tries a body shot but Januzaj blocks it.
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cricket just misses with a elbow thrown towards Januzaj's brow.
Januzaj throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Januzaj is trying to maintain a safe position but Cricket gets an underhook and turns Januzaj into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cricket creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Januzaj tries to break free but Cricket pushes him back against the cage.
Cricket lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Januzaj is rocked!
Cricket has Januzaj pressed against the cage, preventing Januzaj from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Januzaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Cricket finish him?
Cricket unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Januzaj! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cricket is unloading with more strikes now! Januzaj drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Cricket!
An out of breath Rick Cricket 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Stanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar Danneskjöld has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Stanko!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjöld feints and as Stanko raises his hands in defense, Danneskjöld changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Danneskjöld won't allow Stanko to sweep him here.
Stanko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Danneskjöld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danneskjöld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanko is keeping the position for now.
Danneskjöld distracts Stanko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danneskjöld drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Danneskjöld seems to have locked his on tight now - Stanko screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Danneskjöld, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ragnar Danneskjöld!
Ragnar Danneskjöld retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ragnar Danneskjöld thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russian Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie missing with a left hand there. Tapettava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tapettava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zombie checks it well.
Tapettava lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tapettava misses with a low kick.
Tapettava really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zombie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tapettava.
Good leg kick by Tapettava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zombie scores with a body shot.
Tapettava wants to land a leg kick but Zombie is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tapettava.
Zombie swings for the body but Tapettava moves out of range.
Zombie throws a hook but Tapettava blocks it.
Tapettava with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zombie thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Zombie misses.
Tapettava slips under a jab.
Tapettava throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tapettava.
Zombie loads up on a big right hand but Tapettava slips the punch.
Tapettava tries a head kick but it misses.
Tapettava connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava misses with a low kick as Zombie jumps back.
Nyrkilla Tapettava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapettava throws a head kick that misses.
Zombie throws a looping overhand right but Tapettava ducks down to avoid it.
Zombie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tapettava motions for Zombie to come forward. Tapettava throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zombie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tapettava misses with a body kick.
Zombie checks a leg kick nicely.
Tapettava slips under a jab from Zombie.
Zombie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tapettava doesn't seem bothered though.
Tapettava fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zombie is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tapettava.
Zombie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tapettava.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapettava moves away.
Nice defenses there by Tapettava.
Tapettava is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zombie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tapettava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapettava throws a chopping leg kick but Zombie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Tapettava does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tapettava!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapettava throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tapettava moves away from the strike by Zombie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zombie checks a leg kick.
Tapettava fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Zombie misses.
Zombie throws a big shot that misses.
Tapettava throws a head kick but Zombie moves out of range.
Tapettava tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zombie is able to avoid easily.
Tapettava finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tapettava is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zombie's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zombie wants to improve his position but Tapettava is controlling well.
Zombie pushes Tapettava off looking to stand but Tapettava dives back in and keeps control.
Tapettava seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zombie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zombie keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava working the head and body with strikes.
Tapettava thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zombie's head.
Tapettava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tapettava takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tapettava thows a huge punch but Zombie dodges it nicely.
Tapettava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tapettava thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zombie's head.
Tapettava not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tapettava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tapettava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zombie is trying to stand up here but Tapettava is controlling him well.
Zombie is looking for a sweep. Tapettava is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapettava misses with a head shot. Zombie uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tapettava working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tapettava controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tapettava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tapettava will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tapettava in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tapettava preventing the sweep.
Tapettava showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tapettava's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tapettava lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tapettava.
Nyrkilla Tapettava is winning the standup battle so far.
Tapettava throws a leg kick but Zombie checks it.
Zombie gets caught napping as Tapettava dives in and scores a takedown. Zombie manages to retain guard.
Tapettava trying to control but Zombie is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zombie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tapettava postures up in Zombie's guard and throws a big left but Zombie blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tapettava won't allow Zombie to sweep him here.
Tapettava 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.
Tapettava lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tapettava throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zombie is pulling down on Tapettava's head to control his posture.
Tapettava trying to control the position from guard on top but Zombie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie looking for a sweep. Not yet Zombie, not yet.
Tapettava throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zombie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zombie looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tapettava throws an elbow that misses. Zombie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tapettava's guard. Nice move by Zombie!
Zombie wants to control from the top but Tapettava keeps moving.
Tapettava tries to strike from the bottom.
Tapettava wants to stand but Zombie is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zombie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Russian Zombie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zombie looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapettava is just out of range.
Tapettava throws a low kick but Zombie moves out of range easily.
Russian Zombie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Zombie does no damage.
Tapettava throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tapettava throws a front kick aimed at Zombie's knee but Zombie avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tapettava there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tapettava delivers a nice body kick.
Zombie throws a big shot that misses.
Tapettava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tapettava looking to score a takedown here. Zombie is defending well but Tapettava drives through and ends up in Zombie's guard.
Tapettava lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tapettava sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zombie's guard.
Tapettava trying to control the action but Zombie is working from the bottom.
Nyrkilla Tapettava overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tapettava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zombie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tapettava.
Tapettava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tapettava thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tapettava winds up and cracks Zombie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tapettava not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava thows a huge punch but Zombie dodges it nicely.
Zombie wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tapettava connects with a nice short shot to Zombie's temple.
Zombie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tapettava.
Tapettava thows a huge punch but Zombie dodges it nicely.
Tapettava working Zombie over with strikes.
Tapettava throwing shots but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Zombie has hold of Tapettava's hands but Tapettava slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tapettava sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zombie defending well though.
Zombie wants to get back to his feet.
Tapettava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tapettava thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tapettava seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zombie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tapettava.
Tapettava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zombie trying to control from the bottom.
Tapettava sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zombie defending well though.
Tapettava is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tapettava looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tapettava thows a huge punch but Zombie dodges it nicely.
Tapettava scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zombie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tapettava landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Tapettava.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava dominated that second 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.
Zombie cracks Tapettava with an open hand slap.
Tapettava shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tapettava's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Some bone on bone action there as Zombie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zombie takes a swing at Tapettava's ribcage but misses.
Tapettava misses with a low kick.
Tapettava tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zombie is able to avoid easily.
Zombie checks a leg kick.
Tapettava misses with a body kick.
Tapettava throws a sloppy head kick and Zombie moves out of range easily.
Tapettava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tapettava lands a leg kick that knocks Zombie off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tapettava.
Tapettava throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tapettava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tapettava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tapettava is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zombie can do to turn this around?
Tapettava lands a head kick. Zombie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zombie misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zombie as he jumps to the side.
Zombie misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Zombie.
Zombie throws a hook to the side of Tapettava's head but Tapettava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tapettava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Zombie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tapettava moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zombie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tapettava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tapettava scoring well with a low kick there.
Zombie lands a jab to Tapettava's midsection.
Zombie misses with a straight left.
Tapettava slips under a jab from Zombie.
Tapettava throws a low kick, looking for Zombie's leg but Zombie calmly moves out of range.
Tapettava feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zombie's calf.
Tapettava scoring well with a low kick there.
Tapettava finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava slips under a jab.
Tapettava throws a body kick that misses.
Tapettava closes the distance and clinches up with Zombie, looking for a takedown. Tapettava pushes Zombie against the cage but Zombie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tapettava throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapettava shoots for a takedown but Zombie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkilla Tapettava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tapettava fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zombie is out of range.
Zombie throws a hook but Tapettava blocks it.
Zombie throws a nice looking combination but Tapettava bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zombie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tapettava 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 Zombie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zombie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tapettava slips under a jab from Zombie.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tapettava.
Tapettava slips under a jab.
Tapettava misses with a low kick.
Tapettava will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tapettava throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws a nice looking combination but Tapettava bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tapettava is looking to slow Zombie down with leg kicks.
Tapettava throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tapettava throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zombie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tapettava scores with a takedown into Zombie's guard.
Zombie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tapettava missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tapettava trying to control the position from guard on top but Zombie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapettava working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tapettava postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tapettava accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tapettava looking to sit in guard and control but Zombie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tapettava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tapettava is looking to stand up but Zombie isn't so interested in that idea.
Tapettava looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zombie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zombie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Russian Zombie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tapettava tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A leg kick checked by Zombie.
Tapettava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zombie checks it well.
Tapettava with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zombie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapettava was well out of range. Poor timing from Zombie.
Tapettava fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zombie is out of range.
Zombie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tapettava.
Zombie scores with a jab to the body.
Tapettava tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zombie is able to avoid easily.
Tapettava tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zombie defends well and Tapettava ends up having to push Zombie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tapettava is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zombie stalling in the clinch but Tapettava improves position.
Zombie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tapettava moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zombie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tapettava connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapettava lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zombie's sensitive parts.
Tapettava shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tapettava thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tapettava lands with a punch from half guard.
Zombie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tapettava working over Zombie with some ground and pound. Zombie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zombie is looking to escape.
Tapettava is thwarting Zombie's attempts to control the position.
Tapettava trying to control the action but Zombie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tapettava lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tapettava scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zombie has hold of Tapettava's hands but Tapettava slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tapettava wants to take a breather but Zombie is having none of it.
Tapettava thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zombie's head.
Tapettava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tapettava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zombie is looking to control Tapettava's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zombie avoid being mounted?
Zombie is trying to get back to full guard.
Zombie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tapettava scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zombie is trying to maintain the position but Tapettava is very close to passing his half guard.
Zombie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tapettava scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tapettava thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zombie's head.
Tapettava wants to control but Zombie is keeping him busy.
Zombie taking some punishment here, with Tapettava in his half guard.
Tapettava throwing shots but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Zombie is not content to let Tapettava control the position.
Tapettava sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zombie defending well though.
Tapettava throwing shots but Zombie is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava throwing shots but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Tapettava is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tapettava controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tapettava seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zombie for as long as he can get away with.
Zombie is trying to stand up here but Tapettava is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tapettava throwing shots but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Tapettava is looking to take a break and control but Zombie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zombie wants to improve his position but Tapettava is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkilla Tapettava had his way with Russian Zombie in that round.
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!
Zombie misses with a wild combination.
Tapettava throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tapettava avoids the body shot from Zombie.
Zombie checks a leg kick.
Tapettava throws a head kick that Zombie semi-blocks.
Tapettava throws a head kick that misses.
Tapettava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zombie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tapettava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zombie checks it well.
Zombie 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.
Tapettava looks to land a body kick but Zombie moved away.
Zombie swinging wildly here.
Zombie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Tapettava.
Tapettava lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Zombie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zombie checks a leg kick.
Tapettava moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapettava walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zombie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
Tapettava lands a high kick!
Zombie throws a hook but Tapettava avoids it easily.
Tapettava doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Zombie misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Tapettava.
Zombie misses with a straight left.
Tapettava defending well as Zombie loads up on a big left hand.
Tapettava dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zombie. That did some damage!
No luck for Tapettava with that takedown attempt.
Tapettava is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tapettava throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tapettava misses with a leg kick
and Zombie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tapettava goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombie throws a big shot that misses.
Tapettava throws a leg kick but Zombie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zombie looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapettava is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tapettava. That's going to slow Zombie down.
Zombie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapettava was well out of range. Poor timing from Zombie.
Tapettava throws a leg kick which misses Zombie's front leg but catches the back leg as Zombie tries to avoid it.
Tapettava scores with a nice body kick.
Tapettava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zombie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tapettava will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tapettava shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Tapettava finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tapettava throws a head kick that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zombie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tapettava can pounce on him.
Tapettava throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zombie throws a hook but Tapettava avoids it easily.
Tapettava misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zombie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zombie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tapettava circles away quickly and effectively.
Tapettava avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tapettava looking to score a takedown here. Zombie is defending well but Tapettava drives through and ends up in Zombie's guard.
Zombie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zombie working a defensive guard here.
Tapettava postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapettava working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tapettava scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapettava throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zombie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tapettava won't allow Zombie to get back to his feet.
Tapettava is in close to Zombie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tapettava scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tapettava controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tapettava throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zombie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zombie trying to control the position.
Tapettava landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkilla Tapettava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tapettava, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkilla Tapettava!
Nyrkilla Tapettava is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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