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GAMMA#412 Stoppers v Muroi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Janos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janos has chosen Predator Theme as his entrance music. Jim Janos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Janos!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janos has managed to clinch.
Janos prevents Overeem from breaking the clinch.
Janos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janos tries to stall but Overeem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Janos.
Overeem lands an uppercut.
Janos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem tries to break the clinch but Janos is controlling the position.
Janos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Janos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Titus Overeem has been cut.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Janos.
Janos slowing the pace effectively.
Janos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Overeem's efforts to push away.
Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Janos walks into a jab.
Janos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Janos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Overeem connects with a jab.
Janos avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Janos tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Overeem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Janos.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Overeem misses the shot to the body.
Overeem moves out of range of the body kick from Janos.
Janos is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Janos circles away quickly and effectively.
Overeem connects with a jab.
Janos tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
Janos clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem avoids a wild elbow strike from Janos.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem tries to circle away but Janos has him pinned against the cage.
Janos lands a knee to the body.
Janos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Overeem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Janos.
Janos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Janos lands an elbow inside that Overeem shrugs off.
We've been informed that Janos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Janos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Janos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Titus Overeem's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Janos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Janos is stalling here.
Janos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Janos.
Overeem is trying to push Janos away but Janos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
Knees to the body from Janos.
Janos crunches a lovely knee into Overeem's ribcage.
Overeem takes a knee to the side of the body.
Janos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Janos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Titus Overeem's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Overeem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jeez, Titus Overeem's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stalling in the clinch from Janos.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Janos has him pressed against the cage.
Janos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Overeem up against the cage.
Overeem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Janos. That's going to slow Overeem down.
Overeem is looking to chop away at Janos's legs.
Janos is looking to clinch.
Janos tries to clinch up.
Janos moves in looking to clinch but Overeem pushes him off.
Overeem throws a series of strikes that have Janos backpedaling.
Janos tries to clinch up but Overeem circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Janos.
Overeem misses with a low kick as Janos jumps back.
Janos darts in and clinches Overeem up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Janos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janos crunches a lovely knee into Overeem's ribcage.
Janos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
Janos pushes off an throws an elbow but Overeem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Janos working Overeem over with knees to the body.
Janos controlling the action here for a moment.
Janos is trying to stall.
Janos missing with knees to the body.
Janos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Overeem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Janos.
Janos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Janos tries a knee to the head but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem avoiding damage as Janos throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Janos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Overeem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Janos has closed the distance and engaged Overeem in a clinch.
Janos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Janos prevents Overeem from breaking the clinch.
Overeem wants to get back to striking at distance but Janos won't allow it.
Overeem tries to circle away but Janos has him pinned against the cage.
Janos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Janos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Janos catches Overeem right on the button with a cross.
Janos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Janos moves out of range of the strikes.
Janos ducks under a wild hook from Overeem.
Overeem lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Janos has Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Janos crunches a lovely knee into Overeem's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Janos lands a nice elbow.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
Janos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overeem blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Overeem's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Janos!
A very excited looking Jim Janos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka comes to the cage accompanied by http://youtu.be/qeFocnqhnQM. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tornado CPW's choice of entrance music: Warning!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook. Boyka ducked under it nicely.
Boyka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tornado CPW uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyka.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but Tornado CPW ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Tornado CPW has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A jab from Tornado CPW misses.
Boyka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tornado CPW.
Boyka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tornado CPW has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tornado CPW is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but Boyka avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.
Boyka prevents a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tornado CPW is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Boyka.
Tornado CPW lands a left hand.
Boyka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tornado CPW blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tornado CPW prevents a body shot from Boyka.
Boyka is leaning against Tornado CPW and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyka.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tornado CPW takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boyka can't find room to land a body shot as Tornado CPW controls the action.
Boyka prevents a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Still in the clinch, Boyka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tornado CPW tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Boyka fails to land.
Boyka lands an uppercut.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tornado CPW scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW blocks a body shot from Boyka.
Boyka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tornado CPW blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Boyka.
Boyka digs a right hand underneath Tornado CPW's ribcage. Tornado CPW let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boyka scores with a shot to the side of Tornado CPW's head.
Tornado CPW works on Boyka's body with a couple of short punches.
Tornado CPW controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tornado CPW throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tornado CPW throws the left hand but Boyka avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Boyka misses.
Tornado CPW uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
The fighters circling - Tornado CPW throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tornado CPW doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boyka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tornado CPW has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boyka finds it's way round the side to connect with Tornado CPW's head.
Boyka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boyka blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but Tornado CPW ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Boyka.
Boyka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tornado CPW's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boyka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tornado CPW on the side of the head.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping right.
A big left from Tornado CPW misses.
Tornado CPW lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tornado CPW moves away.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tornado CPW manages to avoid it.
Tornado CPW takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boyka throws a hook but Tornado CPW avoids it easily.
Tornado CPW throws a hook but Boyka avoids it easily.
Boyka lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tornado CPW was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
Boyka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Tornado CPW finds it's way through Boyka's defenses.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Boyka cracks Tornado CPW with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyka thuds a left hand into Tornado CPW's body.
Tornado CPW lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boyka throws a body punch but Tornado CPW moves out of range.
Tornado CPW throws a hook to the side of Boyka's head but Boyka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Tornado CPW misses the target.
Tornado CPW slips under a jab.
Tornado CPW uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Tornado CPW cracks Boyka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tornado CPW slips under a jab from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a body shot.
Tornado CPW connects with a right hand. Boyka shakes it off.
Boyka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tornado CPW lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tornado CPW throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka slips under a jab from Tornado CPW.
Boyka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tornado CPW lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tornado CPW connects with a crisp jab.
Boyka looks to land a left hand but Tornado CPW moved out of range nicely.
Tornado CPW misses with an uppercut. Boyka saw that one coming.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Tornado CPW's head but Tornado CPW sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boyka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boyka misses with a hook. Tornado CPW ducked under it nicely.
Boyka throws a body punch but Tornado CPW moves out of range.
Boyka fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Tornado CPW is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyka.
A big right from Boyka misses.
Boyka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tornado CPW.
Boyka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tornado CPW scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boyka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yuri Boyka is winning the standup battle so far.
Tornado CPW misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tornado CPW lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyka's head.
Tornado CPW slips under a jab.
Boyka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boyka misses with a jab to the body
and Tornado CPW counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping left.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW connects with a crisp jab.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka throws a lazy right hand but Tornado CPW sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boyka throws a body punch but Tornado CPW moves out of range.
Tornado CPW throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyka moves out of range as Tornado CPW strikes.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but Tornado CPW is just out of range.
Boyka misses with an uppercut.
Boyka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tornado CPW steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tornado CPW throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka lands a nice hook to Tornado CPW's body. Tornado CPW takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Boyka misses
and Tornado CPW counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tornado CPW sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Tornado CPW does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tornado CPW's corner calls for a 1-2. Tornado CPW obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.
Tornado CPW scores with a decent looking hook.
Tornado CPW pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Boyka slips under a jab.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boyka defending well as Tornado CPW loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Tornado CPW misses its intended target.
Tornado CPW uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Boyka throws a jab when Tornado CPW was well out of range.
Tornado CPW waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyka.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boyka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Tornado CPW.
Boyka misses with an uppercut. Tornado CPW saw that one coming.
Boyka lands the left hand.
Boyka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tornado CPW looks to land a left hand but Boyka moved out of range nicely.
Boyka thows a body shot but no joy.
Boyka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tornado CPW waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyka.
Tornado CPW displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyka throws out the jab.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but Tornado CPW ducks down to avoid it.
Tornado CPW moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
Tornado CPW uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from Tornado CPW.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW looks to land a left hand but Boyka moved out of range nicely.
Boyka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyka walks into a straight right hand from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW throws a hook but Boyka blocks it.
Boyka stuns Tornado CPW with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Tornado CPW does it's job there.
Tornado CPW avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Boyka throws a body punch but Tornado CPW moves out of range.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but Tornado CPW uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
Tornado CPW moves into the clinch.
Tornado CPW lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boyka backwards.
Boyka misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyka swings wildly with an uppercut but Tornado CPW uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tornado CPW.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyrone Tornado CPW will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Boyka misses.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch up but Boyka circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tornado CPW on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boyka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tornado CPW.
Boyka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boyka takes a swing at Tornado CPW's ribcage but misses.
Boyka staying out of range there.
Tornado CPW throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyka.
Tornado CPW takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tornado CPW jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Tornado CPW misses.
Boyka lands with a good body shot.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.
Tornado CPW slips a jab from Boyka.
Boyka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka loads up on a big right hand but Tornado CPW slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tornado CPW lands with a right hand.
Boyka misses with a straight left.
Boyka moves out of range as Tornado CPW strikes.
Boyka feints a jab promting Tornado CPW to slip. Boyka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tornado CPW slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tornado CPW takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boyka takes a swing at Tornado CPW's ribcage but misses.
Boyka misses with a hook. Tornado CPW ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Boyka misses.
Tornado CPW takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tornado CPW slips under a jab from Boyka.
Tornado CPW misses with a two punch combination.
Boyka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Tornado CPW moved out of range.
Boyka takes a swing at Tornado CPW's ribcage but misses.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boyka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tornado CPW might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boyka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tornado CPW.
Boyka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boyka throws the left hand but Tornado CPW avoids the punch easily.
Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tornado CPW throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tornado CPW throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Tornado CPW ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from Tornado CPW.
Nice jab there from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tornado CPW loads up on a big right hand but Boyka slips the punch.
Boyka needs to keep his hands up - Tornado CPW had a free shot at his head there.
Boyka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Tornado CPW moves away from the strike by Boyka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Tornado CPW thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boyka slips a jab from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW throws a big shot that misses.
Tornado CPW moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tornado CPW cracks Boyka with an open hand slap.
Boyka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tornado CPW ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tornado CPW punishes Boyka's body with a nice straight punch.
Tornado CPW lands a jab to Boyka's midsection.
Tornado CPW doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyka circles away.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping left.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Tornado CPW scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tornado CPW on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tornado CPW slips a jab from Boyka.
Tornado CPW avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyka jabs Tornado CPW right on the nose. Tornado CPW blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tornado CPW lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boyka misses with a hook. Tornado CPW ducked under it nicely.
Boyka tries to move into range but Tornado CPW moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tornado CPW throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boyka throws a poor cross that misses
and Tornado CPW counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Tornado CPW throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Tornado CPW does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyka moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by Tornado CPW.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tornado CPW fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyka throws a body punch but Tornado CPW moves out of range.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tornado CPW moves away.
Boyka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tornado CPW uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Tornado CPW does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyka defending well as Tornado CPW loads up on a big left hand.
Boyka misses with the combination.
Boyka looks to land a left hand but Tornado CPW moved out of range nicely.
Boyka lands a lovely overhand right.
Boyka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tornado CPW throws out the jab.
Boyka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyka misses with an uppercut.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tornado CPW throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tornado CPW uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boyka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping right.
A cross from Boyka lands.
Boyka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tornado CPW moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tornado CPW sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Boyka does it's job there.
Tornado CPW works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boyka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW connects with a single shot there.
Boyka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Tornado CPW lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boyka doesn't seem phased though.
Tornado CPW moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
Tornado CPW thuds his right hand into Boyka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boyka lands with an overhand left.
Tornado CPW ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boyka moves out of range as Tornado CPW strikes.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tornado CPW was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tornado CPW uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Tornado CPW takes a swing at Boyka's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Boyka.
Tornado CPW is looking to clinch but Boyka is avoiding it.
Tornado CPW wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Tornado CPW. That snapped Boyka's head back.
Tornado CPW avoids the body shot from Boyka.
Boyka takes a swing at Tornado CPW's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Tornado CPW does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tornado CPW lands with a good body shot.
Boyka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tornado CPW moves away.
Tornado CPW looks to land a left hand but Boyka moved out of range nicely.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tornado CPW was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
Good standup being displayed there by Tornado CPW as he connects with a hook.
Boyka staying out of range there.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tornado CPW scores with a hook to the body. Boyka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tornado CPW steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Tornado CPW throws the left hand but Boyka avoids the punch easily.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
Tornado CPW loads up on a big right hand but Boyka slips the punch.
Boyka misses with a straight left.
Tornado CPW moves out of range of the strikes.
Tornado CPW misses with a straight left.
Tornado CPW doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boyka takes a swing at Tornado CPW's ribcage but misses.
Tornado CPW swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Tornado CPW misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka misses with a body shot.
Boyka cracks a nice hook into Tornado CPW's ribs.
Tornado CPW fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tornado CPW blocks a jab.
Tornado CPW moves out of range of the strikes.
Tornado CPW throws the left hand but Boyka avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tornado CPW throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyka.
Tornado CPW avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boyka misses the jab.
Tornado CPW misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tornado CPW feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boykas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tornado CPW staying out of range there.
Tornado CPW slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boyka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boyka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boyka 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 39:37
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 40:37
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka very nearly forgot to thank Kemists ↑ 5x160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngve Ingvar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yngve Ingvar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yngve Ingvar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingvar tries to land a front kick but Fedotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vladik Fedotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ingvar!
Ingvar lands with a good body shot.
Fedotov looks to clinch
and Ingvar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fedotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ingvar.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut. Ingvar saw that one coming.
Ingvar misses with the combination.
Fedotov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fedotov blocking some punches.
Ingvar managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ingvar fails to land.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingvar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedotovs head.
Ingvar tries to stall but Fedotov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fedotov cracks Ingvar with a nice body shot.
Ingvar slows down the pace here.
Ingvar working aggressively here.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov takes an elbow to the temple.
Ingvar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ingvar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Ingvar.
Ingvar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ingvar struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ingvar trying to control the position but instead, Fedotov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ingvar into the cage.
Fedotov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Fedotov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ingvar tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Ingvar back against the cage.
Fedotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ingvar takes an elbow to the temple.
Ingvar gets through Fedotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov pushes off an throws an elbow but Ingvar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ingvar misses with some punches.
Ingvar lands an elbow inside.
Ingvar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ingvar.
Ingvar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedotov lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedotov.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Ingvar in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov pushes off an throws an elbow but Ingvar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ingvar dodges an elbow strike from Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ingvar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ingvar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ingvar misses with some punches.
Ingvar managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Ingvar avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Ingvar stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Ingvar.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ingvar.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ingvar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ingvar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov.
Ingvar misses with some punches.
Fedotov misses with a knee strike.
Ingvar is trying to force a seperation but Fedotov has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Ingvar.
Ingvar slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ingvar has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
Fedotov takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ingvar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve Ingvar 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.
A cross from Ingvar lands.
Fedotov looks to land a right hand but Ingvar moved out of range.
Fedotov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fedotov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fedotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ingvar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Fedotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Ingvar pushes him off.
Good shot there by Ingvar.
Jab, jab by Fedotov - just one landing.
Fedotov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ingvar stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov misses with some punches.
Ingvar'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.
A short right from Ingvar.
A right handed body shot lands from Fedotov.
Ingvar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fedotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ingvar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ingvar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yngve Ingvar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Ingvar.
Ingvar throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fedotov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fedotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fedotov lands an uppercut.
Ingvar breaks the clinch.
Fedotov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fedotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ingvar circles away.
Ingvar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fedotov.
Nice uppercut lands for Ingvar. That snapped Fedotov's head back.
Fedotov is rocked!
Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ingvar.
Ingvar dips to his left and cracks Fedotov with an uppercut!
Oh Fedotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ingvar moves in close and cracks Fedotov with a massive right hand! Fedotov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ingvar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yngve Ingvar!
During a confident post fight interview, Yngve Ingvar 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiju Kikuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daiju Kikuchi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikuchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gushiken to score with a decent uppercut.
Gushiken has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kikuchi throws a right and a left that Gushiken avoids nicely.
Kikuchi slips under a jab.
Kikuchi thumps Gushiken with a low kick.
Gushiken scores with a decent looking hook.
Gushiken misses the jab.
Gushiken's corner calls for a 1-2. Gushiken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gushiken lunges at Kikuchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kikuchi's hand.
Gushiken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kikuchi.
Gushiken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kikuchi.
Kikuchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kikuchi misses with a straight left.
Kikuchi defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
Kikuchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikuchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kikuchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kikuchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gushiken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kikuchi.
Gushiken scores with a jab to the head.
Kikuchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gushiken moves into the clinch.
Gushiken is leaning against Kikuchi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
Kikuchi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gushiken.
Gushiken cracks Kikuchi with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
Kikuchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kikuchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Kikuchi lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gushiken tries to work over Kikuchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kikuchi tries a body shot but Gushiken blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kikuchi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kikuchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kikuchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kikuchi lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kikuchi fails to land.
Kikuchi can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Gushiken as the two fighters clinch.
Kikuchi tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Kikuchi back against the cage.
Kikuchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kikuchi misses with some punches.
Kikuchi tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Kikuchi back against the cage.
Gushiken prevents a body shot from Kikuchi.
Kikuchi blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Kikuchi controls his hands.
Gushiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Kikuchi controls his hands.
Gushiken leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kikuchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kikuchi has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a punch to the body.
Kikuchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gushiken can't find room to land a body shot as Kikuchi controls the action.
Gushiken misses with a body punch.
Gushiken tries a body shot but Kikuchi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kikuchi.
Gushiken takes a shot to the head.
Kikuchi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kikuchi fails to land.
Gushiken lands a hook that snaps the head of Kikuchi backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikuchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Gushiken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gushiken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kikuchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
Gushiken tries to work over Kikuchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gushiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gushiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kikuchi's elbow.
Gushiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gushiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kikuchi's elbow.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
Gushiken digs a right hand into Kikuchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kikuchi's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Gushiken.
Kikuchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kikuchi misses with the head strike.
Kikuchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kikuchi gets through Gushiken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gushiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kikuchi tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Kikuchi back against the cage.
Gushiken is trying to maintain a safe position but Kikuchi gets an underhook and turns Gushiken into the cage.
Gushiken blocks a body shot from Kikuchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken dominated that round.
That's time! Gushiken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gushiken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gushiken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a lazy uppercut
and Kikuchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gushiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gushiken misses with a series of wild punches.
Gushiken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gushiken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kikuchi on the side of the head.
Gushiken is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gushiken lands a head shot.
Kikuchi misses with a straight left.
Gushiken swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kikuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gushiken misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken with a hook.
Gushiken throws a body punch but Kikuchi moves out of range.
Yoko Gushiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Gushiken lunges at Kikuchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kikuchi's hand.
Gushiken rushes Kikuchi and presses him up against the cage.
Gushiken tries to throw a body punch but Kikuchi avoids it by throwing Gushiken back against the cage.
Kikuchi misses with some punches.
Kikuchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gushiken scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kikuchi.
Gushiken tries to work over Kikuchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kikuchi misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kikuchi.
Kikuchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kikuchi misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gushiken blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
Gushiken misses with a punch to the body.
Kikuchi tries to work over Gushiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gushiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kikuchi's elbow.
Kikuchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kikuchi misses with the head strike.
Gushiken lands with a light punch inside.
Gushiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kikuchi's elbow.
Kikuchi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kikuchi can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
Gushiken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kikuchi backwards.
Kikuchi misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gushiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gushiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kikuchi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gushiken or not.
Kikuchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gushiken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kikuchi backwards.
Gushiken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kikuchi fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikuchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kikuchi can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
Gushiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kikuchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
A short right from Kikuchi on the inside.
Kikuchi digs a right hand into Gushiken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gushiken's gas tank.
Kikuchi misses with a body punch.
Gushiken dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kikuchi scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kikuchi on the inside.
Gushiken tries a body shot but Kikuchi blocks it.
Kikuchi lands a nice uppercut.
Kikuchi prevents a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken prevents a body shot from Kikuchi.
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Kikuchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kikuchi.
Kikuchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kikuchi tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Kikuchi back against the cage.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kikuchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kikuchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gushiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kikuchi manages to avoid it.
Kikuchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gushiken misses with a hook. Kikuchi ducked under it nicely.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kikuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kikuchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Gushiken does it's job there.
Gushiken throws a hook but Kikuchi avoids it easily.
Gushiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daiju Kikuchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kikuchi lands the left hand.
Gushiken misses with a hook
enabling Kikuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Gushiken there.
Kikuchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Kikuchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Gushiken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gushiken dodges the punch combination from Kikuchi.
No joy there for Kikuchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gushiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gushiken clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gushiken.
Gushiken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kikuchi working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a body punch.
Daiju Kikuchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gushiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kikuchi's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kikuchi.
Kikuchi blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken lands a body shot.
Kikuchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kikuchi digs a right hand underneath Gushiken's ribcage. Gushiken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gushiken misses with a body punch.
Gushiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gushiken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Kikuchi.
Gushiken misses with a few strikes there.
Kikuchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gushiken is just out of range.
Kikuchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken throws an overhand right that lands on Kikuchi's shoulder, as Kikuchi tries to avoid the shot.
Gushiken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gushiken looks to land a left hand but Kikuchi moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gushiken cracks Kikuchi with an open hand slap.
Gushiken jabs at Kikuchi's body.
A swing and a miss from Gushiken.
Gushiken tries to clinch but Kikuchi moves out of range.
Kikuchi is looking to chop away at Gushiken's legs.
Kikuchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kikuchi blocks a jab.
Jab by Kikuchi.
Gushiken with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Gushiken lands a right hook to the body.
Kikuchi misses with a body kick.
Gushiken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gushiken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kikuchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gushiken.
Gushiken scores with a jab to the head.
Gushiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kikuchi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kikuchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gushiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kikuchi ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a lunging right hand
and Kikuchi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gushiken's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken connects with a body shot that sends Kikuchi's belly button to the back.
Kikuchi misses with a low kick as Gushiken jumps back.
Kikuchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kikuchi slips under a jab.
Gushiken works the jab nicely.
Gushiken throws a looping overhand right but Kikuchi ducks down to avoid it.
Kikuchi slips a straight right by Gushiken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken misses with a body shot.
Kikuchi jabs Gushiken right on the nose. Gushiken blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kikuchi throws a low kick, looking for Gushiken's leg but Gushiken calmly moves out of range.
Kikuchi dodges the punch combination from Gushiken.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kikuchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kikuchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gushiken looks to land a right hand but Kikuchi moved out of range.
That kick from Kikuchi tenderised Gushiken's leg. Gushiken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kikuchi slips under a jab.
Gushiken misses with a right hand
and Kikuchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gushiken works Kikuchi's body with a nice hook.
Gushiken lands with a nice combination. Kikuchi backs away looking to recover.
Gushiken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kikuchi slips under a jab from Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a hook but Kikuchi avoids it easily.
Gushiken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gushiken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kikuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken jabs at Kikuchi's body.
Kikuchi ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
Gushiken loads up on a big right hand but Kikuchi slips the punch.
Gushiken closes the distance and pushes Kikuchi back into the cage.
Kikuchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kikuchi prevents a body shot from Gushiken.
Kikuchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gushikens head.
Gushiken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kikuchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kikuchi.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken working aggressively here.
Kikuchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gushiken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikuchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
Gushiken lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gushiken cracks Kikuchi with a nice body shot.
Kikuchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kikuchi.
A head punch on the inside from Kikuchi fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gushiken.
Kikuchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gushiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gushiken lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kikuchi.
Kikuchi letting Gushiken take a breather here.
Gushiken can't find room to land a body shot as Kikuchi controls the action.
Gushiken tries to circle away but Kikuchi has him pinned against the cage.
Kikuchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gushiken controls his hands.
Gushiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gushiken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kikuchi backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Gushiken.
Gushiken tries to throw a body punch but Kikuchi avoids it by throwing Gushiken back against the cage.
Gushiken misses with a body punch.
Kikuchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
Kikuchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kikuchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
Gushiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kikuchi.
Kikuchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kikuchi working aggressively here.
Yoko Gushiken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kikuchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Gushiken controls his hands.
Kikuchi is working Gushiken over against the cage.
Gushiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Kikuchi.
Kikuchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kikuchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kikuchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kikuchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikuchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gushiken lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gushiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kikuchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken blocks a body shot from Kikuchi.
Kikuchi tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Kikuchi back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kikuchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kikuchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daiju Kikuchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gushiken.
Gushiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kikuchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gushiken misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gushiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Gushiken is trying to maintain a safe position but Kikuchi gets an underhook and turns Gushiken into the cage.
Kikuchi misses with the head strike.
Gushiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoko Gushiken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gushiken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 39:37
Judge William Gold scores the fight 40:37
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoko Gushiken!
Yoko Gushiken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAlister comes to the cage accompanied by Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking. Duncan McAlister had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duncan McAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAlister lands an overhand right.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
Traianus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McAlister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traianus is out of range and McAlister settles back down.
McAlister getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Traianus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traianus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAlister walks into a straight right hand from Traianus.
Traianus throws a leg kick that misses.
Traianus tries to clinch there but McAlister circles away.
Duncan McAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlister misses with an uppercut. Traianus saw that one coming.
Traianus walks into a straight right hand from McAlister.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAlister avoids the head kick by Traianus.
The fighters circling - McAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McAlister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Traianus on the side of the head.
McAlister is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Traianus misses
and McAlister counters with a leg kick.
McAlister misses with an uppercut.
McAlister chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McAlister ducks under a wild hook from Traianus.
McAlister scores with a shot to the body.
McAlister lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McAlister.
McAlister misses with a combination
and Traianus counters with a low kick, right behind McAlister 's knee.
Traianus takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAlister's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McAlister duly obliges.
McAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McAlister throws an off balance right hand
and Traianus counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAlister. Traianus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Traianus.
McAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McAlister throws a hook to the side of Traianus's head but Traianus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traianus misses with a hook.
A lazy left from McAlister finds it's target.
McAlister misses with an uppercut
letting Traianus counter with a right hand.
Traianus avoids the head kick by McAlister.
McAlister throws a big shot that misses.
McAlister lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Traianus misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister cracks Traianus with a good jab.
McAlister misses with a looping right.
Traianus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McAlister.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Traianus - that will leave a mark!
McAlister thuds his right hand into Traianus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McAlister uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Traianus throws a front kick aimed at McAlister's knee but McAlister avoids it well.
Traianus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McAlister.
McAlister throws the left hand but Traianus avoids the punch easily.
Traianus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Traianus instigates a clinch.
Traianus scores with a shot to the side of McAlister's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McAlister jumps guard and drags Traianus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Traianus got a little sloppy there for a moment and McAlister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Traianus has managed to get both his arms back between McAlister's legs - danger averted.
McAlister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McAlister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Traianus wants to control from the top but McAlister keeps moving.
Traianus stands up from McAlister's guard - Traianus perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traianus moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Traianus.
Traianus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAlister slips a jab and a cross from Traianus.
McAlister with a jab.
Traianus wants to clinch.
Traianus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McAlister.
McAlister stalks Traianus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Traianus's face. Traianus staggers backwards, shaken.
Traianus looks to throw the jab but McAlister is out of range.
McAlister sizes up Traianus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Traianus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McAlister counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Traianus thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traianus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Traianus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for McAlister. That snapped Traianus's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister misses with an uppercut. Traianus saw that one coming.
McAlister works Traianus's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - McAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traianus lands a nice hook to McAlister's body. McAlister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McAlister needs to keep his hands up - Traianus had a free shot at his head there.
Traianus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Traianus takes the fight into the clinch.
McAlister throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traianuss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traianus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traianus.
McAlister tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Traianus lands a body shot.
Traianus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister wants to stall.
Traianus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
Traianus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Traianus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Traianus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McAlister slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Traianus lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Traianus.
Traianus blocking some punches.
Traianus struggles to land a body shot inside as McAlister controls his hands.
Traianus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traianus lands a body punch.
McAlister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Traianus just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McAlister has a couple of punches blocked by Traianus.
Traianus has a couple of punches blocked by McAlister.
Traianus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McAlister is trying to pull guard but Traianus has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan McAlister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAlister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McAlister prevents a body shot from Traianus.
Traianus misses with some punches.
McAlister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traianus backwards.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Traianus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McAlister taking a breather.
Traianus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Traianus tries a body shot but McAlister blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McAlister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traianus lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traianus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McAlister backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Traianus.
McAlister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traianus backwards.
McAlister jumps guard but Traianus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McAlister tries to pull guard but Traianus holds him up against the cage and eventually McAlister drops back down to his feet.
McAlister jumps guard but Traianus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Traianus misses with some punches.
Traianus scores with a shoulder strike.
Traianus misses with a punch to the body.
McAlister is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McAlister fails to pull guard.
Traianus misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAlister blocks an uppercut.
McAlister jumps guard but Traianus stands there with McAlister around his waist. McAlister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Traianus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Ulpius Traianus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McAlister lands a leg kick that knocks Traianus off balance momentarily.
Traianus tries to land a front kick but McAlister steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traianus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McAlister at a distance.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Traianus! McAlister is out on his feet! Traianus rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - McAlister is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! McAlister is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mk Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica Enter Sandman. Ultra comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Bad - Satriani kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
31 - 12 - 2 |
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178 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Holden Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Mk Ultra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ultra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Ultra.
It looks like Holden Gracie has been cut.
Ultra lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Ultra wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Ultra thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Ultra throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ultra has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Ultra.
Ultra closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Ultra.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Ultra.
An inside leg kick lands from Ultra.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lunges at Ultra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ultra's hand.
Gracie throws the left hand but Ultra avoids the punch easily.
Ultra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ultra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Ultra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ultra connects with a body shot.
Ultra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mk Ultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ultra.
Gracie tries to clinch but Ultra is having none of it.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ultra takes the fight into the clinch.
Ultra misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ultra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ultra misses with the head strike.
Ultra lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ultra working aggressively here.
Ultra tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ultra back against the cage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Ultra can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ultra tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ultra back against the cage.
Ultra has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Ultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ultra scores with a hook to the body.
Ultra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ultra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra misses with some punches.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ultra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ultra manages to break the clinch.
Ultra punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Ultra misses.
Gracie scores with a jab. Ultra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ultra lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Ultra forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Ultra letting Gracie take a breather here.
Ultra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ultra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Ultra won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A short right from Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ultra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ultra throws a head punch that misses.
Ultra misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ultra moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Ultra jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ultra misses with a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mk Ultra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ultra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ultra throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Mk Ultra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ultra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ultra.
Ultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Ultra.
Ultra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ultra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ultra throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ultra can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Ultra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Ultra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
Ultra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Ultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Ultra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ultra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ultra throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Ultra.
Ultra tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ultra back against the cage.
Ultra throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Ultra wants to stall.
Ultra misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ultra letting Gracie take a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ultra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Mk Ultra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ultra tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Ultra.
Ultra working aggressively here.
Gracie digs a right hand into Ultra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ultra's gas tank.
Ultra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ultra stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Gracie misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Ultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Ultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ultra backwards.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Ultra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ultra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ultra misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ultra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ultra lands a left hand.
Ultra misses with the head strike.
Ultra letting Gracie take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Ultra fails to land.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Ultra lands a body shot.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Ultra's head.
Ultra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ultra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ultra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mk Ultra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Holden Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Ultra.
Ultra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ultra.
Ultra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Ultra slips the punch.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie tests Ultra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ultra keeps the fight on the outside.
Ultra throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Ultra.
Ultra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ultra throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Ultra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ultra can pounce on him.
Ultra throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ultra.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ultra connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Ultra connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ultra scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Mk Ultra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ultra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ultra misses with a low kick.
Ultra slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Ultra lands the left hand.
Ultra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ultra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Ultra misses with a wild body shot.
Ultra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ultra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ultra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Ultra tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ultra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ultra is out of range.
Ultra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Ultra is out of range.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Ultra.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Ultra ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Ultra.
Ultra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ultra cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Ultra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ultra scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Ultra slips under a jab.
Ultra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Holden Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ultra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ultra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Ultra.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ultra.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ultra backwards.
Gracie trying to stall but Ultra improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ultra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mk Ultra.
Well Ultra 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mk Ultra!
Mk Ultra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rook comes to the cage accompanied by Mr Krinkle. Meyer has chosen I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rook trying to move into half guard but instead Meyer has managed to sweep!
Meyer wants to get up but he can't break Rook's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meyer wanted to stand there but Rook had control of the position.
Rook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyer.
Rook looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Meyer has picked Rook up and slammed him! Rook can't keep hold of the triangle and Meyer manages to pass to side control!
Meyer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Meyer wants to get back to his feet.
Rook actively working from the bottom here.
Meyer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rook controls his leg.
Meyer works his way into side control.
Meyer tries to stand but Rook is controlling his head.
Meyer decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Meyer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer keeping full guard, as Rook tries to pass.
Rook is looking to work some ground and pound but Meyer has wrist control.
Rook throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Meyer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rook wants to control but Meyer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Meyer avoids the attempt from Rook to control.
Rook is looking to get to half guard.
Rook sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rook wants to improve his position but Meyer is controlling well.
Meyer stands up out of the half guard.
Rook closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meyer to the mat! Meyer manages to get full guard.
Rook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Meyer dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Rook keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rook is proving hard to escape from.
Rook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rook working for submissions but it's allowed Meyer to get to half guard.
Rook wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meyer is taking a breather. Rook says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Meyer is trying to control. Rook wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuri Rook will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rook fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rook.
Meyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meyer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rook to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Meyer wants to sweep here but Rook controlling him for the moment.
Rook working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meyer's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook being controlled here momentarily.
Rook tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyer is retaining full guard.
Rook trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rook throwing strikes from guard but Meyer blocks nicely.
Meyer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rook!
Meyer is trying to control here but Rook has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is taking a breather. Rook says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rook trying to control here.
Rook wants to sweep but Meyer has passed to side control!
Rook wants to control but Meyer postures up.
Rook has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Meyer stands up.
Rook looks for a takedown but Meyer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Rook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rook staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Yuri Rook has been cut.
Rook goes for a double leg but Meyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meyer continues to drive forward.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rook will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meyer sprawls well. Meyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rook gets slowly back to his feet.
Meyer lands a big head kick that sends Rook tumbling to the mat! Meyer takes a step backwards and waves Rook back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kurt Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rook looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meyer is fending him off so far but Rook persists. Nope, Meyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Meyer throws a powerful right kick. Rook tried to block low but the kick was high! Rook was taken right off of his feet! Meyer jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurt Meyer!
A very excited looking Kurt Meyer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Makers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama has chosen Lollipop as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Makers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pops Cama!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Cama.
Cama connects with the punch.
Cama throws a body punch but Makers moves out of range.
Cama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Makers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Makers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cama.
Cama ducks under a wild hook from Makers.
Cama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pops Cama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cama swats away the attempt to clinch by Makers.
Makers instigates a clinch.
Cama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cama tries a body shot but Makers blocks it.
Makers digs a right hand underneath Cama's ribcage. Cama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makers struggles to land a body shot inside as Cama controls his hands.
Makers has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makers.
A right hand to the body from Makers.
Cama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama blocks a body shot from Makers.
Makers tries a body shot but Cama blocks it.
Cama tries to work over Makers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cama.
A bit of stalling here from Cama.
Makers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cama taking a breather.
Cama blocks the elbow strike.
Cama throws a head punch that misses.
Makers throws an elbow but it misses.
Cama blocks a body shot from Makers.
Cama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Makers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cama backwards.
Makers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cama scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makers tries to throw a body punch but Cama avoids it by throwing Makers back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cama.
Makers tries to work over Cama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makers throws an elbow but it misses.
Makers tries to throw a body punch but Cama avoids it by throwing Makers back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Makers.
Cama lands a shoulder strike.
Cama takes a shot to the head.
Cama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makers blocking some punches.
Come on Cama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cama avoids the elbow strike from Makers, against the cage.
Makers misses with the head strike.
Makers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cama misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cama lands a left hand.
Cama slows down the pace here.
Cama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cama has a couple of punches blocked by Makers.
Makers lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cama.
Cama throws a punch but it's blocked by Makers.
Cama taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cama's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cama works on Makers's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makers.
Makers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makers.
Cama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makers backwards.
Cama avoiding damage.
Cama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makers is keeping busy.
Cama lands a shoulder strike.
Cama dodges an elbow strike from Makers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cama misses with the head strike.
Makers blocks an uppercut.
Makers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cama struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pops Cama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makers checks it well.
A head kick misses from Cama.
Cama scores with a spinning back kick!
Cama misses with a straight left.
Cama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makers throws a hook but Cama avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Cama.
Cama throws a leg kick which misses Makers's front leg but catches the back leg as Makers tries to avoid it.
Cama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Makers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cama slips a jab from Makers.
Cama slips under a jab.
Makers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makers thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cama, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers ducks under a wild hook from Cama.
A telegraphed right hand from Cama misses the target.
Makers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cama. Cama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cama throws a body kick that misses.
Cama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makers.
Cama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makers is out of range.
Cama moves away from the strike by Makers.
Cama throws a head kick that half lands.
Cama throws a low kick but Makers avoids it.
Makers looks to throw the jab but Cama is out of range.
Makers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Makers.
Cama throws a poor cross that misses
and Makers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cama tries a body shot but Makers blocks it.
Makers throws a punch but it's blocked by Cama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama looking to stall.
Makers misses with a body punch.
Cama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cama tries to throw a body punch but Makers avoids it by throwing Cama back against the cage.
Cama throws a head punch that misses.
Makers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cama or not.
Makers prevents a body shot from Cama.
Cama blocks an elbow strike from Makers.
Cama is looking to control Makers's arms but Makers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cama has his back to the cage.
Makers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makers.
It looks like Pops Cama has been cut.
Cama avoids a wild elbow strike from Makers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makers backwards.
Cama lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makers lands with a light punch inside.
Makers lands with a light punch inside.
Cama misses with a punch on the inside.
Makers lands with a left to the head.
Cama misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cama's defenses.
Makers blocks a body shot from Cama.
Cama slowing the pace effectively.
Makers lands a shoulder strike.
Cama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makers's elbow.
Cama is trying to stall.
Cama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cama is struggling to control the position.
Makers digs a right hand underneath Cama's ribcage. Cama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Cama.
Cama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cama misses with some punches.
Makers can't find room to land a body shot as Cama controls the action.
Cama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pops Cama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pops Cama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cama staying out of range there.
Cama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cama throws an off balance right hand
and Makers counters by clinching up.
Makers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cama backwards.
Makers lands with a short shot to the head.
Cama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cama misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makers.
Cama misses with the head strike.
Cama is looking to control Makers's arms but Makers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cama has his back to the cage.
Makers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cama's elbow.
Cama scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cama.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama lands with a light punch inside.
Cama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makers.
Cama swings wildly with an uppercut but Makers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cama dodges an elbow strike from Makers.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cama is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Makers blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cama pushes Makers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cama struggles to land a body shot inside as Makers controls his hands.
Makers being controlled against the cage.
Cama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pops Cama.
Makers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cama throws a leg kick which misses Makers's front leg but catches the back leg as Makers tries to avoid it.
Cama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makers throws out the jab.
Cama throws a sloppy head kick and Makers moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Cama misses.
Makers ducks right into an uppercut from Cama.
Makers fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cama throws a leg kick but Makers moved away.
Cama wants to slow Makers down by chopping away at his legs.
Makers slips under a jab.
Makers fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cama throws a push kick but Makers slaps the foot to one side.
Makers avoids the body shot from Cama.
Cama misses with an uppercut. Makers saw that one coming.
Makers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cama's hands.
Cama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makers in his tracks.
Makers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cama in his tracks.
Makers swings for the body but Cama moves out of range.
Cama looks for the body kick but Makers saw that one coming.
Cama throws a chopping leg kick but Makers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makers moves into range and clinches up with Cama.
Pops Cama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Makers on the inside.
Makers digs a right hand into Cama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cama's gas tank.
A short left from Makers.
Nice elbow from Makers.
Cama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makers is keeping busy.
Cama takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cama avoids the elbow strike from Makers, against the cage.
Makers lands a left hand.
Cama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makers's elbow.
Cama working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Cama really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pops Cama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makers checks it well.
Cama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cama throws a push kick but Makers slaps the foot to one side.
Makers pushes Cama up against the cage in a clinch.
Cama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makers lands a damaging elbow.
Cama trying to control the position but instead, Makers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cama into the cage.
Makers blocking some punches.
Cama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makers.
Makers tries to work over Cama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makers tries a body shot but Cama blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makers lands with a right to the head.
Cama is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Makers throws an elbow but misses.
Cama is still on wobbly legs! Can Makers finish him?
Cama taking a breather.
Cama seems to have recovered his senses.
Cama blocks an elbow strike.
Cama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makers lands a left hand.
Cama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Makers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Makers.
Makers lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makers throws an elbow but misses.
Makers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cama swings wildly with an uppercut but Makers uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makers throws a big uppercut that drops Cama! More strikes from Makers and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cama lies dazed against the cage as Makers celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Makers!
Mark Makers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ejnar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ejnar Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thorsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorsen scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Thorsen down.
Curry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Curry misses.
Curry misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Thorsen misses with a hook
and Curry counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thorsen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thorsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curry was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsen.
Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsen digs a good hook to Curry's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorsen.
Thorsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Curry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorsen misses with a right hand
enabling Curry to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Ejnar Thorsen has been cut.
Thorsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curry checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curry swings for the body but Thorsen moves out of range.
Thorsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thorsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thorsen throws a right hand that Curry ducks under and follows up with a left that Curry also avoids with ease.
Thorsen misses with a body shot.
Curry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorsen. Thorsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Curry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Curry throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsen counters with a head kick.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Thorsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry misses with a body kick.
Thorsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curry was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsen.
Curry throws a leg kick
and Thorsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curry misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Curry misses the target.
Curry tries to land a leg kick but Thorsen saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorsen. That's going to slow Curry down.
Curry cracks Thorsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Curry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorsen throws a low kick but Curry moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsen. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curry avoids a kick to the body.
Curry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorsen.
Curry blocks a jab.
Curry throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsen counters with a body kick that stops Curry in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thorsen moves out of range as Curry throws a body kick.
Curry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Curry's head.
Thorsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thorsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorsen misses with a hook. Curry ducked under it nicely.
Thorsen throws a low kick but Curry avoids it.
Curry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thorsen under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curry.
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thorsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Thorsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Curry doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen moves in looking to clinch but Curry pushes him off.
Curry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorsen scores with a hook to the body. Curry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsen tries to clinch but Curry is having none of it.
Thorsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Curry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorsen scores with a nice body kick.
Thorsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curry was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsen.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curry.
Curry throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arthur Curry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ejnar Thorsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Curry misses the target.
Curry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorsen ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
Thorsen misses with a leg kick
and Curry counters with a stiff right hand.
Curry looks to land a combination but Thorsen avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Curry.
Curry gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thorsen counters with a left to the body.
Thorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
Thorsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thorsen misses the shot to the body.
Thorsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Currys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Curry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorsen.
Thorsen thuds a left hand into Curry's body.
Curry misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen tries to land a body kick
and Curry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorsen blocks a head kick by Curry.
Thorsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick and Thorsen moves out of range easily.
Curry throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Thorsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorsen misses with a body shot.
Thorsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curry.
Curry misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorsen dodges the punch combination from Curry.
Curry keeps Thorsen at a distance using the push kick.
Curry misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry moves out of range of the leg kick from Thorsen.
Thorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsen takes one on the button.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curry.
Curry lands with a shot to the body.
Thorsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curry throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsen counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Curry misses.
Curry moves out of range as Thorsen throws a body kick.
Thorsen takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Thorsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curry rather than just go for the knockout.
Thorsen tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry misses with a body shot.
Curry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Curry moves away from the strike by Thorsen.
Curry looks to land a right hand but Thorsen moved out of range.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Thorsen misses the shot to the body.
Thorsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
A low kick from Curry misses
and Thorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curry staying out of range there.
Curry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen scores with a jab.
Thorsen lands with a good body shot.
Thorsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Curry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen connects with a body shot.
Curry throws a lazy right hand but Thorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Thorsen finds it's target.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Curry throws a right hand that Thorsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorsen also avoids with ease.
Curry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorsen missing with a left hand there. Curry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsen slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ejnar Thorsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ejnar Thorsen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Curry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorsen.
Thorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Curry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Curry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorsen at a distance.
Thorsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curry.
Thorsen lands with a shot to the body.
Thorsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Curry on the side of the head.
Thorsen throws a series of punches but Curry moves out of range.
Curry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorsen.
A cross from Curry lands.
Nice body kick from Curry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Curry.
Curry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry misses the shot to the body.
Curry moves out of range of the leg kick from Thorsen.
A slow jab from Curry misses its intended target.
Curry misses with a straight right.
Thorsen is looking to chop away at Curry's legs.
Curry misses with a hook
and Thorsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Curry misses with an uppercut.
Thorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Thorsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curry circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorsen tries to clinch but Curry moves out of range.
Curry misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorsen.
Curry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Curry digs a good body shot into Thorsen's ribs.
Curry looks to land a right hand but Thorsen moved out of range.
Curry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorsen counters with a solid body kick.
Thorsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curry.
Thorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curry blocks a jab.
Curry throws the left hand but Thorsen avoids the punch easily.
Thorsen throws a leg kick which misses Curry's front leg but catches the back leg as Curry tries to avoid it.
Curry throws out a loose jab but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorsen slips a jab from Curry.
Thorsen slips a jab and a cross from Curry.
Thorsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Curry duly obliges.
Thorsen scores with a hook to the body. Curry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curry 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.
Thorsen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thorsen lands a nice hook to Curry's body. Curry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Thorsen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curry clobbers Thorsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorsen ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curry throws out the jab.
Curry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorsen blocks the body kick.
Thorsen looks to land a body kick but Curry moved away.
Thorsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorsen misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Curry finds it's target.
Thorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ejnar Thorsen's cut.
That's time! Curry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick
and Thorsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Curry looks to land a combination but Thorsen avoids it well.
Curry loads up on a big right hand but Thorsen slips the punch.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Thorsen's head but Thorsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curry blocks a jab.
Curry misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curry misses with a few strikes there.
Thorsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curry is looking to land body kicks.
Thorsen throws a jab when Curry was well out of range.
Curry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsen has closed the distance and engaged Curry in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curry.
Thorsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curry lands a nice uppercut.
Curry manages to break the clinch.
Thorsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Thorsen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut. Curry saw that one coming.
Thorsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorsen lands a shoulder strike.
Thorsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Curry tries to stall but Thorsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsen's elbow.
Thorsen lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsen controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curry.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsen controls the action.
Thorsen throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorsen misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorsen as Curry tries to tie him up.
Thorsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Thorsen gets through Curry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorsen being controlled against the cage.
Thorsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Thorsen tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Thorsen back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen digs a right hand into Curry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curry's gas tank.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Curry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorsen wants to clinch.
Curry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorsen connects with a crisp jab.
Thorsen defending well as Curry loads up on a big left hand.
Thorsen blocks a jab.
Thorsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curry, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Thorsen throws a hook but Curry blocks it.
Thorsen swings for the body but Curry moves out of range.
Curry walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsen.
Thorsen connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Curry.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorsen.
Thorsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curry misses with a jab to the body
and Thorsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Curry tries to land a front kick but Thorsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curry misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ejnar Thorsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ejnar Thorsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thorsen lands a right hook to the body.
Curry blocks a low kick nicely.
Curry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Curry misses.
A big left from Curry misses.
Curry misses with a body shot.
Thorsen throws a big shot that misses.
Curry misses with an uppercut
and Thorsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Curry misses with a body shot.
Curry is looking to slow Thorsen down with leg kicks.
A big right from Curry misses.
A solid body kick from Curry.
Thorsen takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Curry.
Curry throws a lazy body kick
and Thorsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorsen misses with a head kick.
Thorsen dodges the punch combination from Curry.
Curry lands a slapping body shot.
Curry throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thorsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Thorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curry takes a swing at Thorsen's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Curry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry misses with a hook.
Curry looks for the body kick but Thorsen saw that one coming.
Curry misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorsen lands with a straight right. Curry didn't see that one coming.
Thorsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsen with a jab.
Thorsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Curry looks to throw the jab but Thorsen is out of range.
Nice jab there from Thorsen.
Curry misses with a right hand
and Thorsen counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsen lands a left hand.
Curry blocks a body shot from Thorsen.
Stalling in the clinch from Curry.
Curry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorsen scores with a hook to the body.
Thorsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ejnar Thorsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsen gets through Curry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Thorsen avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Thorsen works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
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.
Thorsen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsen has Curry pressed against the cage.
Curry blocks a body shot from Thorsen.
Curry lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curry.
A nice left hand lands by Curry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsen's elbow.
Curry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ejnar Thorsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ejnar Thorsen!
Ejnar Thorsen is the new middleweight champion!
Ejnar Thorsen made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizushima Muroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muroi has chosen Get Out - Circa Survive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Stoppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mizushima Muroi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muroi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoppers misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muroi.
Muroi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoppers was well out of range. Poor timing from Muroi.
Muroi just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muroi, as that shot connected.
It looks like Willy Stoppers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Muroi misses.
Muroi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoppers.
Muroi throws a front kick aimed at Stoppers's knee but Stoppers avoids it well.
Stoppers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Muroi throws a body kick that misses.
Muroi scoring well with a low kick there.
Muroi throws a head kick that misses.
Muroi scores with a jab. Stoppers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muroi lands a jab to the head.
Muroi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muroi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muroi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoppers manages to avoid it.
Muroi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muroi looks to throw the jab but Stoppers is out of range.
Muroi tries to move into range but Stoppers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muroi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stoppers misses with a combination
and Muroi counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muroi looks to land a combination but Stoppers avoids it well.
Muroi ducks under a wild hook from Stoppers.
Muroi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoppers.
Stoppers misses with a series of wild punches.
Muroi clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muroi blocking some punches.
Muroi misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers misses with a body punch.
Stoppers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stoppers breaks from the clinch.
Stoppers works Muroi's body with a nice hook.
Stoppers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muroi.
Muroi misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Stoppers both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mizushima Muroi has been cut.
Stoppers avoids the body shot from Muroi.
Stoppers connects with the punch.
Mizushima Muroi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muroi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muroi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoppers throws a leg kick which misses Muroi's front leg but catches the back leg as Muroi tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muroi is looking to chop away at Stoppers's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoppers. That snapped Muroi's head back.
Stoppers digs a good body shot into Muroi's ribs.
Muroi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoppers connects with a solid leg kick.
Muroi looks winded!
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!
Stoppers moves out of range as Muroi strikes.
Stoppers connects with a leg kick. Muroi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Muroi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muroi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muroi throws a head kick but Stoppers moves out of range.
Stoppers circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Muroi misses
and Stoppers counters with a nice right hand that sends Muroi toppling to the canvas! Muroi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stoppers finish him?!
Muroi is rocked!
Stoppers lands a nice shot that snaps Muroi's head back.
Muroi is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoppers finish him?
Stoppers lands a leg kick that knocks Muroi off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Stoppers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muroi seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoppers lands a big right hand that sends Muroi crashing to the mat! Stoppers stays standing though and waves Muroi back to his feet!
Stoppers swings for the body but Muroi moves out of range.
Stoppers ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Muroi out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Stoppers!
An out of breath Willy Stoppers 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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