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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldomir Zsofka Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baldomir Zsofka Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elcock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zsofka Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Elcock.
Elcock needs to keep his hands up - Zsofka Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Elcock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Elcock moves away from the strike by Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr misses with a body punch
and Elcock counters with a straight right hand.
Elcock misses with a body shot.
Zsofka Jr looks to throw the jab but Elcock is out of range.
Elcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elcock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsofka Jr.
A big right from Zsofka Jr misses.
Zsofka Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Zsofka Jr does no damage.
Zsofka Jr cracks Elcock with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka Jr throws a push kick but Elcock slaps the foot to one side.
Zsofka Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zsofka Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Elcock lands with a cross.
Zsofka Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka Jr lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Elcock slips a jab and a cross from Zsofka Jr.
Elcock walks into a stiff left hand from Zsofka Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zsofka Jr, as that shot connected.
Elcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka Jr.
Elcock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zsofka Jr dodges the punch combination from Elcock.
Zsofka Jr takes a swing at Elcock's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Elcock's shoulder, as Elcock tries to avoid the shot.
Elcock throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Elcock counters with a two punch combo.
Elcock misses the shot to the body.
Elcock jabs at Zsofka Jr's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsofka Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Zsofka Jr dips to his left and cracks Elcock with an uppercut!
Elcock misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zsofka Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsofka Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr misses with an uppercut
enabling Elcock to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsofka Jr misses with a straight left.
Elcock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Elcock duly obliges.
It looks like Baldomir Zsofka Jr has been cut.
Zsofka Jr misses with an uppercut
and Elcock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zsofka Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zsofka Jr throws a jab when Elcock was well out of range.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Elcock counters with a nice body shot.
Elcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Elcock moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elcock.
Elcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elcock tests Zsofka Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elcock catches Zsofka Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Zsofka Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock cracks Zsofka Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Elcock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zsofka Jr to stand back up!
Zsofka Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elcock lands a right hook to the body.
Zsofka Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Elcock finish him?
Some wild striking there from Zsofka Jr.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Zsofka Jr avoids them all with ease.
Zsofka Jr misses with a hook. Elcock ducked under it nicely.
Zsofka Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Elcock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zsofka Jr back to the cage. Elcock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zsofka Jr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Elcock lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zsofka Jr. Elcock pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armando Elcock!
In defeat, Baldomir Zsofka Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe I should not have eaten a pie before the fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonidas comes to the cage accompanied by Whom Shall I Fear. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoraku punishes Leonidas's body with a nice straight punch.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Achilles Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoraku keeps Leonidas at a distance using the push kick.
Leonidas throws a lazy body kick
and Kyoraku counters by moving into the clinch.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a body punch.
Kyoraku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Leonidas looking to throw knees to the head but Kyoraku is blocking nicely.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Leonidas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kyoraku avoiding damage.
Leonidas lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Leonidas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonidas.
Leonidas connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyoraku.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku manages to break the clinch.
Leonidas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyoraku has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Leonidas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leonidas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A bone on bone clash there as Kyoraku blocks the leg kick.
Kyoraku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leonidas. Leonidas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leonidas closes the distance but Kyoraku moves to the side
and Kyoraku counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leonidas lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kyoraku is out of range.
Leonidas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonidas checks a leg kick nicely.
Kyoraku scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyoraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas misses the shot to the body.
Kyoraku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyoraku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leonidas is looking to slow Kyoraku down with leg kicks.
Leonidas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonidas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kyoraku will feel that in the morning.
Leonidas misses with a low kick as Kyoraku jumps back.
Leonidas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Shunsui Kyoraku has been cut.
Leonidas throws a leg kick which misses Kyoraku's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyoraku tries to avoid it.
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyoraku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonidas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonidas needs to keep his hands up - Kyoraku had a free shot at his head there.
Kyoraku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kyoraku cracks Leonidas with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to clinch.
Kyoraku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leonidas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Leonidas.
Kyoraku connects with a right hand. Leonidas shakes it off.
Kyoraku lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a nice looking combination but Leonidas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyoraku catches Leonidas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kyoraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leonidas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Leonidas misses
and Kyoraku counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyoraku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonidas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonidas throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyoraku moves into the clinch.
Kyoraku lands a body punch.
Kyoraku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyoraku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyoraku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kyoraku managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyoraku controls his hands.
Kyoraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku lands with a right to the head.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyoraku blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Leonidas.
Kyoraku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyoraku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kyoraku lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonidas avoids it.
Leonidas misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shunsui Kyoraku's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leonidas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyoraku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leonidas. Leonidas obviously looking to wear him down.
Leonidas tries to clinch up but Kyoraku circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyoraku lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kyoraku scores with a jab to the body.
Leonidas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonidas wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyoraku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Kyoraku blocks with his arms.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyoraku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonidas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyoraku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Kyoraku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonidas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyoraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas pushes Kyoraku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Leonidas misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Kyoraku blocks with his arms.
Kyoraku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyoraku blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Kyoraku blocks with his arms.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leonidass head.
Kyoraku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyoraku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyoraku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonidas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kyoraku lands a head shot.
Kyoraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leonidas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonidas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kyoraku, pushing him back against the cage.
Leonidas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Kyoraku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonidas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonidas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kyoraku wants to clinch.
Leonidas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonidas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyoraku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas tries to land a front kick but Kyoraku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyoraku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kyoraku.
Kyoraku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leonidas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kyoraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyoraku thuds a left hand into Leonidas's body.
Leonidas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyoraku avoids the body shot from Leonidas.
Kyoraku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kyoraku duly obliges.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses.
Leonidas misses with a looping right.
Kyoraku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonidas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyoraku finds it's way round the side to connect with Leonidas's head.
Leonidas throws a push kick but Kyoraku slaps the foot to one side.
Leonidas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands with a straight right. Leonidas didn't see that one coming.
Leonidas walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Leonidas.
Kyoraku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leonidas on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Kyoraku as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyoraku scores with a nice strike.
Kyoraku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonidas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kyoraku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonidas is looking to clinch.
Kyoraku thows a body kick. Leonidas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Leonidas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kyoraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leonidas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyoraku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyoraku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shunsui Kyoraku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shunsui Kyoraku's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kyoraku lands a really nice looking cross but Leonidas seems unphased.
Kyoraku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonidas tries to clinch
and Kyoraku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kyoraku tries to stall but Leonidas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leonidas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A knee to the head by Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyoraku controls his hands.
Kyoraku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonidas is defending well for now.
A short right from Kyoraku on the inside.
Leonidas tries to land a knee to the head but Kyoraku blocks with his arms.
A short left from Leonidas.
Leonidas takes a shot to the head.
Leonidas scores with a hook to the body.
Kyoraku is leaning against Leonidas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas tries to work over Kyoraku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyoraku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyoraku controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leonidas missing with knees to the body.
Kyoraku lands with a right to the head.
Leonidas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kyoraku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonidas backwards.
Kyoraku lands a body punch.
Kyoraku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leonidas is rocked!
Kyoraku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyoraku breaks the clinch.
Kyoraku connects with a leg kick. Leonidas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kyoraku throws a head kick but Leonidas moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kyoraku!
Leonidas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kyoraku can pounce on him.
Leonidas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyoraku rushes Leonidas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Achilles Leonidas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leonidas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonidas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyoraku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonidas.
Kyoraku gets through Leonidas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
A head punch on the inside from Leonidas fails to land.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonidas misses with a knee strike.
Leonidas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyoraku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyoraku managing to block the knees to the body from Leonidas.
Kyoraku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leonidas.
Leonidas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonidas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyoraku blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyoraku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leonidas's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonidas should have avoided that one.
Leonidas tries to clinch there but Kyoraku circles away.
Leonidas throws a leg kick that misses.
Kyoraku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kyoraku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyoraku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonidas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a nice shot that snaps Leonidas's head back.
Kyoraku lands a lovely overhand right.
Leonidas throws a front kick that sends Kyoraku stumbling back into the cage.
Leonidas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leonidas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Kyoraku tenderised Leonidas's leg. Leonidas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leonidas throws a head kick but Kyoraku moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Kyoraku.
Leonidas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonidas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonidas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyoraku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kyoraku catches Leonidas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Kyoraku.
Shunsui Kyoraku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonidas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyoraku.
Leonidas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leonidas throws a sloppy head kick and Kyoraku moves out of range easily.
Leonidas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku checks a low kick from Leonidas.
Leonidas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leonidas throws a push kick but Kyoraku slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a two punch combination.
Kyoraku blocks a leg kick.
Kyoraku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonidas wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shunsui Kyoraku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyoraku 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shunsui Kyoraku!
A very excited looking Shunsui Kyoraku 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.
Achilles Leonidas spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank my sponsors and all of my fans! My goal every show is to give the crowd an awesome fight. I will grow from this and one day I will become Champion!! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Cade!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Balkan. Beautiful body shot.
Balkan connects with a jab.
Balkan connects with a looping right hand.
Balkan connects with a solid leg kick.
Cade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balkan lands with a nice body punch.
Carl Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkan fakes the leg kick and cracks Cade in the body.
Cade scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Balkan.
Balkan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cade. Cade obviously looking to wear him down.
Cade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkan moves away.
Balkan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cade under the eye.
A slow jab from Cade misses its intended target.
Balkan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Balkan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balkan moves out of range as Cade strikes.
A good leg kick by Balkan.
Balkan connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Cade.
Cade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balkan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Balkan.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balkan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balkan lands an overhand right.
Cade misses with an uppercut. Balkan saw that one coming.
Cade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balkan slips a jab from Cade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan scores with a sloppy right hand. Cade should have avoided that one.
Cade throws a low kick, looking for Balkan's leg but Balkan calmly moves out of range.
Balkan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cade throws an overhand right that lands on Balkan's shoulder, as Balkan tries to avoid the shot.
Balkan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cade finds it's way round the side to connect with Balkan's head.
Balkan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cade on the side of the head.
Cade missing with a left hand there. Balkan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balkan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cade. That did some damage!
Cade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cade wants to land a leg kick but Balkan is out of range.
Balkan misses with a series of wild punches.
Balkan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cade drops his hands momentarily and Balkan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balkan defending well as Cade loads up on a big left hand.
Cade misses the jab.
Balkan blocks a low kick nicely.
Cade misses with a hook.
Balkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Balkan blocks a leg kick.
Balkan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cade.
Balkan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
Cade takes a swing at Balkan's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan cracks Cade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cade looks to land a left hand but Balkan moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Balkan. Beautiful body shot.
Cade misses with a right hand
and Cade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cade throws a hook but Balkan blocks it.
Cade throws a right and a left that Balkan avoids nicely.
Cade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balkan can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balkan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cade doesn't seem bothered though.
Balkan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cade on the side of the head.
Balkan avoids the body shot from Cade.
Cade throws a big shot that misses.
Balkan checks a leg kick nicely.
Balkan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Balkan digs a good hook to Cade's body.
A big left from Cade misses.
Decent striking displayed by Balkan there.
Balkan lands with a good body shot.
Balkan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. Cade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cade throws a low kick but Balkan moves out of range easily.
Balkan scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Cade misses.
Balkan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cade looks winded!
Cade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balkan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cade scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balkan lands a head shot.
Cade is rocked!
Cade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balkan.
Cade is still on wobbly legs! Can Balkan finish him?
Balkan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cade seems to have recovered his senses.
Cade throws a front kick aimed at Balkan's knee but Balkan avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cade tried to score with a low kick but Balkan checks it.
Balkan slips under a jab.
Balkan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balkan staying out of range there.
Cade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balkan.
Cade misses with a lunging right hand
and Balkan counters with an outside leg kick.
Balkan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Balkan counters with a right hand to the body.
Cade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balkan is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balkan, right into the meat.
Balkan lands a nice shot to the body.
Cade is looking to score with low kicks.
Balkan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cade is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Balkan. Beautiful body shot.
Cade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cade might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Balkan has got the better of the exchanges.
Balkan thuds a left hand into Cade's body.
Jami Balkan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Balkan has knocked Cade down with a huge combo! Balkan steps away and waves a wobbly Cade back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Balkan throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan cracks the inside of Cade's front leg.
Balkan slips under a jab.
Balkan cracks Cade on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cade falls backwards against the cage. Balkan follows up with more strikes that drop Cade to his knees. Balkan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cade! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Balkan!
Jami Balkan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kunitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kunitskiy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward misses with a body shot.
Kunitskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
so Kunitskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kunitskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunitskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunitskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward keeping full guard, as Kunitskiy tries to pass.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Kunitskiy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Kunitskiy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kunitskiy lands a jab to the nose.
Ward tries to clinch there but Kunitskiy circles away.
Ward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kunitskiy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kunitskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ward was well out of range. Poor timing from Kunitskiy.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Kunitskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Kunitskiy lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
Kunitskiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ward. That did some damage!
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy misses with a looping left.
Kunitskiy slips under a jab.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kunitskiy's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunitskiy. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward is looking to clinch.
Ward connects with a looping right hand.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy checks it.
Kunitskiy goes for a double leg but Ward avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ward continues to drive forward.
Ward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kunitskiy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ward lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Kunitskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Kunitskiy is looking for a takedown.
Kunitskiy tries to work over Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kunitskiy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Nice elbow from Kunitskiy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy tries a body shot but Ward blocks it.
Kunitskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward.
Ward is trying to push Kunitskiy away but Kunitskiy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward wants to break free but Kunitskiy has control.
Ward misses with the head strike.
Kunitskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Ward throws a punch but it's blocked by Kunitskiy.
Ward digs a right hand into Kunitskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kunitskiy's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ward.
Kunitskiy tries to work over Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kunitskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kunitskiy tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Kunitskiy back against the cage.
Ward blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ward avoiding damage as Kunitskiy throws knees to the body.
Ward has a couple of punches blocked by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kunitskiy looking to score a takedown here. Ward is defending well but Kunitskiy drives through and ends up in Ward's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kunitskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunitskiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kunitskiy drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Kunitskiy off! Kunitskiy jumps back into Ward's guard.
Ward keeping full guard, as Kunitskiy tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kunitskiy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kunitskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing.
Kunitskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kunitskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
Kunitskiy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kunitskiy drives through with a takedown into Ward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kunitskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Kunitskiy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kunitskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kunitskiy postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Kunitskiy forces his way into half guard.
Kunitskiy is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Kunitskiy seems to be looking for submissions.
Vladimir Kunitskiy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy seems to be working for a kimura but Ward defends the submission attempt.
Kunitskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kunitskiy.
Ward tries to roll over but Kunitskiy keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward is trying to stand.
Kunitskiy is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ward as he works his way to full guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Kunitskiy from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ward is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ward has escaped and now he's on top!
Ward tries to stand but Kunitskiy is controlling from the bottom.
Kunitskiy wants to control the position but Ward says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kunitskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kunitskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ward.
Kunitskiy connects with a right hand. Ward shakes it off.
Kunitskiy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Kunitskiy persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Kunitskiy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kunitskiy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kunitskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kunitskiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ward misses with a kick to the body.
Ward tries to clinch but Kunitskiy moves out of range.
Ward jabs Kunitskiy right on the nose. Kunitskiy blinks but takes it well.
Ward takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kunitskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Micky Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kunitskiy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Kunitskiy shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kunitskiy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Micky Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Kunitskiy.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Micky Ward is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Kunitskiy blocks the low kick.
Kunitskiy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kunitskiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kunitskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ward connects with the punch.
Kunitskiy sizes up Ward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kunitskiy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kunitskiy misses with a looping left.
Micky Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy dives in and grabs Ward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes down on Kunitskiy's head and hops out.
Ward throws a hook but Kunitskiy avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward with a jab.
Kunitskiy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ward circles away.
Ward works Kunitskiy's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.
Kunitskiy goes for a double leg but Ward avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ward continues to drive forward.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kunitskiy's elbow.
Kunitskiy is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kunitskiy working aggressively here.
Kunitskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to push Kunitskiy away but Kunitskiy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kunitskiy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ward after a bit of a struggle.
Kunitskiy missing with knees to the body.
Ward blocks a body shot from Kunitskiy.
Ward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ward connects with a looping right hand.
Kunitskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward misses with a low kick.
Vladimir Kunitskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Kunitskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kunitskiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kunitskiy somewhat.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Kunitskiy's head but Kunitskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kunitskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Kunitskiy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kunitskiy closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Kunitskiy pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kunitskiy tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward lands a left and a right that send Kunitskiy crashing to the mat, dazed. Ward thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kunitskiy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kunitskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kunitskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ward finish him?
A solid body kick from Ward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Kunitskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kunitskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micky Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kunitskiy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kunitskiy!
Vladimir Kunitskiy took some time post fight to say the following; 'Big Shout out to Cyclone Nutrition and Zipp Zapp Clothing.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brick House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 999 - Homicide. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brick House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House looks to land a body kick but Bishop moved away.
House tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
House prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of House backwards.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop gets through House's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
House takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
House wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bishop is leaning against House and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through House's defenses.
It looks like Brick House has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
House is breathing heavily.
Bishop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop presses House against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop creates a bit of space for himself and rocks House with a big uppercut! House tries to clinch up but Bishop pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples House to the mat! House covers up and Bishop unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Bishop!
After the big win, Bobby Bishop made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja's entrance music is Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. A fine choice. Natsu Dragneel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Test Ninja's chin.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dragneel defends it nicely.
Dragneel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ninja fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragneel. That's going to slow Ninja down.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragneel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ninja 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.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ninja 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.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ninja. That did some damage!
Ninja is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragneel.
Ninja shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragneel sprawls well. He's pushed Ninja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ninja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ninja 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.
Ninja dives in for a single leg takedown but Dragneel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dragneel digs a right hand underneath Ninja's ribcage. Ninja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Ninja's head.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the side of Ninja's head.
Dragneel lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragneel lands with a light punch inside.
Dragneel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dragneel scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragneel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dragneel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Dragneel 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.
Dragneel lands a nice uppercut.
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja takes a shot to the head.
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!
Dragneel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragneel lands a right hand.
Ninja is rocked!
Dragneel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Oh Ninja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Dragneel is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ninja. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ninja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dragneel after a bit of a struggle.
Ninja seems to have got his legs back now.
Dragneel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ninja.
Dragneel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
A short body shot lands from Dragneel as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dragneel as the two fighters clinch.
Ninja takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel lands a nice uppercut.
Dragneel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike.
Dragneel prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ninja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragneel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragneel digs a right hand underneath Ninja's ribcage. Ninja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Dragneel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Good body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dragneel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dragneel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ninja or not.
Still in the clinch, Dragneel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragneel lands a shot to the body.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragneel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ninja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dragneel lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ninja goes for a double leg but Dragneel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dragneel continues to drive forward.
Dragneel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dragneel lands a hook that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Dragneel gets underhooks to prevent Ninja's takedown attempt.
Dragneel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ninja is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Dragneel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragneel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragneel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragneel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ninja! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dragneel is unloading with more strikes now! Ninja drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Jarni Kutsoo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
150 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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29
132 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo clinches.
I was talking to Gonzalez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kutsoo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzalez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo shoots in and gets a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Kutsoo tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonzalez has Kutsoo pulled in close to control his posture.
Kutsoo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez has control of Kutsoo's left arm, preventing Kutsoo from doing any damage.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kutsoo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to stand and escape but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Kutsoo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard.
Kutsoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devon Gonzalez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kutsoo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzalez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez looking to score a takedown here. Kutsoo is defending well but Gonzalez drives through and ends up in Kutsoo's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kutsoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the position here.
Kutsoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kutsoo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kutsoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez pulls Kutsoo in close to prevent any damage.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kutsoo wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez seems keen to control Kutsoo's posture.
Kutsoo stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gonzalez holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Devon Gonzalez.
Kutsoo is looking to clinch.
Kutsoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Devon Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kutsoo looking to control.
Kutsoo pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kutsoo is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez pulls Kutsoo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutsoo from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Gonzalez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kutsoo scores with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Kutsoo wants to get up but he can't break Gonzalez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kutsoo wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Kutsoo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kutsoo working to try and regain half guard.
Gonzalez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gonzalez trying to control but Kutsoo is having none of it.
Gonzalez controlling from the full mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devon Gonzalez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kutsoo is trying to defend but Gonzalez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg.
Gonzalez works his way into side control.
Kutsoo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gonzalez's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kutsoo is trying to stand.
Kutsoo keeping control of the position.
Gonzalez is keen to just control but Kutsoo is a slippery customer.
Gonzalez is taking a breather. Kutsoo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to get back to his feet.
Devon Gonzalez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kutsoo moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Gonzalez has picked Kutsoo up - he's going for a ride! Gonzalez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gonzalez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kutsoo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonzalez avoids the attempt from Kutsoo to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonzalez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kutsoo to take his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo tries to break free.
Kutsoo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is hanging on to Kutsoo's back as he tries to escape.
Kutsoo is trying to get back to his feet but Gonzalez has full control of the position and if anything, Kutsoo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Kutsoo right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutsoo tries to roll but Gonzalez sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kutsoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kutsoo off to one side.
Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kutsoo!
Gonzalez taking a breather here.
Kutsoo is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Kutsoo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Kutsoo won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Devon Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez wants to take Kutsoo's back here but Kutsoo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kutsoo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.
Gonzalez trying to control but Kutsoo is having none of it.
Kutsoo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Kutsoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutsoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutsoo wants to get up but he can't break Gonzalez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kutsoo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kutsoo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gonzalez rolls with it to try and escape but Kutsoo cranks on the arm and Gonzalez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarni Kutsoo!
Jarni Kutsoo very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] 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 Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kuoppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick comes to the cage accompanied by Gentleman. Kuoppala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Children of Bodom - Warheart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
182 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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25
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Kuoppala!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuoppala throws a head kick but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kuoppala tries to keep at a distance but Kilpatrick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kilpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilpatrick.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuoppala as Kilpatrick tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Kilpatrick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuoppala looking to throw knees to the head but Kilpatrick is blocking nicely.
Kilpatrick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kilpatrick.
Kuoppala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kilpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuoppala.
Kilpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Kilpatrick is trying to break the clinch but Kuoppala is controlling him.
Kuoppala misses with a body punch.
Kilpatrick misses with a knee strike.
Kuoppala lands a left hand.
Kilpatrick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuoppala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuoppala throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick prevents a body shot from Kuoppala.
Kilpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuoppala backwards.
Kilpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kilpatrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuoppala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilpatrick scores a nice knee to the body.
Kilpatrick cracks Kuoppala with a nice body shot.
Kuoppala trying to stall but Kilpatrick improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuoppala.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuoppala won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick missing with knees to the body.
Kilpatrick misses with some punches.
A short right from Kuoppala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick scores a nice knee to the body.
Kilpatrick lands a left hand.
Kuoppala throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilpatrick avoiding damage.
Kilpatrick blocks the elbow strike.
Kilpatrick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuoppala looks winded!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kilpatrick.
A hook to the body from Kilpatrick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilpatrick.
Kuoppala letting Kilpatrick take a breather here.
A short left from Kilpatrick.
Kuoppala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Kilpatrick fails to land.
Kuoppala has a couple of punches blocked by Kilpatrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala lands with a light punch inside.
Kilpatrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuoppala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuoppala managing to block the knees to the body from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuoppala avoiding damage as Kilpatrick throws knees to the body.
Kilpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Kuoppala controls the action.
A short right from Kuoppala.
Kuoppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuoppala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kilpatrick fails to land.
Kilpatrick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kilpatrick works on Kuoppala's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuoppala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kilpatrick's face.
Kilpatrick lands a 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!
Kuoppala tries to land a knee to the head but Kilpatrick blocks with his arms.
Kuoppala misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuoppala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kilpatrick's brow.
Kilpatrick tries to break free but Kuoppala pushes him back against the cage.
Kuoppala stalling the fight.
Kuoppala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilpatrick is pushing Kuoppala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kilpatrick wants to stall.
Kuoppala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuoppala trying to control the position but instead, Kilpatrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuoppala into the cage.
Kilpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuoppala backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuoppala misses with a knee strike.
Kilpatrick blocks a body shot from Kuoppala.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilpatrick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuoppala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick dominated that round.
That's time! Kilpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good leg kick by Kilpatrick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuoppala lands a front kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kilpatrick is defended easily by Kuoppala.
Kilpatrick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kilpatrick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuoppala's calf.
Kuoppala throws a right and a left that Kilpatrick avoids nicely.
Kilpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Luke Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuoppala doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuoppala thows a leg kick but Kilpatrick checks it
and Kilpatrick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Kuoppala keeps moving.
Kilpatrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of digs.
Kilpatrick throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuoppala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Kuoppala.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpatrick controlling from the top position.
Kilpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuoppala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Kuoppala keeps moving.
Kilpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuoppala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilpatrick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kilpatrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilpatrick cracks Kuoppala with a solid left hand.
Kilpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick wants to control from the top but Kuoppala keeps moving.
Kilpatrick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuoppala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow that misses. Kuoppala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilpatrick's guard. Nice move by Kuoppala!
Kilpatrick has his hands on Kuoppala's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpatrick is pulling down on Kuoppala's head to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Luke Kilpatrick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kilpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuoppala.
Kilpatrick throws a push kick but Kuoppala slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuoppala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilpatrick misses with a body kick.
Kuoppala throws a leg kick but Kilpatrick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kilpatrick throws the left hand but Kuoppala avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kilpatrick dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilpatrick cracks Kuoppala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuoppala misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Kilpatrick.
A swing and a miss from Kuoppala.
Kilpatrick misses with a leg kick.
Kilpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuoppala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilpatrick throws out a powerful jab.
Kuoppala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuoppala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilpatrick.
Kuoppala scores with a nice head shot.
Kilpatrick throws a series of punches but Kuoppala moves out of range.
Kuoppala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luke Kilpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Kilpatrick misses its intended target.
That kick from Kuoppala tenderised Kilpatrick's leg. Kilpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpatrick moves away from the strike by Kuoppala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kuoppala misses.
Kuoppala misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick blocks a jab.
Kilpatrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuoppala checks a leg kick nicely.
Kilpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Kuoppala lands a jab to Kilpatrick's midsection.
Kuoppala slips under a jab from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kuoppala.
Kuoppala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuoppala swings for the body but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kuoppala throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Kuoppala both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuoppala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuoppala.
Kuoppala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kilpatrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuoppala moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuoppala throws a looping overhand right but Kilpatrick ducks down to avoid it.
Kuoppala is looking to land body kicks.
Kilpatrick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuoppala misses with a wild body shot.
Kilpatrick forces Kuoppala back against the cage and clinches.
Kilpatrick lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuoppala won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kilpatrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuoppala blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuoppala tries to throw a body punch but Kilpatrick avoids it by throwing Kuoppala back against the cage.
A short right from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander Kuoppala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuoppala walks into a straight right hand from Kilpatrick.
Kuoppala lands with a straight right. Kilpatrick didn't see that one coming.
Kilpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilpatrick moves out of range of the body kick from Kuoppala.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
Kuoppala looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range.
Kilpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuoppala can do to turn this around?
Kuoppala lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala throws a shot from downtown. Kilpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Kuoppala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick thumps Kuoppala with a low kick.
Kuoppala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilpatrick is out of range and Kuoppala settles back down.
Kilpatrick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuoppala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuoppala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuoppala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuoppala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuoppala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilpatrick to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilpatrick scores with a takedown into Kuoppala's guard.
Kuoppala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Kilpatrick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilpatrick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Kilpatrick!
A relieved looking Luke Kilpatrick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Blundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Blundell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Blundell!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blundell thows a body shot but no joy.
Blundell misses the jab.
Blundell ducks right into an uppercut from Stroya.
Stroya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blundell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stroya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blundell avoids it really well and circles away.
Stroya throws a big shot that misses.
Stroya lands a nice looking body kick.
Blundell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blundell lands a nice shot to the body.
Stroya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stroya shoots in for a takedown but Blundell shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blundell is looking to clinch but Stroya is avoiding it.
Blundell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya slips a straight right by Blundell.
Jab, jab by Blundell - just one landing.
Stroya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blundell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blundell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blundell blocks a leg kick.
Blundell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stroya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Stroya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blundell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blundell moves forwards but Stroya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dee Stroya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroya scores with a body shot.
Stroya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Stroya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya cracks Blundell with a good jab.
Stroya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blundell.
Stroya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stroya throws a body kick that misses.
Stroya lands a head kick. Blundell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blundell misses with a wild body shot.
Blundell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stroya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blundell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blundell scores with the left hand. Stroya knows he should have avoided that one.
Stroya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stroya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blundell moves out of range of the leg kick from Stroya.
Blundell slips under a jab.
Blundell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blundell throws a hook but Stroya avoids it easily.
Blundell misses the jab.
Stroya swats away the attempt to clinch by Blundell.
Blundell cracks a nice hook into Stroya's ribs.
Blundell swings for the body but Stroya moves out of range.
Stroya throws a leg kick but Blundell moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Blundell misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blundell.
A combination from Stroya does no damage.
Ryan Blundell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stroya avoids the body shot from Blundell.
Blundell moves out of range as Stroya strikes.
Blundell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Stroya.
Blundell scores with a jab to the body.
Stroya throws out a loose jab but Blundell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blundell avoids the body shot from Stroya.
Horrible takedown by Stroya or perhaps it was just good defense by Blundell which made him look bad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blundell avoids the body shot from Stroya.
Blundell takes a swing at Stroya's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Stroya 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.
Blundell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stroya fails with the takedown.
Stroya looks to throw the jab but Blundell is out of range.
Blundell has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A big right from Stroya misses.
Stroya throws an overhand right that lands on Blundell's shoulder, as Blundell tries to avoid the shot.
Stroya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stroya misses with a few strikes there.
Blundell lands a nice shot to the body.
Stroya throws a jab but it's blocked by Blundell.
Stroya looks to land a body kick but Blundell moved away.
Blundell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroya was well out of range. Poor timing from Blundell.
Stroya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stroya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blundell's waist but Blundell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stroya off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stroya throws a looping overhand right but Blundell ducks down to avoid it.
Blundell checks the leg kick.
Blundell just misses with a punch to the body.
Dee Stroya is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blundell misses with a body shot.
Stroya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blundell.
Blundell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stroya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blundell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blundell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroya.
Stroya misses with a double jab.
Stroya throws a sloppy head kick and Blundell moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blundell slips a jab from Stroya.
Stroya misses with a low kick.
Blundell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blundell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stroya counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blundell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stroya.
Stroya lands with a shot to the body.
Stroya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blundell's head.
Stroya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blundell.
Blundell tries to clinch up but Stroya circles away and keeps his distance.
Blundell looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroya is just out of range.
Blundell lands a nice hook to Stroya's body. Stroya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stroya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blundell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stroya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blundell misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroya.
Blundell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Blundell misses its intended target.
Stroya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blundell checks it well.
A low kick from Stroya is predictable there
and Blundell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blundell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stroya rather than just go for the knockout.
Blundell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stroya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blundell is out of range and Stroya settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Stroya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stroya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Stroya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blundell misses with a looping left.
Blundell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blundell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stroya shoots in for a takedown but Blundell shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Stroya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blundell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blundell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroya moves away.
Blundell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blundell looks to throw the jab but Stroya is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blundell misses with a straight right.
Blundell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blundell throws a looping overhand right but Stroya ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dee Stroya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stroya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blundell cracks a nice hook into Stroya's ribs.
Stroya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stroya misses with a body kick.
Stroya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stroya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stroya moves out of range of the strikes.
Stroya tests Blundell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blundell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blundell swings for the body but Stroya moves out of range.
Stroya misses with the body kick
and Blundell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stroya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blundell tries to avoid it but Stroya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blundell to the ground. Blundell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blundell throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blundell scores with a body shot.
Stroya wants to land a leg kick but Blundell is out of range.
Stroya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blundell takes a swing at Stroya's ribcage but misses.
Stroya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stroya avoids the body shot from Blundell.
Blundell misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Blundell. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Stroya. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Blundell there.
Blundell misses the shot to the body.
Stroya thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blundell was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroya.
Blundell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stroya missing with a left hand there. Blundell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blundell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stroya misses with a low kick as Blundell jumps back.
Stroya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blundell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stroya is defended easily by Blundell.
Stroya misses the jab.
Stroya throws a front kick aimed at Blundell's knee but Blundell avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya wants to slow Blundell down by chopping away at his legs.
Blundell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroya was well out of range. Poor timing from Blundell.
Stroya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blundell.
Stroya throws a solid leg kick but Blundell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stroya.
Blundell loads up on a big right hand but Stroya slips the punch.
Stroya is looking to slow Blundell down with leg kicks.
Blundell misses with a body shot.
Blundell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroya moves away.
Stroya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stroya misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blundell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blundell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blundell moves away.
A jab from Stroya misses.
Stroya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blundell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blundell dips to his left and cracks Stroya with an uppercut!
Stroya walks into a stiff left hand from Blundell.
Stroya misses with a shot to the body
and Blundell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stroya thinking.
Blundell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blundell lands a glancing blow to the side of Stroya's head.
Blundell misses with a straight right.
Stroya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blundell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dee Stroya did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Blundell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Blundell.
Stroya swings widly with a right hand
and Blundell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blundell jabs Stroya right on the nose. Stroya blinks but takes it well.
Stroya throws the kick towards the body but Blundell avoids it.
Blundell forces Stroya back against the cage and clinches.
Stroya working hard to break the clinch.
Blundell is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stroya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blundell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blundell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blundell slips under a jab from Stroya.
Blundell moves in looking to clinch but Stroya pushes him off.
Blundell misses the shot to the body.
Stroya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stroya thumps Blundell with a low kick.
Stroya misses with the combination.
Stroya just misses with a punch to the body.
Blundell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blundell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Stroya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blundell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blundell misses with a wild body shot.
Stroya lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Blundell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stroya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stroya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blundell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blundell lands an overhand right.
Stroya misses with a few strikes there.
Stroya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell takes a swing at Stroya's ribcage but misses.
Blundell scores with a body shot.
Stroya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blundell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stroyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stroya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blundell checks a low kick from Stroya.
Stroya misses with a wild body shot.
Blundell moves out of range as Stroya throws a body kick.
Blundell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stroya at a distance.
Stroya feints and then cracks Blundell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blundell down.
Stroya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blundell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blundell misses with a wild body shot.
Blundell moves out of range of the strikes.
Blundell is looking to clinch but Stroya is avoiding it.
Stroya just misses with a punch to the body.
Blundell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stroya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blundell.
Stroya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stroya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stroya swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroya thows a body shot but no joy.
Blundell is looking to clinch but Stroya is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Blundell dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Blundell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blundell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot by Blundell.
Blundell throws out a loose jab but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blundell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stroya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blundell. Stroya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stroya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stroya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stroya looks to land a combination but Blundell avoids it well.
A slow jab from Stroya misses its intended target.
Blundell misses with an uppercut. Stroya saw that one coming.
Blundell lands a nice shot to the body.
Stroya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blundell if he has to take too many more of those.
Stroya tries to land a leg kick but Blundell saw it coming and moves away.
Stroya lands with a shot to the body.
Blundell moves in looking to clinch but Stroya pushes him off.
Stroya lands a leg kick that knocks Blundell off balance momentarily.
Blundell lands a jab.
Stroya misses with a leg kick.
Blundell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stroya.
A big right from Stroya misses.
Stroya avoids the body shot from Blundell.
Stroya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blundell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Blundell - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blundell misses with a body punch
and Stroya counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blundell scores with a shot to the body.
Stroya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stroya is defended easily by Blundell.
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.
Blundell takes the fight into the clinch.
Blundell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroya gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blundell gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya trying to control but Blundell is working from the bottom.
Blundell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stroya trying to control but Blundell is working from the bottom.
Blundell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stroya preventing the sweep.
Ryan Blundell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroya throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stroya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stroya misses with a hook. Blundell ducked under it nicely.
Blundell looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroya is just out of range.
Blundell slips a straight right by Stroya.
Jab by Blundell.
Blundell throws a hook but Stroya blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blundell looks to throw the jab but Stroya is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Stroya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stroya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blundell was covering up waiting for the punch and Stroya finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Blundell.
I think Stroya 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dee Stroya!
Dee Stroya retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Dee Stroya 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Henson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Magetsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Henson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Henson.
Henson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magetsu.
Henson misses the shot to the body.
Henson throws a hook to the side of Magetsu's head but Magetsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henson tries to clinch up.
Henson works the jab nicely.
Magetsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Henson.
Magetsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Magetsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henson.
Magetsu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henson's calf.
Magetsu throws a shot to the body.
Magetsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magetsu slips under a jab from Henson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magetsu can pounce on him.
Henson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magetsu.
Henson throws a good cross that connects.
Magetsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henson 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.
Henson misses with a shot to the body
and Magetsu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Magetsu throws a hook but Henson avoids it easily.
Magetsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henson was well out of range. Poor timing from Magetsu.
Aldo Magetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henson misses with a looping right.
Henson cracks Magetsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henson defending well as Magetsu loads up on a big left hand.
Magetsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henson manages to avoid it.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magetsu moves away.
Magetsu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henson!
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Henson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magetsu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henson.
Magetsu takes a swing at Henson's ribcage but misses.
Magetsu blocks a jab.
Henson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magetsu stuffs the takedown.
Magetsu slips under a jab from Henson.
Magetsu blocks a jab.
A big left from Henson misses.
Magetsu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu defending well as Henson loads up on a big left hand.
Henson misses with a hook.
Magetsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henson's head backwards.
Henson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magetsu scores with a leg kick.
Magetsu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magetsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magetsu defending well as Henson loads up on a big left hand.
Henson lunges at Magetsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magetsu's hand.
Henson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magetsu.
Henson shoots in looking for a takedown. Magetsu tries to sprawl out of it but Henson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magetsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magetsu takes a swing at Henson's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henson is looking to clinch but Magetsu is avoiding it.
Magetsu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Magetsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magetsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magetsu tries to avoid it but Henson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magetsu to the ground. Magetsu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldo Magetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Henson.
Magetsu throws a low kick, looking for Henson's leg but Henson calmly moves out of range.
Magetsu misses with a wild body shot.
Magetsu thumps Henson with a low kick.
Magetsu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Henson misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henson. Magetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Magetsu.
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 Aldo Magetsu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Henson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magetsu can pounce on him.
Henson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magetsu at a distance.
Henson looking to score a takedown here. Magetsu is defending well but Henson drives through and ends up in Magetsu's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magetsu wants to get back to his feet but Henson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henson wants to pass the guard but Magetsu is keeping the position.
Henson wants to control from the top but Magetsu keeps moving.
Magetsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Magetsu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magetsu throws a low kick but Henson avoids it.
Magetsu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henson closes the distance but Magetsu moves to the side
and Magetsu counters with a body kick that stops Henson in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henson looks to land a right hand but Magetsu moved out of range.
A big left from Henson misses.
Henson throws a looping overhand right but Magetsu ducks down to avoid it.
Henson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magetsu.
Aldo Magetsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Magetsu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magetsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henson.
Magetsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magetsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magetsu throws a low kick but Henson moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magetsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henson.
Magetsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henson tries to clinch there but Magetsu circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henson moves away.
Magetsu throws a hook but Henson blocks it.
Henson lunges at Magetsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magetsu's hand.
Magetsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henson shoots in for a double leg but Magetsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Magetsu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henson, as that shot connected.
Henson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henson checks a low kick from Magetsu.
Magetsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magetsu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Henson. Henson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magetsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henson shoots in looking for a takedown. Magetsu tries to sprawl out of it but Henson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magetsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magetsu slips a straight right by Henson.
Magetsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldo Magetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Henson.
Magetsu connects with a looping right hand.
Henson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Henson there.
Henson throws out a loose jab but Magetsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henson looks to land a right hand but Magetsu moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aldo Magetsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magetsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magetsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
A slow jab from Magetsu misses its intended target.
Henson moves out of range of the body kick from Magetsu.
Henson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magetsu.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Magetsu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henson throws a hook but Magetsu avoids it easily.
Henson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magetsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henson.
Magetsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henson walks into a stiff left hand from Magetsu.
Henson lands a glancing blow to the side of Magetsu's head.
Magetsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson walks into a jab.
Magetsu punishes Henson's body with a nice straight punch.
Henson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magetsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Henson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magetsu thows a body kick. Henson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Henson looks to score with a jab to the body but Magetsu is just out of range.
Magetsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magetsu.
Magetsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henson.
Henson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magetsu throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu looks to throw the jab but Henson is out of range.
Henson throws a body punch but Magetsu moves out of range.
Henson looks to land a right hand but Magetsu moved out of range.
Magetsu is looking to slow Henson down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magetsu - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magetsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henson missing with a left hand there. Magetsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henson stuns Magetsu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magetsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Magetsu does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magetsu cracks Henson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henson connects with a single shot there.
Magetsu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magetsu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henson. That did some damage!
Henson throws a jab when Magetsu was well out of range.
Magetsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henson's head backwards.
That kick from Magetsu tenderised Henson's leg. Henson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Henson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Magetsu - the referee stops the clock and Henson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Magetsu. Henson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magetsu misses with a looping right.
Henson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Henson misses with a wild body shot.
Magetsu's corner calls for a 1-2. Magetsu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henson manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magetsu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magetsu misses the shot to the body.
Henson throws a poor cross that misses
and Magetsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Magetsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Magetsu tenderised Henson's leg. Henson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magetsu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Henson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henson misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henson lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Henson.
Henson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Magetsu.
Henson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magetsu.
Nice takedown defense from Magetsu. No joy for Henson on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Magetsu clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magetsu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Henson scrambles back to his feet.
Magetsu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magetsu.
Magetsu moves away from the strike by Henson.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Henson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magetsu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magetsu tests Henson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magetsu lands with a nice body punch.
Magetsu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magetsu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magetsu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Henson misses.
Henson misses with a hook. Magetsu ducked under it nicely.
Magetsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magetsu lands with a right hand.
Magetsu slips a jab from Henson.
Henson looks to throw the jab but Magetsu is out of range.
Henson avoids the body shot from Magetsu.
Magetsu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henson's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magetsu - that will leave a mark!
Henson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Magetsu misses the target.
Henson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magetsu looks for the body kick but Henson saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henson throws a right and a left that Magetsu avoids nicely.
Magetsu tries to work over Henson's front leg with a kick but Henson checks it.
Henson lands with a hook. Magetsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henson misses with a hook. Magetsu ducked under it nicely.
Henson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henson lands a lovely overhand right.
Magetsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Magetsu throws a body punch but Henson moves out of range.
Magetsu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Henson.
Henson looks to score with a jab to the body but Magetsu is just out of range.
Henson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magetsu is fending him off so far but Henson persists. Nope, Magetsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo Magetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Henson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson misses with a looping right.
Magetsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Magetsu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Henson is out of range and Magetsu settles back down.
Magetsu defending well as Henson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Magetsu.
Henson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magetsu.
Henson tries to move into range but Magetsu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magetsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Henson.
Henson throws a body punch but Magetsu moves out of range.
Henson looks to land a left hand but Magetsu moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson lands a nice shot that snaps Magetsu's head back.
Magetsu throws a hook to the side of Henson's head but Henson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henson sizes up Magetsu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henson checks the leg kick.
Henson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magetsu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Henson as he connects with a hook.
Magetsu avoids the body shot from Henson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magetsu loads up on a big right hand but Henson slips the punch.
Henson connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henson throws a poor cross that misses
and Magetsu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henson thinking.
Magetsu blocks a jab.
Magetsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Magetsu had his way with Bradley Henson in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Henson. Magetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magetsu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magetsu jabs Henson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henson ducks under a wild hook from Magetsu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magetsu.
Henson misses with a body shot.
Magetsu looks to throw the jab but Henson is out of range.
Henson checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Henson misses.
Henson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu throws a leg kick but Henson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magetsu.
Henson throws a hook but Magetsu avoids it easily.
Henson moves away from the strike by Magetsu.
Magetsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magetsu moves away.
Henson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magetsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Henson's head.
Magetsu lands with a right hand.
Henson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Magetsu.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magetsu moves away.
Magetsu lands a jab to the head.
Bradley Henson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henson.
Magetsu throws a looping overhand right but Henson ducks down to avoid it.
Henson shoots in looking for a takedown. Magetsu tries to sprawl out of it but Henson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magetsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magetsu.
Henson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henson shoots in for a takedown but Magetsu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henson loads up on a big right hand but Magetsu slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henson throws a looping overhand right but Magetsu ducks down to avoid it.
Magetsu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henson cracks a nice hook into Magetsu's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu misses with a looping left.
Henson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magetsu!
Henson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magetsu keeps working.
Magetsu isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu regains half guard.
Magetsu wants to get back to his feet.
Henson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magetsu's head.
Henson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magetsu defending well though.
Henson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Henson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aldo Magetsu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magetsu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Magetsu!
Aldo Magetsu retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Aldo Magetsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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