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MFN 106:Clendennon vs Crillo 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Nunes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 15 - 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Pasha!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 58 cap] in the buildup to the fight.
Pasha avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Pasha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nunes at a distance.
Nunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pasha.
Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pasha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pasha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pasha takes one to the chin there.
Pasha lands a right hook to the body.
Nunes staying out of range there.
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 connects with a leg kick. Pasha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pasha doesn't seem bothered though.
Pasha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pasha moves out of range of the body kick.
Nunes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pasha looks to throw the jab but Nunes is out of range.
Pasha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunes.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasha misses with a left hand
and Nunes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pasha thows a body shot but no joy.
Nunes lands a head kick. Pasha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pasha looks to land a right hand but Nunes moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Nunes is just out of range.
Nunes feints and then cracks Pasha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pasha down.
Pasha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Nunes or perhaps it was just good defense by Pasha which made him look bad.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Pasha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nunes throws a head kick that Pasha semi-blocks.
Nunes tries a low kick but Pasha avoids it.
Pasha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nunes's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a right hand that Pasha ducks under and follows up with a left that Pasha also avoids with ease.
Nunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Pasha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pasha walks into a jab.
Pasha scores with a jab.
Pasha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pasha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pasha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nunes.
Pasha looks to land a right hand but Nunes moved out of range.
A combination from Nunes does no damage.
Pasha clinches up with Nunes and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is trying to drag Pasha to the mat but Pasha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pasha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pasha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nunes can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Pasha - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pasha is defending well.
Nunes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pasha prevents it.
Pasha pushes Nunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nunes or not.
A short left from Pasha.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes fails to pull guard.
Pasha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes is trying to force a seperation but Pasha has the dominant position.
Pasha prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pasha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Pasha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pasha throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
Pasha misses with a straight left.
Pasha cracks Nunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Pasha. Beautiful body shot.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Pasha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nunes.
Nunes missing with a left hand there. Pasha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Pasha misses.
Pasha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nunes counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha misses with a body shot.
Pasha throws an off balance right hand
and Nunes counters with a takedown into side control.
Nunes is looking to take a break and control but Pasha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pasha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nunes tries to kick Pasha off but Pasha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nunes wants to control but Pasha is keeping busy.
Pasha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nunes wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha is looking for a kimura here.
Nunes is trying to stand.
Pasha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pasha is trying to control here but Nunes has managed to regain half guard.
Nunes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha trying to control the pace.
Pasha is keen to just control but Nunes is a slippery customer.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Nunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Pasha is trying to control the action in half guard but Nunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ali Pasha hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pasha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ali Pasha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha lands a jab to the head.
Pasha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pasha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pasha misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Pasha misses
and Nunes counters with a head kick.
Diego Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pasha throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Pasha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pasha clinches up with Nunes and pushes him back against the cage.
Pasha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pasha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nunes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Pasha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Pasha.
A telegraphed right hand from Pasha misses the target.
Nunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nunes throws a body punch but Pasha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Pasha. Beautiful body shot.
Nunes connects with a jab.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Pasha moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha misses with a straight right.
Pasha throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pasha.
Nunes misses with a low kick.
Pasha throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Pasha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Pasha.
Nunes pushes Pasha away with a front kick.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Nunes misses.
Nunes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pasha's waist but Pasha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunes off to one side.
Pasha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pasha tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.
Pasha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pasha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pasha throws an overhand right that lands on Nunes's shoulder, as Nunes tries to avoid the shot.
Nunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pasha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ali Pasha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunes throws a head kick but Pasha moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha misses with a body shot
and Nunes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pasha really felt that one!
A big right from Pasha misses.
A jab from Pasha does it's job there.
Pasha blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali Pasha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pasha throws a poor cross that misses
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nunes avoids the body shot from Pasha.
Pasha misses with a two punch combination.
Nunes defending well as Pasha loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Diego Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pasha scores with the left hand. Nunes knows he should have avoided that one.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nunes takes one on the button.
Pasha misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nunes throws a leg kick but Pasha sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pasha if he has to take too many more of those.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasha tests Nunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Pasha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pasha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Pasha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Turris (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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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Turris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sooper Mann!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Mann.
Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turris looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely.
Mann throws a head kick but Turris moves out of range.
Mann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mann throws a head kick that Turris semi-blocks.
Mann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mann walks into a left hand.
Turris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mann throws a leg kick but Turris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turris tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance.
Turris clinches.
Turris swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turris.
Turris lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
Turris lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Turris's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turris fails to pull guard.
Turris is trying to trip Mann. He has hold of a leg but Mann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Turris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turris is controlling him.
Mann wants to sweep but no luck.
Turris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turris looking to pass the guard.
Turris is working hard here to advance position.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Turris from controlling successfully.
Turris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Turris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turris prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turris lands a nice forearm strike.
Turris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turris but great work by Mann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Turris is looking for a sweep.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turris keeps working.
Turris struggling a bit here.
Turris is looking to reverse the position.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Turris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turris is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to control but Turris is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Mann.
Mann looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turris is avoiding damage well.
Turris defending against the ground and pound.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Turris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turris is looking for a sweep.
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 Kyle Turris will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turris digs a good body shot into Mann's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turris.
Mann throws a lazy uppercut
and Turris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turris loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
Turris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turris connects with a jab.
Mann is rocked!
Jab, jab by Mann - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turris needs to keep his hands up - Mann had a free shot at his head there.
Turris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mann. Mann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Turris finish him?
Mann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mann seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turris slips under a jab from Mann.
A good leg kick by Turris.
Mann walks into a jab.
Turris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turris prevents Mann from improving his position.
Mann trying to control here.
Turris trying to pass the guard but Mann defending well.
Mann trying to control from the bottom.
Turris is looking to advance position but Mann won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Turris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turris wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Turris content just to control the position here.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Turris wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris avoids the attempt from Mann to control.
Turris looking to control but Mann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mann is looking to get to half guard.
Turris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mann is bucking up trying to escape but Turris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mann is looking to improve his position but Turris isn't that keen on the idea.
Turris scoring with strikes but Mann is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turris trying to control but Mann is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turris with shots to the head and body - Mann looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kyle Turris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turris pulls Mann in to control the position.
Turris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Turris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turris is pulling down on Mann's head. It's preventing any offense from Mann, at least for the moment.
Turris wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Turris dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mann is looking to land body kicks.
Mann lands a head kick!
Turris thows a body shot but no joy.
Turris moves out of range of the strikes.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mann throws a head kick that misses.
Turris tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
Turris thuds a left hand into Mann's body.
Turris throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot.
Turris closes the distance and clinches up with Mann, looking for a takedown. Turris pushes Mann against the cage but Mann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mann throws a wild body kick that Turris sees coming a mile off.
Kyle Turris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann throws a head kick but Turris moves out of range.
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turris digs a good body shot into Mann's ribs.
Turris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mann.
Turris lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turris.
Turris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mann blocks the elbow strike.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Turris throws an elbow but it misses.
Turris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turris lands a shoulder strike.
Turris tries for a takedown but Mann manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Turris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turris effectively controlling the action here.
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Sooper Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris lands with a short shot to the head.
Turris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann avoids a wild elbow strike from Turris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann misses with a punch on the inside.
Mann misses with the head strike.
Turris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
Turris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turris.
Turris blocking some punches.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turris has him pressed against the cage.
Mann lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mann.
Turris stalling the fight.
Mann lands a right hand.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turris.
Turris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mann is trying to force a seperation but Turris has the dominant position.
Turris works on Mann's body with a couple of short punches.
Turris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turris backwards.
Turris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mann dodges an elbow strike from Turris.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann working aggressively here.
Turris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turris has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mann regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turris trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Turris is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turris tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Turris.
Well Turris 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Turris!
Kyle Turris took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huone's entrance music is RMB - Spring. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 5 - 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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huone.
Kikovic thumps Huone with a low kick.
Kikovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Huone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kikovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Huone finds it's way round the side to connect with Kikovic's head.
Huone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at gym closing in the buildup to the fight.
Kikovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Huone misses with a shot to the body
and Kikovic counters with a solid body kick.
Kikovic misses with a hook. Huone ducked under it nicely.
Huone misses with a hook to the body
and Kikovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Kikovic has Huone pressed against the cage, preventing Huone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kikovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kikovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kikovic scores with a body shot.
Kikovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huone. Huone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huone misses with a jab to the body
and Kikovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Huone thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kikovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Huone throws a body punch but Kikovic moves out of range.
Huone just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Kikovic tenderised Huone's leg. Huone is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Huone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kikovic.
Kikovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kikovic manages to avoid it.
Huone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huone digs a good hook to Kikovic's body.
Kikovic with a nice cross.
No joy there for Huone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kikovic.
Kikovic tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Kikovic.
Kikovic tries to land a leg kick but Huone saw it coming and moves away.
Kikovic scores with a jab to the body.
Huone throws a hook to the side of Kikovic's head but Kikovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kikovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kikovic lands a head kick. Huone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huone thuds his right hand into Kikovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Huone throws a body punch but Kikovic moves out of range.
Huone throws a combination that misses
and Kikovic counters with a straight right hand.
Kikovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huone.
Kikovic thumps Huone with a low kick.
Huone takes a swing at Kikovic's ribcage but misses.
Kikovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Huone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Huone misses
and Kikovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kikovic misses with an uppercut. Huone saw that one coming.
Huone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kikovic doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Kikovic.
Some wild striking there from Huone.
Huone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kikovic throws a leg kick which misses Huone's front leg but catches the back leg as Huone tries to avoid it.
Huone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kikovic slips under a jab from Huone.
Huone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kikovic manages to avoid it.
Huone digs a good hook to Kikovic's body.
Kikovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Huone moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Huone misses its intended target.
Huone misses with a hook.
Kikovic defending well as Huone loads up on a big left hand.
Kaivo Huone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kikovic.
Huone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kikovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Huone if he has to take too many more of those.
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.
Kikovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kikovic. That's going to slow Huone down.
Kikovic swings for the body but Huone moves out of range.
Huone misses with a body shot.
Kikovic wants to clinch up but Huone keeps it at a distance.
Huone looks to score with a jab to the body but Kikovic is just out of range.
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!
Huone looks to land a combination but Kikovic avoids it well.
Huone takes a swing at Kikovic's ribcage but misses.
Huone connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Kikovic scores with a four punch combination!
Huone is looking to wear down Kikovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kikovic lands a front kick.
Kikovic avoids the body shot from Huone.
Kikovic ducks under a wild hook from Huone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Huone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kikovic.
Huone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huone stuns Kikovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Kaivo Huone will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kikovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Huone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kikovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Huone slows down the pace here.
Huone dodges an elbow strike from Kikovic.
Kikovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kikovic.
Kikovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kikovic up against the cage.
Huone takes an elbow to the temple.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kikovic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huone avoiding damage as Kikovic throws knees to the body.
Kikovic misses with a punch to the body.
Kikovic is trying to force a seperation but Huone has the dominant position.
Come on Kikovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Huone wants to stall.
Kikovic tries to throw a body punch but Huone avoids it by throwing Kikovic back against the cage.
Kikovic has Huone pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huone as Kikovic tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dusan Kikovic.
Kikovic defending well as Huone loads up on a big left hand.
Kikovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Huone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Huone misses.
Kikovic misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kikovic.
Kikovic throws a jab when Huone was well out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kikovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huone's head backwards.
Huone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kikovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Huone.
Kikovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kikovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huone cracks Kikovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huone takes a swing at Kikovic's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone lands a right hook to the body.
Huone lands a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Huone.
It looks like Dusan Kikovic has been cut.
Kikovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huone swings for the body but Kikovic moves out of range.
Kikovic staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huone. Kikovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huone just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Kikovic misses.
Huone throws a body punch but Kikovic moves out of range.
Huone misses the shot to the body.
Kikovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huone moves away.
Huone throws a big shot that misses.
Huone ducks under a wild hook from Kikovic.
Kikovic feints and then cracks Huone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huone down.
Kikovic moves in looking to clinch but Huone pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Huone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kikovic ducks under a wild hook from Huone.
Kikovic avoids the body shot from Huone.
Huone missing with a left hand there. Kikovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kikovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Huone misses with a hook. Kikovic ducked under it nicely.
Kikovic misses with a body kick.
Kikovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huone manages to avoid it.
Huone moves out of range as Kikovic strikes.
Huone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Huone misses with a wild body shot.
Kikovic lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kikovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kikovic.
Huone stuns Kikovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kikovic tries to land a front kick but Huone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Huone misses with a looping right.
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 Kaivo Huone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dusan Kikovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kikovic.
Kaivo Huone is winning the standup battle so far.
Huone misses with a wild body shot.
Kikovic scores with a shot to the body.
Kikovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kikovic.
Huone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kikovic counters with a straight right hand.
Huone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kikovic moves away.
Kikovic jabs at Huone's body.
Kikovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kikovic staying out of range there.
Kikovic slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Huone.
Huone throws a jab but it's blocked by Kikovic.
Kikovic throws a head kick that Huone semi-blocks.
Kikovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Huone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huone throws a jab but it's blocked by Kikovic.
Kikovic tries a low kick but Huone avoids it.
Huone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kikovic. That's going to slow Huone down.
Huone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kikovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huone thows a body shot but no joy.
Kikovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huone throws a one two combo.
Huone scores with a hook to the body. Kikovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kikovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kikovic.
Kikovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kikovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Huone is just out of range.
Kikovic moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kikovic.
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!
Kikovic throws a hook but Huone blocks it.
Kikovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kikovic thumps Huone with a low kick.
Kikovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kikovic lands a body shot.
Kikovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Huone thows a body shot but no joy.
Huone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kikovic scores with a head kick. Huone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Huone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kikovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kikovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone throws a sloppy body shot
and Kikovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Huone thows a body shot but no joy.
Kikovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kikovic has time to react.
Kikovic tries to clinch but Huone is having none of it.
Huone lands a nice looking body shot.
Huone punishes Kikovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Huone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kikovic.
Huone moves out of range as Kikovic throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Huone.
Huone scores with a sloppy right hand. Kikovic should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Huone misses the target.
Kikovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huone.
A slow jab from Kikovic misses its intended target.
Kikovic misses with a wild body shot.
Kaivo Huone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kikovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kikovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Huone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Huone.
Dusan Kikovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kikovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Huone misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Kikovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Huone throws a lazy right hand but Kikovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huone swinging wildly here.
Kikovic misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kikovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Huone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kikovic on the side of the head.
Kikovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Huone clobbers Kikovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kaivo Huone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaivo Huone!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaivo Huone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bach Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bach Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Schtrappe. That snapped Richards's head back.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schtrappe swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Schtrappe moved out of range.
Schtrappe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Schtrappe.
Richards looks to clinch
and Schtrappe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards.
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
Richards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Richards throws a leg kick that misses.
Richards misses with a straight left.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Richards.
Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Richards defending well as Schtrappe loads up on a big left hand.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schtrappe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
Schtrappe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richards wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards takes a swing at Schtrappe's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Richards.
Richards scores with a nice head shot.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Richards tries to clinch up but Schtrappe circles away and keeps his distance.
Schtrappe delivers a nice body kick.
Schtrappe connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Richards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bach Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards instigates a clinch.
Richards digs a right hand underneath Schtrappe's ribcage. Schtrappe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schtrappe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe avoiding damage as Richards throws knees to the body.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Schtrappe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
Schtrappe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
Schtrappe cracks Richards with a nice body shot.
Richards landing knees to the head.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Schtrappe is blocking nicely.
Richards blocks a body shot from Schtrappe.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Richards.
Schtrappe lands a left hand.
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schtrappe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Schtrappe blocks it.
Schtrappe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schtrappe avoids a wild elbow strike from Richards.
Schtrappe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
Richards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Richards.
Schtrappe keeps the fight on the outside.
Richards wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
Richards tries to clinch but Schtrappe is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the head.
Richards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richards throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards darts in trying to clinch
and Schtrappe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schtrappe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Richards looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schtrappe's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe looks for the body kick but Richards saw that one coming.
Richards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Schtrappe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schtrappe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Richards 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.
A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richards defending well as Schtrappe loads up on a big left hand.
Richards wants to clinch but Schtrappe slips to the side
and Schtrappe counters with a body kick that stops Richards in his tracks momentarily.
A punch combination from Schtrappe misses.
Bach Schtrappe is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schtrappe is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Richards.
Richards takes one to the chin there.
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!
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schtrappe throws out the jab.
Richards misses with a straight left.
Schtrappe cracks the inside of Richards's front leg.
Richards wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
Richards wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
Richards tries to clinch but Schtrappe is having none of it.
Richards cracks the inside of Schtrappe's front leg.
Schtrappe throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Richards crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schtrappe - the referee stops the clock and Richards gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schtrappe. Richards manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Richards tries to clinch but Schtrappe is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Richards.
Richards cracks Schtrappe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Richards looks to land a body kick but Schtrappe moved away.
A left lands for Richards.
Schtrappe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schtrappe looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
Richards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schtrappe misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richards avoids a kick to the body.
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schtrappe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schtrappe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Richards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Richards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schtrappe will feel that in the morning.
Richards connects with a body shot.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richards at a distance.
Schtrappe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schtrappe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a nice hook to Richards's body. Richards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richards tries to work over Schtrappe's front leg with a kick but Schtrappe checks it.
Schtrappe punishes Richards's body with a nice straight punch.
Richards scores with a nice strike.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Richards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schtrappe rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schtrappe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Richards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schtrappe, pushing him back against the cage.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
Richards working aggressively here.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schtrappe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schtrappe backwards.
Schtrappe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards tries a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schtrappe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick
and Richards counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Schtrappe circles away.
Schtrappe dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!
Schtrappe misses with a straight right.
Richards tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Richards misses the target.
Schtrappe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keith Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schtrappe checks a low kick from Richards.
Richards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schtrappe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schtrappe misses with a hook.
Richards avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richards moves out of range of the body kick.
Schtrappe slips a jab from Richards.
Good leg kick by Richards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Richards tries to score with a low kick but Schtrappe moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. Richards looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schtrappe thuds a left hand into Richards's body.
Richards swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schtrappe lands an overhand right.
Richards checks a leg kick.
Richards tests Schtrappe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richards on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Bach Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Schtrappe is looking to land body kicks.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schtrappe.
Richards slips a straight right by Schtrappe.
Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Schtrappe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richards misses with a body kick.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards tries to land a front kick but Schtrappe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands with a hook. Schtrappe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Richards throws a leg kick
and Richards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richards needs to keep his hands up - Schtrappe had a free shot at his head there.
Schtrappe throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richards throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
Schtrappe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
Richards forces Schtrappe back against the cage and clinches.
Richards tries a body shot but Schtrappe blocks it.
Richards has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richards lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe misses with some punches.
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Richards lands an elbow inside.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Richards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Richards digs a right hand into Schtrappe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schtrappe's gas tank.
Richards looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schtrappe misses with a punch to the body.
Richards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richards throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Schtrappe controls the action.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
Schtrappe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards keeps control of Schtrappe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Richards.
I've got Richards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Richards!
After the big win, Keith Richards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timpurhkhum Chouncheun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Dan Balan Beautiful Girl. Chouncheun has chosen พิณบรรเลง as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chouncheun but Chouncheun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chouncheun gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. Chouncheun manages to retain guard.
We've been hearing that Rodriguez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chouncheun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rodriguez trying to control but Chouncheun is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roberto Rodriguez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chouncheun, right into the meat.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Chouncheun feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodriguez shoots in but Chouncheun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chouncheun defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Chouncheun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chouncheun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chouncheun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chouncheun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Chouncheun throws out a leg kick but Rodriguez moves out of range and Chouncheun only half commits.
Chouncheun tries a head kick but it misses.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Chouncheun throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Chouncheun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Chouncheun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chouncheun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chouncheun wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Chouncheun takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Chouncheun has wrist control.
Rodriguez stands up over Chouncheun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Chouncheun keeps moving.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses. Chouncheun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Chouncheun!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control but Chouncheun passes easily into half guard.
Chouncheun tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rodriguez.
Chouncheun decides to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chouncheun feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Chouncheun slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chouncheun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timpurhkhum Chouncheun will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Chouncheun.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Chouncheun working Rodriguez over with knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chouncheun to keep the fight standing.
Chouncheun gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chouncheun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chouncheun throws an elbow but it misses.
Chouncheun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chouncheun after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Chouncheun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chouncheun landing knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a damaging elbow.
Chouncheun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chouncheun lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez is trying to push Chouncheun away but Chouncheun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chouncheun cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
Chouncheun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodriguez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chouncheun drops Rodriguez with a big knee straight up the middle! Rodriguez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rodriguez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chouncheun clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow.
Chouncheun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodriguez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chouncheun.
A knee to the head by Chouncheun.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chouncheun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chouncheun clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Chouncheun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodriguez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Chouncheun lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Chouncheun.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chouncheun after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chouncheun obliges.
Chouncheun is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chouncheun scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chouncheun obliges.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodriguez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chouncheun breaks the clinch.
Chouncheun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Chouncheun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow.
Chouncheun scores a nice knee to the body.
Chouncheun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun working Rodriguez over with knees to the body.
Chouncheun landing knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a knee to the body.
Chouncheun lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chouncheun lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.
Chouncheun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodriguez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chouncheun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Chouncheun.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Chouncheun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chouncheun scores with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chouncheun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chouncheun landing knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow.
Chouncheun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chouncheun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chouncheun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chouncheun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
Chouncheun lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chouncheun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chouncheun lands an elbow inside.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chouncheun lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Chouncheun.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun missing with knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a damaging elbow.
Chouncheun lands an elbow just above Rodriguez 's eye.
Chouncheun lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timpurhkhum Chouncheun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chouncheun stuffs the takedown.
Chouncheun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Chouncheun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
Chouncheun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chouncheun has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Chouncheun.
Chouncheun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chouncheun landing knees to the body.
Chouncheun working Rodriguez over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chouncheun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Chouncheun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chouncheun putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodriguez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chouncheun.
Chouncheun lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chouncheun.
Chouncheun working Rodriguez over with knees to the body.
Chouncheun lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chouncheun.
Chouncheun lands a right hand.
Chouncheun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Chouncheun is controlling him.
Chouncheun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chouncheun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chouncheun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez blocks the elbow strike.
Chouncheun lands a knee to the body.
Chouncheun using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chouncheun lands an elbow just above Rodriguez 's eye.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chouncheun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Chouncheun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chouncheun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chouncheun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chouncheun circles away.
Chouncheun dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
Chouncheun lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chouncheun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chouncheun fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodriguez in the body.
Chouncheun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriguez. That did some damage!
Chouncheun closes the distance and clinches.
Chouncheun is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chouncheun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodriguez's defenses.
Chouncheun scores with a knee to the head.
Chouncheun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chouncheun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chouncheun lands a big knee to the head and Rodriguez goes down! Chouncheun pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
Our winner, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Roberto Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'I`m strong it`s not my first fight I`LL COME BACK!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Atonal Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber has chosen Choke - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Atonal Trujillo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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141 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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atonal Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
Faber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faber thows a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Faber 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.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo lands with a right hand.
Trujillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
Atonal Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo misses with a low kick as Faber jumps back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Trujillo.
Faber missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trujillo.
Faber misses with a lunging right hand
and Trujillo counters with a nice leg kick.
Faber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trujillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Faber misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Trujillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Faber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Faber digs a good body shot into Trujillo's ribs.
Faber checks a low kick from Trujillo.
Trujillo catches Faber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Faber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Faber missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Faber throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Faber checks a low kick from Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a low kick.
Faber gets tackled into the cage by Trujillo. Trujillo maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Trujillo - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Trujillo on the inside.
Faber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faber struggles to land a body shot inside as Trujillo controls his hands.
Faber jumps guard but Trujillo stands there with Faber around his waist. Faber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Trujillo.
Trujillo scores with a knee to the head.
Trujillo scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
Trujillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trujillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trujillo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faber is trying to drag Trujillo to the mat but Trujillo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Atonal Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Trujillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Trujillo - that landed with a thud.
Faber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trujillo prevents it.
Trujillo lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faber can't break the clinch.
A short right from Trujillo.
Faber avoiding damage.
Trujillo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faber's face.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trujillo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trujillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Trujillo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faber is rocked!
Trujillo with a knee to the head.
Faber is still on wobbly legs! Can Trujillo finish him?
Trujillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faber misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Trujillo.
Faber walks into a left hand.
Trujillo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faber gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Trujillo gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atonal Trujillo!
Atonal Trujillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charcobeau comes to the cage accompanied by Fortunate Son. 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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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Charcobeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitzlsperger looks to clinch
and Charcobeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitzlsperger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Charcobeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hitzlsperger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charcobeau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hitzlsperger's hands.
Hitzlsperger lands with a kick to the temple. Charcobeau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Perry Charcobeau has been cut.
Hitzlsperger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Charcobeau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Charcobeau dips to his left and cracks Hitzlsperger with an uppercut!
Charcobeau throws out a leg kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range and Charcobeau only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitzlsperger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charcobeau connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau misses with a few strikes there.
Charcobeau misses with a right hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a nice uppercut.
Charcobeau misses with a head kick.
Hitzlsperger lunges at Charcobeau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charcobeau's hand.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick that misses
and Charcobeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hitzlsperger cracks Charcobeau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charcobeau walks into a stiff left hand from Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Charcobeau is looking to score with low kicks.
Hitzlsperger throws a right hand that Charcobeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Charcobeau also avoids with ease.
Charcobeau takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charcobeau throws out a leg kick but Hitzlsperger moves out of range and Charcobeau only half commits.
Hitzlsperger throws a body kick that misses.
Charcobeau throws a right hand that Hitzlsperger ducks under and follows up with a left that Hitzlsperger also avoids with ease.
Hitzlsperger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charcobeau moves away.
Hitzlsperger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hitzlsperger throws a head kick but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Charcobeau walks into a stiff left hand from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body kick.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body shot.
Charcobeau blocks a head kick by Hitzlsperger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitzlsperger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hitzlsperger slips a straight right by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger misses with a wild combination.
Hitzlsperger clinches with his opponent.
Charcobeau blocks a body shot from Hitzlsperger.
Stalling in the clinch from Hitzlsperger.
A right hand to the body from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hitzlsperger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitzlsperger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Hitzlsperger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau can't find room to land a body shot as Hitzlsperger controls the action.
Hitzlsperger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charcobeau's elbow.
Charcobeau blocking some punches.
Charcobeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charcobeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitzlsperger's elbow.
A short right from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hitzlsperger - that will leave a mark!
Hitzlsperger misses the shot to the body.
Hitzlsperger takes a swing at Charcobeau's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitzlsperger connects with a right hand. Charcobeau shakes it off.
Charcobeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Udo Hitzlsperger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Charcobeau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Hitzlsperger misses.
Charcobeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitzlsperger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charcobeau blocks a leg kick.
Hitzlsperger thows a leg kick but Charcobeau checks it
and Charcobeau counters with a left to the body.
Hitzlsperger throws a jab but it's blocked by Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Charcobeau counters with a three punch combo that has Hitzlsperger backing up. Hitzlsperger nods at Charcobeau to acknowledge the strikes.
Hitzlsperger tries to clinch but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Charcobeau lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau scores with a nice right hand.
Charcobeau throws the left hand but Hitzlsperger avoids the punch easily.
Charcobeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitzlsperger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Charcobeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitzlsperger ducks under a wild hook from Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charcobeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitzlsperger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charcobeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Charcobeau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hitzlsperger staying out of range there.
Hitzlsperger has managed to clinch.
Hitzlsperger lands a nice uppercut.
Charcobeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitzlspergers head.
Hitzlsperger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Charcobeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charcobeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Charcobeau misses with a jab to the body
and Hitzlsperger counters with a big head kick but Charcobeau shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger tries to clinch up.
Udo Hitzlsperger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charcobeau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Charcobeau misses with a left hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with a nice leg kick.
Hitzlsperger connects with a crisp jab.
Charcobeau takes a swing at Hitzlsperger's ribcage but misses.
Charcobeau throws a series of punches but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Hitzlsperger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Charcobeau misses with a looping left.
Hitzlsperger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hitzlsperger throws a leg kick but Charcobeau moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitzlsperger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitzlsperger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charcobeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hitzlsperger counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charcobeau lands a head kick!
Hitzlsperger instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hitzlsperger scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hitzlsperger fails to land.
Hitzlsperger lands with a right to the head.
Charcobeau is working Hitzlsperger over against the cage.
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 Perry Charcobeau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Charcobeau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Charcobeau lands a right hook to the body.
Charcobeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitzlsperger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitzlsperger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Charcobeau to score with a decent uppercut.
Hitzlsperger jabs Charcobeau right on the nose. Charcobeau blinks but takes it well.
Charcobeau misses with a straight right.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the leg kick from Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau shoots in and drives through. Hitzlsperger sprawls well.
Hitzlsperger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charcobeau.
Hitzlsperger misses with a straight left.
Hitzlsperger misses with a body punch
and Charcobeau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Udo Hitzlsperger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charcobeau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hitzlsperger slaps away a takedown attempt from Charcobeau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charcobeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitzlsperger counters with a head kick.
A jab from Hitzlsperger finds it's way through Charcobeau's defenses.
Charcobeau is rocked!
Charcobeau lands a head shot.
Hitzlsperger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitzlsperger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charcobeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitzlsperger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hitzlsperger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Charcobeau. That did some damage!
Hitzlsperger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charcobeau throws a series of punches but Hitzlsperger moves out of range.
Charcobeau shoots in for a double leg but Hitzlsperger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Charcobeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitzlsperger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Charcobeau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charcobeau misses with a right hand
and Hitzlsperger counters with an inside leg kick.
Hitzlsperger with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charcobeau manages to avoid it.
Charcobeau misses with an uppercut. Hitzlsperger saw that one coming.
Good work by Charcobeau as he checks the leg kick.
Charcobeau checks a leg kick.
Charcobeau tries for a takedown but Hitzlsperger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charcobeau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hitzlsperger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitzlsperger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Charcobeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charcobeau misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau checks a low kick from Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hitzlsperger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charcobeau manages to avoid it.
Charcobeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitzlsperger moves away.
Hitzlsperger lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Charcobeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charcobeau misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charcobeau moves away from the strike by Hitzlsperger.
Charcobeau seems to have got his legs back now.
Hitzlsperger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau lands a nice shot that snaps Hitzlsperger's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Udo Hitzlsperger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hitzlsperger 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Udo Hitzlsperger!
Udo Hitzlsperger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards has chosen Three Six Mafia - It's a fight as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that CJ Richards was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Richards!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Jab by Koira.
Donk. Koira catches Richards right on the button with a cross.
Koira stuffs the takedown attempt from Richards. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Koira clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Koira throws a head punch that misses.
Koira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richards is keeping busy.
Koira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koira 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 Richards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koira lands with a nice combination. Richards backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Koira.
Koira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards counters with a big head kick but Koira shrugs it off.
Koira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Richards.
It looks like Karri Koira has been cut.
Koira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richards.
Koira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koira is keeping busy.
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koira.
Richards goes for a takedown attempt but Koira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koira throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira looks to clinch
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koira won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koira is pushing Richards's head away, looking to escape. Richards manages to hold on to the position though.
Richards working the ground and pound.
Richards scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koira to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koira is looking for a sweep.
Richards misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koira struggling a bit here.
Koira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koira keeps working.
Richards in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Richards working his ground and pound in the gym.
Koira wants to get back to his feet but Richards drags him back down.
Richards working the ground and pound but Koira is defending the strikes.
Koira is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Richards working the ground and pound but Koira is defending the strikes.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koira keeps working.
Richards postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koira tries to bench press Richards off him but Richards keeps the position.
Koira seems a little lost for a moment, as Richards dominates the positioning.
Richards working away.
Koira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Richards connects with a decent elbow.
Richards tries to move to mount but Koira blocks the move with his legs.
Koira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Koira is not content to let Richards control the position.
Koira struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control the position but Koira is working away.
Richards looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Koira is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Koira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koira defending against the ground and pound.
Koira is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards wants to control but Koira is keeping him busy.
Richards working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but CJ Richards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koira cracks Richards with an open hand slap.
Richards moves out of range of the leg kick from Koira.
Richards shoots for a double leg takedown but Koira sprawls well. He's pushed Richards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koira slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koira lands an overhand right.
Koira slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karri Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Richards.
A lazy left from Koira finds it's target.
Koira misses with a few strikes there.
Koira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Richards's head.
Koira lands with a good body shot.
Koira throws a right hand that misses
so Richards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koira controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards won't allow Koira to get back to his feet.
Koira wants to sweep but no luck.
Richards connects with a couple of short punches.
Richards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
CJ Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richards's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koira managing to control the position.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Koira has wrist control.
Koira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richards is one step ahead there.
Koira controlling Richards's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Karri Koira just wasn't active enough.
Koira misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira lands a jab.
Richards scores with a takedown into Koira's guard.
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!
Koira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Koira working a defensive guard here.
Koira pulls Richards in close to his closed guard and prevents Richards from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karri Koira.
Koira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richards slips a straight right by Koira.
Koira scores with a shot to the body.
Koira punishes Richards's body with a nice straight punch.
Koira tries to clinch up.
Karri Koira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koira misses with a low kick.
Koira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koira scores with a jab. Richards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Koira tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Koira moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Koira with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koira.
Karri Koira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koira tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Richards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koira. Koira obviously looking to wear him down.
Koira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koira doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Koira sizes up Richards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karri Koira is winning the standup battle so far.
Koira lands a right hook to the body.
Koira clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Richards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koira stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karri Koira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Richards tries a knee to the head but Koira blocks it.
Koira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koira presses Richards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richards is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Koira can't fight it off and eventually Richards manages to take the fight to the floor. Koira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koira keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards is fighting to break Koira's control of his arms but Koira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Koira is keeping the position.
Richards won't allow Koira to get back to his feet.
Koira seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Karri Koira has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Koira misses with a hook
and Richards counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Koira's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards trying to control but Koira is working from the bottom.
Richards being controlled here momentarily.
Richards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.
Koira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karri Koira.
Richards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koira.
Richards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koira looks to land a combination but Richards avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira wants to clinch.
Koira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Koira.
Horrible takedown by Richards or perhaps it was just good defense by Koira which made him look bad.
Koira looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koira. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koira is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Koira circles away and we're back to standing.
Koira throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
Koira tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards shoots for a takedown but Koira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karri Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koira throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Koira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richards counters with a two punch combo.
Koira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards manages to break the clinch.
Koira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koira misses with a wild body shot.
Richards throws a series of punches but Koira avoids them all with ease.
Koira tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Richards checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koira connects with a solid leg kick.
Richards throws a chopping leg kick but Koira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Richards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Koira gets a clinch.
Koira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richards looking to throw knees to the head but Koira is blocking nicely.
Koira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koira throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koira doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards dodges the punch combination from Koira.
Koira thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karri Koira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koira 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 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karri Koira!
Karri Koira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein - Ich Will!. Irenicus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shadows of Amn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irenicus finds it's way round the side to connect with Hermansson's head.
Hermansson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hermansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hermansson is defended easily by Irenicus.
Irenicus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irenicus on the side of the head.
Hermansson misses with a few strikes there.
Irenicus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irenicus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hermansson misses with the combination.
Irenicus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Irenicus. Irenicus obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Hermansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irenicus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hermansson missing with a left hand there. Irenicus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irenicus pushes Hermansson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
Hermansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Irenicus blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Irenicus.
Hermansson can't find room to land a body shot as Irenicus controls the action.
Irenicus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irenicus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irenicus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irenicus lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irenicus.
Hermansson is rocked!
Hermansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Hermansson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irenicus creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hermansson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hermansson drops to his knees and Irenicus pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Irenicus!
Jon Irenicus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Crillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Crillo has chosen Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow as his entrance music. The key to victory for Craig Clendennon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Crillo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon tries to clinch up but Crillo circles away and keeps his distance.
Crillo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clendennon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clendennon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crillo.
Crillo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clendennon sprawls well initially but Crillo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clendennon is trying to get back to full guard.
Clendennon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crillo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clendennon defends it well.
Crillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo throwing shots but Clendennon is blocking nicely.
Crillo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clendennon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crillo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clendennon to regain full guard.
Crillo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crillo wants to control from the top but Clendennon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo stands up from Clendennon's guard - Crillo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crillo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clendennon sprawls well initially but Crillo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crillo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clendennon defends it well.
Crillo trying to control from half guard but Clendennon is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crillo prevents Clendennon from improving his position.
Crillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clendennon keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Crillo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Clendennon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Clendennon there.
Crillo shoots in looking for a takedown. Clendennon tries to sprawl out of it but Crillo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clendennon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clendennon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crillo tries to clinch up but Clendennon circles away and keeps his distance.
Crillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clendennon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clendennon forces Crillo back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clendennon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crillo.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Crillo.
Crillo can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Crillo dominated that round.
That's time! Clendennon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clendennon.
Crillo shoots in looking for a takedown. Clendennon tries to sprawl out of it but Crillo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clendennon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clendennon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clendennon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crillo.
Crillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clendennon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clendennon wants it to stay on the feet.
Crillo has a takedown stuffed.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Crillo.
Clendennon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crillo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crillo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Clendennon.
Crillo tries for a takedown but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clendennon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clendennon throws a hook to the side of Crillo's head but Crillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clendennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clendennon pinned against the cage. Clendennon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Clendennon misses.
Clendennon digs a good hook to Crillo's body.
Clendennon throws a solid leg kick but Crillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clendennon.
Crillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clendennon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crillo somewhat.
Clendennon throws a front kick aimed at Crillo's knee but Crillo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clendennon looks to throw the jab but Crillo is out of range.
Crillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crillo walks into a stiff left hand from Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clendennon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Clendennon coming out on top.
Crillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clendennon sprawls well. Clendennon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clendennon sprawls well. Clendennon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crillo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo tries for a takedown but Clendennon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clendennon throws a shot to the body.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crillo moves out of range of the body kick from Clendennon.
Crillo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Crillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crillo shoots in but no luck this time.
Crillo blocks a leg kick.
Crillo throws a series of punches but Clendennon avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Clendennon is predictable there
and Crillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clendennon's guard.
Crillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crillo trying to control but Clendennon is working from the bottom.
Crillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Clendennon has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crillo throwing strikes but missing.
Crillo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clendennon has Crillo up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crillo shoots in for a double leg but Clendennon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clendennon misses with a looping right.
Clendennon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crillo.
Crillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crillo tries to clinch but Clendennon moves out of range.
Crillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clendennon sprawls well. Clendennon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crillo gets slowly back to his feet.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Crillo.
Clendennon looks to land a right hand but Crillo moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Crillo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crillo scores with a takedown into Clendennon's guard.
Clendennon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Clendennon wants to sweep here but Crillo controlling him for the moment.
Crillo landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clendennon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crillo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice body punch from Crillo.
Clendennon throws a nice head kick!
Crillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crillo throws a series of strikes that have Clendennon backpedaling.
Crillo has his takedown stuffed
and Clendennon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon throws a head kick that half lands.
Crillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Crillo darts in looking for a takedown but Clendennon gets double underhooks and turns Crillo into the cage.
Clendennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clendennon tries to work over Crillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crillo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Clendennon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crillo manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Crillo keeping moving, preventing Clendennon from controlling successfully.
Crillo trying to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clendennon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Craig Clendennon is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crillo. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clendennon scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Crillo just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clendennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Crillo or perhaps it was just good defense by Clendennon which made him look bad.
Clendennon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crillo.
Clendennon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clendennon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crillo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clendennon to the ground. Crillo is now in Clendennon's guard.
Crillo has gone for a leg lock! Clendennon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crillo's guard.
Clendennon looking to sit in guard and control but Crillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo postures up in Clendennon's guard and throws a big left but Clendennon blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clendennon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clendennon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frank Crillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clendennon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Craig Clendennon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Clendennon misses with a wild body shot.
Crillo ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
Crillo dives in and grabs Clendennon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clendennon pushes down on Crillo's head and hops out.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Crillo.
Crillo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clendennon circles away.
Clendennon lands a really nice looking cross but Crillo seems unphased.
No luck for Crillo with that takedown attempt.
Clendennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Clendennon.
A swing and a miss from Clendennon.
Clendennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crillo moves away.
Frank Crillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clendennon throws a head kick but Crillo moves out of range.
Clendennon throws a wild body kick that Crillo sees coming a mile off.
Crillo misses with a looping left.
Clendennon lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crillo blocks a head kick by Clendennon.
Crillo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crillo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clendennon defends it nicely.
Clendennon doesn't manage to clinch there - Crillo circles away.
Crillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clendennon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clendennon is fending him off so far but Crillo persists. Nope, Clendennon circles away and we're back to standing.
Clendennon misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Craig Clendennon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crillo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clendennon swivels and escapes.
Clendennon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clendennon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crillo.
Crillo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clendennon's half guard.
Clendennon trying to control but Crillo postures up.
Crillo is keen to just control but Clendennon is a slippery customer.
Crillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clendennon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clendennon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clendennon is pressing down on Crillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clendennon has Crillo pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clendennon tries a head kick but it misses.
Clendennon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clendennon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crillo somewhat.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Crillo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crillo. Clendennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clendennon misses with a body shot.
Crillo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clendennon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crillo is defended easily by Clendennon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clendennon.
Clendennon missing with a left hand there. Crillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Crillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clendennon tries to avoid it but Crillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clendennon to the ground. Clendennon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clendennon throws the left hand but Crillo avoids the punch easily.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crillo throws the left hand but Clendennon avoids the punch easily.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clendennon's waist but Clendennon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crillo off to one side.
Clendennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clendennon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crillo tries to keep at a distance but Clendennon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Clendennon regains guard immediately.
Crillo throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crillo throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Clendennon.
I think Clendennon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Crillo!
Frank Crillo is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Frank Crillo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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