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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abra Kadabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Conte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kadabra comes to the cage accompanied by Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abra Kadabra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Conte!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Conte does it's job there.
Kadabra tries to clinch there but Conte circles away.
Conte lands with a straight right. Kadabra didn't see that one coming.
Conte checks a leg kick.
Kadabra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Conte.
Kadabra tries a knee to the head but Conte blocks it.
Kadabra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conte is defending well for now.
Kadabra missing with knees to the body.
Conte digs a right hand into Kadabra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kadabra's gas tank.
Conte lands a nice uppercut.
Conte tries to work over Kadabra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kadabra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kadabra lands an elbow inside that Conte shrugs off.
It looks like Giorgio Conte has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Conte as Kadabra tries to tie him up.
Conte tries a body shot but Kadabra blocks it.
Conte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conte lands a left hand.
Conte scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conte misses with the head strike.
Kadabra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kadabra misses with a knee strike.
Kadabra tries to land a knee to the head but Conte blocks with his arms.
Conte misses with the head strike.
Kadabra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Conte.
Conte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kadabra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conte avoids it.
Conte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kadabra throws an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kadabra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Conte manages to break the clinch.
Kadabra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kadabra misses
and Conte counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kadabra.
Kadabra misses with a leg kick
and Conte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kadabra is rocked!
Kadabra darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kadabra is breathing heavily.
Kadabra finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Conte's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kadabra falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgio Conte!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Rothstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sooper Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Rothstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sooper Mann!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein connects with a right hand. Mann shakes it off.
Mann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rothstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mann throws a head kick but Rothstein moves out of range.
Rothstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothstein misses with a kick to the body.
Mann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mann.
Mann connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Mann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rothstein doesn't seem phased though.
Arnold Rothstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann moves out of range as Rothstein throws a body kick.
Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rothstein swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mann, right into the meat.
Rothstein stuns Mann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Mann.
Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rothstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mann doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rothstein throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Rothstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mann if he has to take too many more of those.
Rothstein fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Mann.
Mann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rothstein scores with a jab to the head.
Mann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rothstein.
Mann ducks right into an uppercut from Rothstein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mann doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rothstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rothstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mann is rocked!
Mann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Rothstein finish him?
Rothstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann seems to have recovered his senses.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Sooper Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Mann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rothstein's sensitive parts.
Rothstein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rothstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Rothstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann.
Rothstein checks a leg kick.
Rothstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mann. That's going to slow Rothstein down.
Rothstein lands a nice hook to Mann's body. Mann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rothstein throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rothstein throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rothstein swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Mann throws an overhand right that lands on Rothstein's shoulder, as Rothstein tries to avoid the shot.
Mann misses with a right hand
and Rothstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Mann.
Rothstein throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side.
Rothstein swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Rothstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Rothstein swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Rothstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Mann off the cage and back into range.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt - Mann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rothstein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rothstein 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.
Rothstein is looking to wear down Mann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann throws a head kick but Rothstein moves out of range.
Rothstein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mann on the side of the head.
Mann lands a nice shot that snaps Rothstein's head back.
Rothstein misses the shot to the body.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mann moves out of range as Rothstein throws a body kick.
Rothstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rothstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rothstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Mann's head.
Rothstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rothstein's sensitive parts.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Rothstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rothstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rothstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arnold Rothstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mann circles away quickly and effectively.
Rothstein lands with an overhand left.
Rothstein throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Mann looks to land a combination but Rothstein avoids it well.
Rothstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Mann avoids the body shot from Rothstein.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothstein lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mann - he's out on his feet here! Rothstein follows up with another monster hook that separates Mann from consciousness! Mann falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rothstein stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arnold Rothstein!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnold Rothstein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Suez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Suez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuta misses with a few strikes there.
Fukuta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Fukuta. Those never looked like landing.
Suez scores with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Suez or perhaps it was just good defense by Fukuta which made him look bad.
Suez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fukuta tries to get to full guard but Suez has control of the leg.
Fukuta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Suez is trying to control the action in half guard but Fukuta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suez trying to control the pace.
Suez trying to control the action but Fukuta is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Suez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fukuta misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suez gets a takedown into half guard.
Fukuta punching from the bottom.
Suez uses his free foot to push down on Fukuta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fukuta.
Fukuta regains half guard.
Suez is keen to just control but Fukuta is a slippery customer.
Fukuta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suez pulls his head out easily.
Suez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fukuta!
Fukuta tries to improve his position but instead Suez has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta trying to control the hands but Suez won't let him.
Suez keeps control of the position as Fukuta tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukuta trying to control but not successfully.
Fukuta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Suez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fukuta trying to control the action but Suez just sinks the hooks in.
Fukuta turns into Suez and is now in his guard.
Suez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fukuta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suez gets back to half guard.
Suez looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukuta is thwarting Suez's attempts to control the position.
Suez is looking to improve his position.
Fukuta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suez defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suez is not content to let Fukuta control the position.
Suez is trying to control but can't.
Fukuta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fukuta wants to pass to mount but Suez is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuta wants to work for an arm triangle but Suez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafael Suez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fukuta misses with a series of wild punches.
Fukuta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fukuta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suez defends well.
Suez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fukuta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suez wants to control from the top but Fukuta keeps moving.
Suez controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suez trying to control but Fukuta is working from the bottom.
Suez looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Suez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Suez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Suez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fukuta is defending against the submission attempts here by Suez.
Suez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suez stops Fukuta from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suez wants to pass the guard but Fukuta is defending well.
Fukuta trying to hold on to Suez's head to control him but Suez postures up.
Fukuta pushes Suez off but Suez dives into side control.
Suez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fukuta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukuta is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Suez working away.
Fukuta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Suez connects with a decent elbow.
Suez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukuta keeps working.
Fukuta wants to control but Suez postures up.
Suez lands some shots froms side control.
Fukuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suez wants to control but Fukuta is keeping him busy.
Fukuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suez is looking to take a break and control but Fukuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Fukuta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fukuta is trying to get back to half guard.
Suez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fukuta tries to bench press Suez off him but Suez keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukuta is trying to control Suez's posture but Suez avoids it.
Fukuta seems a little lost for a moment, as Suez dominates the positioning.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Suez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Suez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suez.
Fukuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sai Fukuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suez throws a sloppy head kick and Fukuta moves out of range easily.
Suez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fukuta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suez backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fukuta throws a right and a left that Suez avoids nicely.
Suez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukuta swivels and escapes.
Suez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fukuta sprawls well. Fukuta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suez gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fukuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suez.
Fukuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suez tries to land a front kick but Fukuta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fukuta avoids it really well and circles away.
Sai Fukuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Suez.
Fukuta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suez slips under a jab.
Fukuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuta.
Suez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fukuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suez looking to sit in guard and control but Fukuta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suez keeping moving, preventing Fukuta from controlling successfully.
Fukuta throws a big elbow that misses.
Rafael Suez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukuta wants to get up but he can't break Suez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fukuta manages to get himself to full guard.
Sai Fukuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suez stops Fukuta from standing up.
Suez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suez advances to half guard.
Fukuta trying to hold on to Suez's head to control him but Suez postures up.
Suez wants to take a breather but Fukuta is having none of it.
Fukuta looking for submissions off his back.
Suez seems to be working for a kimura but Fukuta defends the submission attempt.
Fukuta tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta is refusing to be controlled, as Suez sits in half guard.
Fukuta looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Suez there.
Rafael Suez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suez is taking a breather. Fukuta 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.
My spies in Stark Slugger Society - NY inform me that Suez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fukuta is trying to stand up here but Suez is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Suez in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rafael Suez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fukuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suez.
Suez swinging wildly here.
Suez connects with a solid leg kick.
Suez throws out a powerful jab.
Sloppy strikes from Fukuta. Those never looked like landing.
Suez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fukuta pinned against the cage. Fukuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Suez or perhaps it was just good defense by Fukuta which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suez passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Suez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suez 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Suez!
A victorious Rafael Suez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Dan Balan Beautiful Girl as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez darts in trying to clinch
and Nunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Nunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Nunes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez cracks Nunes with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nunes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez wants to get up but he can't break Nunes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control.
Nunes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nunes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodriguez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rodriguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nunes is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez is thwarting Nunes's attempts to control the position.
Nunes tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez moves into full mount! Nunes won't be happy about that!
Rodriguez prevents Nunes from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez with good strikes from the mount here!
Nunes is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Rodriguez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the head.
Nunes is rocked!
Nunes is trying to stand.
Oh Nunes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nunes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nunes shrugs it off.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rodriguez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nunes working to try and regain half guard.
Nunes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nunes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rodriguez with the ground and pound from mount.
Rodriguez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nunes in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nunes to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Rodriguez!
Roberto Rodriguez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Submit'em all'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas De La Torre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desjardins comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Jonathan Desjardins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicholas De La Torre's chin.
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173 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicholas De La Torre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Torre misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De La Torre 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.
Desjardins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De La Torre at a distance.
Desjardins slips under a jab.
Desjardins looks to land a combination but De La Torre avoids it well.
De La Torre moves out of range of the body kick.
De La Torre scores with a nice right hand.
Desjardins digs a good hook to De La Torre's body.
Desjardins looking to score a takedown here. De La Torre is defending well but Desjardins drives through and ends up in De La Torre's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Desjardins preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De La Torre is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Torre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desjardins is keeping the position for now.
Desjardins working for a triangle but De La Torre defends it easily.
Desjardins looking to hit a scissor sweep but De La Torre is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desjardins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desjardins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De La Torre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Torre is looking to work some ground and pound but Desjardins has wrist control.
De La Torre advances to half guard.
Desjardins wants to control the action here but instead De La Torre manages to pass to full mount!
De La Torre thowing shots but they're missing.
De La Torre throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins tries to lock up and control but De La Torre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De La Torre with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desjardins wants to hold on but De La Torre pushes him away.
De La Torre looking to control but Desjardins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Desjardins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De La Torre lands a big elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De La Torre wants to control the pace but Desjardins is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins regains half guard.
Desjardins wants to get back to full guard.
Desjardins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De La Torre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De La Torre's back!
Desjardins working for a choke but De La Torre is defending well.
De La Torre rolls, trying to escape but Desjardins keeps control of the position.
Desjardins controlling the position well here. De La Torre rolled but Desjardins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
De La Torre is trying to break free.
Desjardins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. De La Torre defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
What can De La Torre do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Torre is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
De La Torre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Desjardins, right into the meat.
De La Torre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De La Torre throws a sloppy head kick
and Desjardins counters with a single leg into guard. De La Torre didn't expect that.
De La Torre wants to stand up but Desjardins is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desjardins wants to control from the top but De La Torre keeps moving.
Desjardins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Desjardins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A lazy left from De La Torre finds it's target.
Desjardins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desjardins breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Desjardins.
Desjardins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De La Torre did well to prevent Desjardins getting side control.
Desjardins is nestled in close to De La Torre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
De La Torre trying to control here.
De La Torre is looking for a sweep. Desjardins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De La Torre trying to control from the bottom.
Desjardins working over De La Torre with some ground and pound. De La Torre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desjardins passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Torre is working to get back to half guard.
Desjardins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Desjardins is landing with some decent strikes but De La Torre is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Desjardins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Desjardins trying to control but De La Torre is having none of it.
Desjardins controlling the position easily from mount.
De La Torre wants to control but Desjardins is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins wants to control the pace but De La Torre is squirming around nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Desjardins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonathan Desjardins just wasn't active enough.
De La Torre throws a hook to the side of Desjardins's head but Desjardins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by De La Torre.
Desjardins lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by Desjardins - just one landing.
De La Torre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desjardins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De La Torre cracks Desjardins with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Desjardins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Desjardins trying to control the action but De La Torre is working from the bottom.
De La Torre gets back to half guard.
De La Torre tries to roll over but Desjardins keeps him under control.
Desjardins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Desjardins seems to be looking for submissions.
De La Torre is refusing to be controlled, as Desjardins sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins stops De La Torre from getting back to his feet.
Desjardins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De La Torre's head.
De La Torre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jonathan Desjardins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desjardins trying to control from half guard but De La Torre is working away.
Desjardins prevents De La Torre from improving his position.
De La Torre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desjardins lands a couple of elbows.
De La Torre looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desjardins won't allow De La Torre to get back to his feet.
Desjardins wants to control from the top but De La Torre keeps moving.
De La Torre is looking for a triangle here but Desjardins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Desjardins 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. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Desjardins.
Desjardins moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Desjardins.
Desjardins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De La Torre throws a push kick but Desjardins slaps the foot to one side.
Desjardins rushes De La Torre and presses him up against the cage.
De La Torre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Desjardins.
De La Torre takes a shot to the head.
De La Torre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Desjardins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De La Torre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Torre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicholas De La Torre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as De La Torre blocks the low kick.
Desjardins throws a looping overhand right but De La Torre ducks down to avoid it.
Desjardins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Desjardins takes the fight into the clinch.
De La Torre prevents a body shot from Desjardins.
De La Torre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Desjardins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De La Torre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Desjardins blocks it with crossed arms.
De La Torre is looking to break free of the clinch but Desjardins has double underhooks.
De La Torre gets underhooks to prevent Desjardins's takedown attempt.
Desjardins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Torre is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Desjardins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Desjardins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De La Torre walks away with a smile on his face. Desjardins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Desjardins doesn't manage to clinch there - De La Torre circles away.
A jab lands there for Desjardins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desjardins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desjardins has taken the fight to the clinch.
De La Torre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Desjardins's face.
Desjardins tries to work over De La Torre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desjardins presses De La Torre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Desjardins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De La Torre is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Desjardins.
Nicholas De La Torre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins works on De La Torre's body with a couple of short punches.
Desjardins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desjardins dives in for a single leg takedown but De La Torre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Desjardins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desjardins scores with a nice hook to the head.
De La Torre misses with a knee strike.
Desjardins pulls De La Torre into guard.
Desjardins has an active guard here but De La Torre has managed to pass into half guard.
De La Torre trying to control the action but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
Desjardins is positioning himself well to prevent De La Torre advancing to mount.
Desjardins tries to roll over but De La Torre keeps him under control.
Jonathan Desjardins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is positioning himself well to prevent De La Torre advancing to mount.
Desjardins trying to control but De La Torre postures up.
De La Torre throwing shots but Desjardins is blocking nicely.
De La Torre slips a nice elbow through Desjardins's hands, connecting with Desjardins's forehead.
De La Torre stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Desjardins to get to his feet.
Jonathan Desjardins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Desjardins. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De La Torre throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Desjardins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De La Torre defends well and Desjardins ends up having to push De La Torre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Desjardins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Desjardins 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Desjardins!
A victorious Jonathan Desjardins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Turris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusan Kikovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Turris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turris misses the shot to the body.
Turris closes the distance and clinches.
Turris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kikovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turris goes for a takedown attempt but Kikovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turris scores with a leg kick.
Kikovic wants to land a leg kick but Turris is out of range.
Turris throws a jab but it's blocked by Kikovic.
Kikovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kikovic.
Kikovic ducks under a wild hook from Turris.
Kikovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turris throws a combination. Kikovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kikovic.
Kikovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kikovic. Turris does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Turris blocks the leg kick.
Kikovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kikovic connects with a body shot.
Kikovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kikovic checks a leg kick.
Kikovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Turris shoots in but no luck this time.
A clash of legs there as Turris blocks the low kick.
Turris shoots in looking for a takedown. Kikovic tries to sprawl out of it but Turris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kikovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dusan Kikovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Turris.
Turris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris misses with an uppercut. Kikovic saw that one coming.
Turris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kikovic.
The fighters circling - Turris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turris misses with a looping right.
Dusan Kikovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turris throws a hook but Kikovic blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Kikovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kikovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Turris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kikovic - the referee stops the clock and Turris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kikovic. Turris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turris misses with a body shot.
Turris tries to close the distance and clinch but Kikovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kikovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kikovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turris blocks a head kick by Kikovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic needs to keep his hands up - Turris had a free shot at his head there.
Kikovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kikovic throws a head kick that misses.
Kikovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kikovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turris wants to clinch.
Kikovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turris throws out the jab.
Kikovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Kikovic scores with a kick to the body.
Turris fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kikovic.
Turris throws a lazy right hand but Kikovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Turris lands the left hand.
Turris takes a swing at Kikovic's ribcage but misses.
Turris misses with a hook.
Turris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turris 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.
Turris gets tackled into the cage by Kikovic. Kikovic maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kikovic.
Still in the clinch, Kikovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Turris.
Turris tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turris managing to block the knees to the body from Kikovic.
Turris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turris blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turris fails to land.
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 Dusan Kikovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kikovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kikovic throws a wild body kick that Turris sees coming a mile off.
Nice jab there from Turris.
Turris shoots for a takedown but Kikovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kikovic counters with a straight right hand.
Turris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kikovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kikovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kikovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kikovic misses with the combination.
Turris tries to clinch up.
Turris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kikovic but Kikovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kikovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Kikovic misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kikovic, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kikovic.
Turris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kikovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Kikovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turris throws a leg kick
and Kikovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kikovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Kikovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turris goes for a takedown attempt but Kikovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dusan Kikovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Turris.
Kikovic closes the distance and clinches.
Turris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kikovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turris misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic misses with a punch to the body.
Kikovic misses with an elbow strike.
Kikovic breaks from the clinch.
Turris tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turris moves out of range of the body kick from Kikovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kikovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turris lands with a nice body punch.
Turris staying out of range there.
Turris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kikovic wants to sweep here but Turris controlling him for the moment.
Kikovic has a closed guard, preventing Turris from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kikovic's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic has his hands clasped together around Turris's back. He's all about the action.
Kikovic wants to improve his position but Turris is controlling well.
Kikovic gets back to full guard.
Kikovic has his foot on Turris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turris works his way back into a safe position though.
Kikovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turris preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic is trying to keep Turris in close.
Turris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kikovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kikovic's guard.
Turris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turris is looking for a kimura here.
Turris is trying to control. Kikovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dusan Kikovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kikovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turris swings for the body but Kikovic moves out of range.
Turris tries to clinch but Kikovic is having none of it.
A left lands for Kikovic.
Kikovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turris.
Turris lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Turris.
Kikovic ducks under a wild hook from Turris.
Kikovic throws a series of strikes that have Turris backpedaling.
Turris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kikovic's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turris wants to control from the top but Kikovic keeps moving.
Kikovic working for a triangle but Turris defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic has momentary wrist control but Turris slips an elbow through the middle.
Kikovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kikovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turris is one step ahead there.
Kikovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris trying to control but Kikovic is working from the bottom.
Kikovic working for a triangle but Turris defends it easily.
Turris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kikovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kikovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turris trying to control but Kikovic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kikovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Turris trying to control the position from guard on top but Kikovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kikovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turris defends it easily.
Kikovic looking to control but Turris passes into half guard.
Kikovic trying to hold on to Turris's head to control him but Turris postures up.
Kyle Turris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kikovic is just riding it out for now. Turris eventually gives up the hold.
Turris is stalling here. Kikovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kikovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kikovic looking to control but instead Turris has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turris is looking to control Kikovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turris avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Turris.
I think Kikovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dusan Kikovic!
After the fight, Dusan Kikovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Rodniel Romero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
165 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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32
164 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero slips under a jab from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from McGobblecock misses.
Romero wants to clinch up but McGobblecock keeps it at a distance.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero staying out of range there.
McGobblecock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
McGobblecock works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with an outside leg kick.
McGobblecock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but McGobblecock pushes him off.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGobblecock has managed to clinch.
Romero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGobblecock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGobblecock stalling in the clinch but Romero improves position.
Romero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGobblecock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romero stalling.
McGobblecock has clasped his hands together around Romero's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Romero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Romero is looking to control McGobblecock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Romero avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero controls McGobblecock momentarily but McGobblecock frees himself.
McGobblecock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGobblecock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Romero's guard.
Romero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGobblecock is working away from the top position though.
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGobblecock uses his free foot to push down on Romero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Romero.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGobblecock landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGobblecock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Romero tries to lock up and control but McGobblecock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Romero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGobblecock lands a big elbow.
McGobblecock looking for a guillotine from mount but Romero is having none of it.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Romero is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGobblecock pulls his head out easily.
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGobblecock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGobblecock stalling.
McGobblecock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero controlling the position well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ McGobblecock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGobblecock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGobblecock blocks the body kick.
McGobblecock looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero thuds his right hand into McGobblecock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGobblecock throws out a powerful jab.
Romero delivers a nice body kick.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from McGobblecock misses.
McGobblecock throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGobblecock finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but McGobblecock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
McGobblecock pushes Romero up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
McGobblecock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from McGobblecock.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
McGobblecock can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
McGobblecock takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGobblecock.
It looks like Rodniel Romero has been cut.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romero lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
McGobblecock is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.
Romero tries a body shot but McGobblecock blocks it.
McGobblecock lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero is trying to stall.
Romero lands an elbow just above McGobblecock 's eye.
McGobblecock blocking some punches.
McGobblecock misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from McGobblecock as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGobblecock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodniel Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romero throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Romero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
McGobblecock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but McGobblecock blocks with his arms.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock misses with a punch on the inside.
McGobblecock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
McGobblecock stalling.
Romero prevents McGobblecock from breaking the clinch.
Romero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGobblecock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romero prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGobblecock misses with a punch to the body.
McGobblecock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but McGobblecock blocks with his arms.
McGobblecock tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero looking to throw knees to the head but McGobblecock is blocking nicely.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but McGobblecock blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGobblecock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGobblecock blocks it with crossed arms.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodniel Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rodniel Romero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGobblecock throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
McGobblecock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from McGobblecock as Romero shoots in.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGobblecock just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from McGobblecock does no damage.
The fighters circling - McGobblecock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Romero moves into full guard.
McGobblecock controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGobblecock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGobblecock pushes down on Romero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGobblecock content to control rather than advance.
McGobblecock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGobblecock working over Romero with some ground and pound. Romero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but McGobblecock is very close to passing his half guard.
McGobblecock is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGobblecock trying to control the pace.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of BJ McGobblecock.
McGobblecock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero moves into the clinch.
McGobblecock is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns McGobblecock into the cage.
Romero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGobblecock blocks it with crossed arms.
McGobblecock is pushing Romero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGobblecock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
McGobblecock avoiding damage as Romero throws knees to the body.
Romero trying to land knees to the body.
McGobblecock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero lands a knee to the head.
McGobblecock has picked Romero up - he's going for a ride! McGobblecock dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, McGobblecock seems content to control.
Romero trying to control here.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGobblecock pulls his head out easily.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock content to control rather than advance.
McGobblecock wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGobblecock slows the pace down in half guard.
McGobblecock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ McGobblecock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGobblecock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ McGobblecock!
Jumping up and down and very excited, BJ McGobblecock waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huone comes to the cage accompanied by RMB - Spring. Faber is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Choke - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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141 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaivo Huone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huone avoids it really well and circles away.
Faber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huone lands a head shot.
Faber misses with a hook
and Huone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Huone just misses with a punch to the body.
Huone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faber.
Faber misses with a body shot.
Kaivo Huone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huone throws a hook to the side of Faber's head but Faber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaivo Huone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huone lands with a cross.
Faber lands a jab to Huone's midsection.
Huone lands a nice shot that snaps Faber's head back.
Huone swings widly with a right hand
and Faber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faber.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Huone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Huone is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to control but Huone is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Urijah Faber.
Faber closes the distance and clinches up with Huone, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes Huone against the cage but Huone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaivo Huone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Faber moves out of range of the strikes.
Huone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huone misses with a hook.
Faber shoots in for a double leg but Huone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands an overhand right.
Huone keeps the fight on the outside.
Huone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faber wants to take the fight to the mat but Huone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Faber tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huone.
A frustrated look appears on Faber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Huone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Huone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donk. Huone catches Faber right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Faber - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone takes one to the chin there.
Faber goes for a double leg but Huone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huone continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huone is working Faber over against the cage.
Faber looking for a takedown.
Faber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Faber is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huone is defending well.
Faber has Huone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Huone.
Huone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huone tries to work over Faber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huone presses Faber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faber looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Huone digs a right hand underneath Faber's ribcage. Faber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huone lands with a light punch inside.
Huone can't find room to land a body shot as Faber controls the action.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaivo Huone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faber tries to move into range but Huone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Faber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huone.
Faber fails with the takedown
and Huone counters with a nice uppercut.
Huone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faber defending well as Huone loads up on a big left hand.
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huone avoids it really well and circles away.
Huone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Faber.
Huone misses with a right hand
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huone won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Huone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faber connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Huone some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber taking a breather here.
Huone tries to improve position but can't.
Huone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faber on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Faber working the strikes but Huone uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Huone trying to control here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huone keeps working.
Huone trying to control here.
Faber seems to be working for a kimura but Huone defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Huone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huone defends it well.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Huone is defending well.
Faber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faber.
Faber is pressing down on Huone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huone is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone has his hands clasped together around Faber's back. He's all about the action.
Faber prevents Huone from standing back up.
Faber wants to take a breather but Huone is having none of it.
Faber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Faber working his ground and pound in the gym.
Huone wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huone manages to get to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Urijah Faber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Faber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huone's hands.
Huone swings for the body but Faber moves out of range.
Faber lands a jab.
Huone throws a right hand that Faber ducks under and follows up with a left that Faber also avoids with ease.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Huone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huone moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huone circles away.
Faber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaivo Huone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Huone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huone's corner calls for a 1-2. Huone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faber is rocked!
Faber staying out of range there.
Faber is still on wobbly legs! Can Huone finish him?
Huone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faber seems to have recovered his senses.
Huone swings for the body but Faber moves out of range.
Faber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone keeping full guard, as Faber tries to pass.
Faber is pushing down on Huone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huone is fighting to maintain full guard but Faber has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huone sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber 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.
Huone tries to roll over but Faber keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Faber is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Huone reverses the position - he's now on top in Faber's guard.
Huone postures up.
Huone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Faber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone tries to stand but Faber is controlling from the bottom.
Faber looking for a guillotine here but Huone defends easily.
Faber lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Huone!
And that's the end of the fight!
Urijah Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faber 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Faber!
An out of breath and clearly excited Urijah Faber thanked Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phoenix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Phoenix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
180 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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23
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Karri Koira has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Koira.
Phoenix tries to land a front kick but Koira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phoenix slips a jab from Koira.
Koira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Koira moves out of range.
Phoenix wants to clinch up but Koira keeps it at a distance.
Koira misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Koira lands a jab.
Phoenix misses with a wild 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!
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(1 in the buildup to the fight.
Koira lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Koira has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Koira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Koira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix closes the distance and pushes Koira back into the cage.
Koira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koira blocks an elbow strike.
Koira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Koira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Koira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phoenix has time to react.
Koira throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Koira misses with a two punch combination.
Koira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koira misses with a straight left.
Koira ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Koira blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koira is out of range.
Phoenix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koira throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koira throws out the jab.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Koira.
Koira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koira slips a jab and a cross from Phoenix.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Phoenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Koira coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koira was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick.
Koira misses with a looping right.
Koira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koira.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Koira.
Koira throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Koira.
Koira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phoenix cracks Koira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a leg kick that knocks Koira off balance momentarily.
Koira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koira throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Koira misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Koira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Koira misses with a wild combination.
Koira throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koira works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koira looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Koira's belly button to the back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Karri Koira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phoenix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koira to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Koira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix throws a hook but Koira avoids it easily.
Phoenix defending well as Koira loads up on a big left hand.
Koira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phoenix backs up against the cage.
Phoenix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koira to score with a decent uppercut.
Koira throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Koira misses the body punch
and Phoenix counters with a big head kick but Koira shrugs it off.
A combination from Koira does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koira misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koira misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Koira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koira misses with a straight right.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koira throws out the jab.
Karri Koira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Koira throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koira misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koira falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Koira. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Koira throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
Koira slips a jab from Phoenix.
Karri Koira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koira throws a looping overhand right but Phoenix ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Koira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Koira moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Koira looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a solid leg kick but Koira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phoenix.
Koira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koira misses with a wild combination.
Koira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koira.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Koira.
Koira misses with a double jab.
Koira loads up on a big right hand but Phoenix slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Koira as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koira misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix throws a low kick but Koira moves out of range easily.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koira throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Koira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koira misses with a hook.
Koira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phoenix drops Koira with a beautiful combination! Koira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Phoenix is looking for the KO!
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 Simon Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phoenix finds Koira's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Koira flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Phoenix lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Koira will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Phoenix!
Simon Phoenix took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chef's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, C.R.E.A.M. - Wu Tang Clan. Hermansson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rammstein - Ich Will! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
163 lbs
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30
158 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Chef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermansson throws out the jab.
Hermansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hermansson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hermansson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hermansson looks to score with a jab to the body but The Chef is just out of range.
Hermansson shoots in for a double leg but The Chef sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hermansson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No joy there for Hermansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermansson takes a swing at The Chef's ribcage but misses.
Hermansson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Chef moves away from the strike by Hermansson.
The Chef thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hermansson if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Chef as he jumps to the side.
The Chef shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hermansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Hermansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermansson thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as The Chef lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hermansson doesn't seem phased though.
Hermansson loads up on a big right hand but The Chef slips the punch.
Hermansson swinging wildly here.
The Chef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hermansson on the side of the head.
Hermansson is rocked!
The Chef lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Hermansson crumples to the floor! The Chef milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raekwon The Chef!
Raekwon The Chef bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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