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Ascension: 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani comes into the arena with Audioslave - Exploder blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matsumoto's choice of entrance music: Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting. Kiyoshi Matsumoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
167 lbs
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178 cm
40
170 lbs
33 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Kayani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kayani.
Matsumoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Kayani should have avoided that one.
That kick from Kayani tenderised Matsumoto's leg. Matsumoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsumoto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kayani to the ground. Matsumoto is now in Kayani's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Matsumoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kayani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsumoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kayani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayani trying to control the position.
Matsumoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kayani is adopting a defensive guard.
Kayani trying to control the position.
Kayani pulls Matsumoto in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kayani wants to sweep but no luck.
Kayani is working hard here to advance position.
Matsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kayani is trying to keep Matsumoto in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Kayani's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kayani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsumoto throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looking to pass the guard.
Kayani lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matsumoto!
Matsumoto can't escape the position.
Matsumoto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Matsumoto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kayani tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kayani throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kayani throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kayani throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kayani lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kayani tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kayani with a couple of short strikes.
Kayani lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Matsumoto hang on?
Kayani looking to secure an arm triangle but Matsumoto defends it well.
Kayani lands with some strikes.
Matsumoto working to try and regain half guard.
Kayani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kayani unloads with some shots from mount but Matsumoto bucks and avoids them well.
Matsumoto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kayani lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayani throws some wild stikes that Matsumoto manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Kayani there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kayani sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Matsumoto is working to get back to half guard.
Kayani trying to control but Matsumoto is having none of it.
Matsumoto tries to hold on but Kayani postures up.
Kayani is landing with some decent strikes but Matsumoto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kayani landing strikes from the mount.
Kayani misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matsumoto avoids the head kick by Kayani.
Matsumoto lunges at Kayani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kayani's hand.
Matsumoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kayani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsumoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Kayani lunges at Matsumoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsumoto's hand.
Kayani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsumoto misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kayani.
Matsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kayani napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayani tries to buck Matsumoto off but Matsumoto is having none of it.
Kayani is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsumoto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani wants to get back to full guard but Matsumoto has mounted him!
Matsumoto is landing with some decent strikes but Kayani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Matsumoto tries to control but Kayani wriggling away.
Kayani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kayani is looking to get to half guard.
Matsumoto landing shots from mount.
Matsumoto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kayani is rocked!
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!
Matsumoto looking to control but Kayani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kayani is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayani slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matsumoto wants to control but Kayani is keeping him busy.
Matsumoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsumoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kayani is looking to improve his position.
Matsumoto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kayani is looking to improve his position.
Wasim Kayani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kayani gets full guard.
Matsumoto distracts Kayani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsumoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsumoto pulls his head out easily.
Matsumoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto is looking to advance position but Kayani won't allow it.
Matsumoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kayani is looking to improve his position.
Matsumoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsumoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kayani is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is nestled in close to Kayani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kayani regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kayani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Matsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kayani is keeping the position for now.
Kayani working a defensive guard here.
Matsumoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumoto trying to control but Kayani is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kayani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsumoto connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kayani staying out of range there.
Matsumoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsumoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsumoto throws the kick towards the body but Kayani avoids it.
Kayani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kayani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kayani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsumoto.
The fighters circling - Matsumoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kayani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsumoto is able to avoid easily.
Kayani lands a high kick!
Kayani looks to land a combination but Matsumoto avoids it well.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Kayani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kayani.
Matsumoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kayani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Matsumoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsumoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kayani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto misses with an uppercut.
Matsumoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kayani.
Matsumoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kayani.
Matsumoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kayani tries to score with a low kick but Matsumoto moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kayani 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 Matsumoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsumoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsumoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Kayani misses.
Matsumoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kayani rather than just go for the knockout.
Matsumoto goes for a double leg but Kayani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kayani continues to drive forward.
Kayani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsumoto.
Kayani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kayani.
A telegraphed right hand from Kayani misses the target.
Kayani misses with a looping right.
Kayani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsumoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kayani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Kayani tenderised Matsumoto's leg. Matsumoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kayani misses with a straight left.
Matsumoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kayani throws an off balance right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsumoto, as that shot connected.
Matsumoto lands a head shot.
Kayani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsumoto.
Kayani throws a leg kick that misses.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsumoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Kayani blocks the leg kick.
Kayani throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto looks for a takedown but Kayani sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kayani misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kiyoshi Matsumoto.
I think Matsumoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Luvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sanford and Son. Luvi has chosen Metallica- Creeping Death as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
43 - 20 - 2 |
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32
150 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Luvi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luvi manages to avoid it.
Luvi clinches with his opponent.
Luvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luvi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
Luvi has a couple of punches blocked by Fox.
Fox has a couple of punches blocked by Luvi.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luvi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luvi.
Luvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fox tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luvi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luvi misses with a head kick.
Luvi scoring well with a low kick there.
Fox closes the distance and pushes Luvi back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fox - that landed with a thud.
Fox trying to stall but Luvi improves his position.
A short right from Luvi on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox working aggressively here.
Fox blocking some punches.
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luvi throws out a loose jab but Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luvi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been informed that Luvi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fox slips a jab and a cross from Luvi.
Luvi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Paul Luvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luvi throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
Fox missing with a left hand there. Luvi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fox misses with a hook.
Luvi defending well as Fox loads up on a big left hand.
Luvi misses with a low kick.
Luvi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luvi drives through and clinches with Fox against the cage.
Fox is leaning against Luvi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fox has Luvi pressed against the cage, preventing Luvi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fox prevents a body shot from Luvi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luvi lands a nice uppercut.
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Fox. Beautiful body shot.
Luvi blocks a jab.
Luvi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luvi lands a nice looking body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fox.
Fox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luvi misses the shot to the body.
Fox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luvi.
Fox avoids the head kick by Luvi.
Luvi has managed to clinch.
Luvi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luvi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fox.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fox.
A right hand to the body from Fox.
Fox struggles to land a body shot inside as Luvi controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Luvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Fox sizes up Luvi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luvi.
Luvi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fox's elbow.
Fox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Luvi's efforts to push away.
Fox is trying to break the clinch but Luvi is controlling him.
Luvi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luvi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fox lands a front kick.
Luvi moves out of range as Fox strikes.
Luvi throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Fox misses with a hook. Luvi ducked under it nicely.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luvi pushes Fox up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fox. Luvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luvi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luvi blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Fox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luvi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fox scores with the left hand. Luvi knows he should have avoided that one.
Luvi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fox.
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 Red Fox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red Fox is winning the standup battle so far.
Luvi has closed the distance and engaged Fox in a clinch.
Fox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Luvi is keeping busy.
Luvi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fox on the inside.
Luvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fox controls his hands.
Luvi throws a head punch that misses.
Luvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fox lands with a short shot to the head.
Fox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Luvi looking to stall.
Luvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luvi throws a head punch that misses.
Luvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Fox stalling against the cage.
Fox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fox.
Paul Luvi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luvi misses with the head strike.
Luvi throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luvi.
Luvi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fox wants to break free but Luvi has control.
Luvi has a couple of punches blocked by Fox.
Luvi misses with the head strike.
Luvi gets through Fox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luvi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fox's efforts to push away.
Luvi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Luvi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luvi throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A leg kick checked by Fox.
Luvi digs a good body shot into Fox's ribs.
A big left from Luvi misses.
Fox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fox lands the left hand.
Fox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fox 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 Luvi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luvi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luvi lands a front kick.
Fox misses with a looping left.
Luvi scores with a jab to the head.
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox throws a wild body kick that Luvi sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox throws a shot from downtown. Luvi moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Luvi.
Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fox avoids the head kick by Luvi.
Fox moves out of range of the leg kick from Luvi.
Fox lands a glancing blow to the side of Luvi's head.
Fox throws a hook but Luvi blocks it.
Luvi misses with a low kick.
Luvi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luvi drives through and clinches with Fox against the cage.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luvi thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Fox.
Luvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luvi lands with an uppercut that bounces Fox off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox throws a hook but Luvi blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Luvi.
Luvi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fox.
Luvi throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Luvi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fox misses with a double jab
and Luvi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fox.
Fox throws out a powerful jab.
Luvi lands a high kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox misses with a double jab.
Luvi 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.
Fox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luvi rushes Fox and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Luvi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fox throws a jab when Luvi was well out of range.
Luvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fox. Luvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luvi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Luvi duly obliges.
Fox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fox throws a body punch but Luvi moves out of range.
A jab from Fox misses.
Luvi clinches up against the cage.
Luvi prevents a body shot from Fox.
A right handed body shot lands from Luvi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luvi has a couple of punches blocked by Fox.
Fox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Fox fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luvi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luvi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fox throws a punch but it's blocked by Luvi.
Luvi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fox's elbow.
Luvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luvi misses with a punch to the body.
Fox blocks an uppercut.
Fox prevents a body shot from Luvi.
Luvi blocks a body shot from Fox.
Luvi misses with a body punch.
Fox pushes Luvi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luvi has him pressed against the cage.
Fox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fox taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvi lands with a left to the head.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luvi lands with a short shot to the head.
Fox blocks an uppercut.
Luvi misses with a punch to the body.
Fox taking a breather.
Fox breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Luvi.
Luvi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fox on the side of the head.
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luvi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fox on the side of the head.
Luvi misses with a low kick as Fox jumps back.
Fox misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fox misses.
Fox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luvi.
Luvi lands a body shot.
Luvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fox at a distance.
Luvi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fox throws a body punch but Luvi moves out of range.
Luvi scores with a jab. Fox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fox misses with a body shot.
Fox misses with a body shot.
Luvi cracks Fox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luvi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fox rushes Luvi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luvi as Fox tries to tie him up.
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Luvi has closed the distance and engaged Fox in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luvi tries to circle away but Fox has him pinned against the cage.
Luvi working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luvi.
Fox tries to throw a body punch but Luvi avoids it by throwing Fox back against the cage.
Fox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luvi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Fox coming out on top.
Luvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Luvi lands a head kick!
Good shot there by Luvi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luvi misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Luvi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luvi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Luvi!
Paul Luvi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Biggs's choice of entrance music: Outerspace- Hail Mary. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Biggs is looking to land body kicks.
Biggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biggs lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Da Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Biggs - the referee stops the clock and Da Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Biggs. Da Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Biggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biggs goes for a double leg but Da Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Da Silva continues to drive forward.
Biggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Biggs is pressed up against the cage. Da Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biggs down to the mat. Biggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva shoots in but Biggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Biggs lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
Biggs with a hook.
Biggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Da Silva throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Joe Biggs has been cut.
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!
Biggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biggs misses the shot to the body.
Biggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Biggs moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Biggs.
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Biggs blocks the leg kick.
Biggs throws out a powerful jab.
Joe Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Jab from Biggs.
Santiago Da Silva's cut is getting worse.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Biggs moves out of range.
Biggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Biggs digs a good hook to Da Silva's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biggs.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Biggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Biggs is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Biggs throws a wild body kick that Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs tries to score with a low kick but Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Biggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biggs with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Biggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biggs dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Biggs thows a body kick. Da Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Biggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Biggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biggs circles away.
Biggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva jabs at Biggs's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Biggs tries to clinch there but Da Silva circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Biggs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Biggs is looking to score with low kicks.
Biggs works the jab nicely.
Santiago Da Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Biggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A clash of legs there as Biggs blocks the low kick.
Da Silva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Biggs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Biggs throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Biggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Biggs misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biggs connects with a nice short shot to Da Silva's temple.
Da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biggs content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biggs throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggs looking to pass the guard.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggs.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggs is one step ahead there.
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biggs's guard.
Da Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Biggs keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Biggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Da Silva is looking to pass into half guard but Biggs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Biggs is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva working for a triangle but Biggs defends it easily.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Biggs controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Biggs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Biggs to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Silva lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Biggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Biggs does it's job there.
Biggs swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Biggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggs.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Biggs forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Biggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Da Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Da Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Biggs.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Biggs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biggs.
Da Silva landing knees to the body.
Biggs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Biggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Biggs tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santiago Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Biggs.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Biggs blocks it.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Biggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biggs looking for a takedown.
Biggs presses Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Da Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Biggs manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Biggs tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Da Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Da Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Biggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva breaks from Biggs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Da Silva drops a big elbow. That's hurt Biggs! More shots from Da Silva and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Da Silva!
After winning the bout, Santiago Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Jimmy Hendrix - Vodoo Child. Klason has chosen (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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216 lbs
37 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunner Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hjalmar Klason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klason throws a big shot that misses.
Malone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klason doesn't seem bothered though.
Klason has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Malone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Malone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klason.
Klason looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Klason missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Klason misses.
Malone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klason.
Malone blocks a head kick by Klason.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Klason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Klason shoots in looking for a takedown. Malone tries to sprawl out of it but Klason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klason lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Klason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
Klason sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Klason throws a body kick that misses.
Malone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klason just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Klason misses.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Klason avoids it.
Klason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Klason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Klason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Klason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Klason.
Malone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malone slips a jab from Klason.
A head kick misses from Klason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a chopping leg kick but Klason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malone throws a push kick but Klason slaps the foot to one side.
Malone feints and then cracks Klason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klason down.
Klason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Hjalmar Klason has been cut.
Malone has Klason up against the cage in a clinch.
Klason tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malone misses with a punch on the inside.
Klason has Malone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunner Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjalmar Klason.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klason.
Malone is leaning against Klason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klason looks winded!
Malone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Klason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but Klason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klason has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Klason has a couple of punches blocked by Malone.
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Klason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Klason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klason misses with a head kick.
Malone swings for the body but Klason moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Klason catches Malone right on the button with a cross.
Klason looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Klason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klason throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klason misses with the head strike.
Klason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malone.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
Klason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone struggles to land a body shot inside as Klason controls his hands.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Malone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Klason.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malone.
Klason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malone lands a hook that snaps the head of Klason backwards.
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 Gunner Malone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hjalmar Klason's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Malone scores with a jab.
Klason throws a low kick but Malone avoids it.
Malone connects with a jab.
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klason connects with a right hand. Malone shakes it off.
Malone is rocked!
Klason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klason looks to land a body kick but Malone moved away.
A low kick from Klason is predictable there
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Klason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Klason misses with an uppercut.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
Malone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunner Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Klason!
Klason throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Malone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klason scores with a head kick.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klason shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Malone takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Klason sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Malone bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hjalmar Klason!
Hjalmar Klason made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Anvil of Crom. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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32
186 lbs
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186 lbs
31 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejovsky throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Antonio Hong has been cut.
Hong thows a leg kick but Pejovsky checks it
and Pejovsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
Hong throws a hook but Pejovsky blocks it.
Hong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Pejovsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Pejovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pejovsky throws a big shot that misses.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hong.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Pejovsky moved away.
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands with a good body shot.
Hong throws a wild body kick that Pejovsky sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Hong throws a hook but Pejovsky avoids it easily.
Pejovsky cracks Hong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pejovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Hong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Pejovsky blocks the leg kick.
Pejovsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hong throws a push kick but Pejovsky slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
It looks like Neno Pejovsky has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a shot to the body
and Pejovsky counters with a leg kick.
Pejovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Pejovsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Hong misses with an uppercut.
Pejovsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hong pinned against the cage. Hong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Pejovsky blocks the leg kick.
Hong throws a head kick that misses
and Pejovsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pejovsky's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick.
Hong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pejovsky. Hong shrugs it off though.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that Hong semi-blocks.
Hong swings widly with a right hand
and Pejovsky counters with a good low kick that Hong was not able to check.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Hong tries to land a leg kick but Pejovsky saw it coming and moves away.
Hong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Pejovsky and Hong are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Pejovsky throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Hong into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Pejovsky knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Neno Pejovsky!
After winning the bout, Neno Pejovsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els comes to the cage accompanied by Chamillionaire - Don't Shoot. Ernie Els could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stromile Farseer's chin.
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37
207 lbs
21 - 9 - 2 |
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31
222 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Els looks to throw the jab but Farseer is out of range.
Els blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Els.
Els tries a head kick but it misses.
Farseer wants to slow Els down by chopping away at his legs.
Els scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Stromile Farseer has been cut.
Els ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Els.
Farseer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Els makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Els throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Farseer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Els manages to get back to half guard.
Els is looking to improve his position.
Els controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farseer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Els to regain full guard.
Farseer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farseer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Els manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Farseer has Els in his guard.
Els throwing strikes but missing.
Farseer is trying to control the position but Els postures up.
Els missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farseer 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.
Farseer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Els can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Els postures up in Farseer's guard and throws a big left but Farseer blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Els throwing strikes but missing.
Els postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Els not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farseer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farseer looking for a sweep. Not yet Farseer, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Els working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Els distracts Farseer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farseer has momentary wrist control but Els slips an elbow through the middle.
Els throws a big elbow that misses.
Farseer working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Els accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farseer is trying to keep Els in close.
Els throws an elbow that misses. Farseer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Els's guard. Nice move by Farseer!
Farseer landing with the ground and pound.
Els has control of Farseer's left arm, preventing Farseer from doing any damage.
Farseer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Els is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Els wants to sweep here but Farseer controlling him for the moment.
Farseer throws a big elbow that misses.
Els is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farseer is looking to work some ground and pound but Els has wrist control.
Farseer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farseer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Els looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farseer is one step ahead there.
Els is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Els dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stromile Farseer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Els misses with a right hand
and Farseer counters with a low kick, right behind Els 's knee.
Els throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farseer.
Stromile Farseer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Els misses with a right hand
and Farseer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Els throws a big shot that misses.
Farseer tries to clinch but Els moves out of range.
Els checks a leg kick.
Els throws a poor cross that misses
and Farseer counters with a stiff right hand.
Els rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farseer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Els misses with a hook to the body
and Farseer counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farseer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Els throws out the jab.
Farseer misses with a looping right.
Ernie Els seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farseer tries to land a leg kick but Els saw it coming and moves away.
Els throws a leg kick that misses.
Els keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Els 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 Farseer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Farseer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Els lands with a nice body kick.
Els jabs at Farseer's body.
Els throws a leg kick which misses Farseer's front leg but catches the back leg as Farseer tries to avoid it.
Els bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Farseer is breathing heavily.
Farseer slips under a jab from Els.
Farseer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Els.
Farseer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Els sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farseer somewhat.
Els jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Els lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farseer throws a wild body kick that Els sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer tries to land a leg kick but Els saw it coming and moves away.
Farseer throws an overhand right that lands on Els's shoulder, as Els tries to avoid the shot.
Ernie Els is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farseer fails with the takedown.
Ernie Els has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stromile Farseer.
Els scores with a spinning back kick!
Farseer moves out of range of the strikes.
Farseer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Els punishes Farseer's body with a nice straight punch.
Els is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Els lands a jab to the head.
Els looks to land a right hand but Farseer moved out of range.
Els cracks the inside of Farseer's front leg.
A head kick by Els misses
and Farseer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Els with a hook.
Farseer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farseer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farseer is rocked!
That has opened up Stromile Farseer's cut even more.
Els cracks Farseer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Farseer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Els finish him?
Farseer is still on wobbly legs! Can Els finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Els stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Els wants it to stay on the feet.
Els ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Farseer's jaw. Farseer's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Els does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernie Els!
Ernie Els bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz has chosen 50 cent P.I.M.P as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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33
171 lbs
29 - 10 - 1 |
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30
175 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Santa Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Santa Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santa Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taz Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santa Cruz momentarily.
Rutten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santa Cruz moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutten - that will leave a mark!
Rutten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Santa Cruz.
Rutten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutten lands with a light punch inside.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Santa Cruz avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage.
Santa Cruz has Rutten pressed against the cage.
Rutten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Rutten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutten presses Santa Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutten being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rutten.
Rutten throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santa Cruz.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santa Cruz's elbow.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten misses with a leg kick.
Rutten lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten throws a wild body kick that Santa Cruz sees coming a mile off.
Santa Cruz lands an overhand right.
Santa Cruz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santa Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santa Cruz tries a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santa Cruz moves away.
Santa Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Rutten lands with a nice combination. Santa Cruz backs away looking to recover.
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!
Crunch! Santa Cruz slams his shin into Rutten's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santa Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Rutten.
Rutten connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutten thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutten avoids the head kick by Santa Cruz.
A solid body kick from Rutten.
Santa Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Santa Cruz is predictable there
and Rutten counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rutten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santa Cruz's head.
Santa Cruz is trying is best to control the position here.
Rutten throwing shots but Santa Cruz is blocking nicely.
Rutten working the head and body with strikes.
Rutten is trying to control the action in half guard but Santa Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santa Cruz is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santa Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Santa Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santa Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santa Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rutten showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santa Cruz has momentary wrist control but Rutten slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutten working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten wants to control from the top but Santa Cruz keeps moving.
Rutten throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Rutten dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz lands with a cross.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutten delivers a nice body kick.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Santa Cruz's head but Santa Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santa Cruz tries to land a body kick
and Rutten counters with a shoot takedown. Santa Cruz fights it but they end up in guard.
Rutten has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santa Cruz controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santa Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Santa Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Santa Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Santa Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taz Rutten has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Santa Cruz feints and then cracks Rutten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutten down.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutten throws a body punch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Rutten lands with a straight right. Santa Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten thuds his shin into the meat of Santa Cruz's side.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Santa Cruz moves out of range easily.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
Santa Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Rutten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santa Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Santa Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santa Cruz counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santa Cruz blocks the body kick.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santa Cruz manages to avoid it.
Santa Cruz takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Santa Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Rutten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santa Cruz works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Rutten checks it.
Rutten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santa Cruz is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Santa Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santa Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santa Cruz checks it well.
Rutten tries to bum rush Santa Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Santa Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santa Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santa Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santa Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taz Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Santa Cruz's belly button to the back.
Rutten stuns Santa Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Santa Cruz.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Santa Cruz's leg. Santa Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taz Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
Santa Cruz jabs Rutten right on the nose. Rutten blinks but takes it well.
Santa Cruz moves forwards but Rutten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santa Cruz throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Santa Cruz only half commits.
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santa Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutten is able to avoid easily.
Santa Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutten.
Santa Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Santa Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Santa Cruz throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Santa Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santa Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Santa Cruz cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz scores with a takedown into Rutten's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santa Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutten trying to keep a closed guard but Santa Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Santa Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santa Cruz wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Rutten dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutten connects with a single shot there.
Santa Cruz motions for Rutten to come forward. Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santa Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Santa Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutten throws a front kick aimed at Santa Cruz's knee but Santa Cruz avoids it well.
Santa Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutten is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santa Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Rutten connects with a crisp jab.
Santa Cruz throws a push kick but Rutten slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Rutten as he checks the leg kick.
Rutten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santa Cruz in his tracks.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten connects with a leg kick. Santa Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santa Cruz misses with a body kick.
Rutten looks to land a body kick but Santa Cruz moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten moves out of range as Santa Cruz throws a body kick.
Santa Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick.
Rutten attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutten.
Rutten has managed to clinch.
Santa Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten swings wildly with an uppercut but Santa Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santa Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Santa Cruz back against the cage.
Rutten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutten throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
Santa Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rutten is defending well.
Rutten lands with a left to the head.
Rutten lands a nice shot to the body.
Santa Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael Santa Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Rutten has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santa Cruz into the cage.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but Santa Cruz blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Rutten.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Santa Cruz controls the action.
Taz Rutten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
Santa Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz tries to break free but Rutten pushes him back against the cage.
Rutten is trying to stall.
Santa Cruz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutten.
Rutten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santa Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santa Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Rutten has double underhooks.
Santa Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Rutten checks it.
Rutten fakes the leg kick and cracks Santa Cruz in the body.
Rutten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Santa Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Rutten's knee but Rutten avoids it well.
Santa Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutten leaves Santa Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taz Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Santa Cruz.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santa Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santa Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Santa Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz misses with an uppercut. Rutten saw that one coming.
Rutten lands with a nice combination. Santa Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Rutten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santa Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Santa Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Rutten throws a head kick that Santa Cruz semi-blocks.
Santa Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Santa Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutten is out of range and Santa Cruz settles back down.
Rutten throws a head kick but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Rutten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Santa Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Santa Cruz tries to work over Rutten's front leg with a kick but Rutten checks it.
Santa Cruz motions for Rutten to come forward. Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Rutten!
Taz Rutten thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rafael Santa Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'That bullshit, I'm going to appeal that decision it sucks balls, fuck it!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo comes into the arena with Volbeat - The Human Instrument blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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186 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
44 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bubby!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bubby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bubby misses with a low kick as Russo jumps back.
Bubby avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo misses with a combination
and Bubby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bubby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russo is trying to break the clinch but Bubby is controlling him.
Bubby misses with some punches.
Bubby swings wildly with an uppercut but Russo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubby takes a shot to the head.
Russo 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.
Bubby tries to work over Russo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russo is trying to drag Bubby to the mat but Bubby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bubby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bubby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bubby controls his hands.
Russo misses with the head strike.
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Russo.
Russo blocks an uppercut.
Bubby struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
Bubby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bubby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Bubby.
Russo blocking some punches.
Russo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bubby is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Bubby misses with a body punch.
Bubby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bubby prevents a body shot from Russo.
A short uppercut from Bubby.
Russo prevents a body shot from Bubby.
Russo throws a head punch that misses.
Russo wants to take the fight to the mat but Bubby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Russo.
Russo tries to work over Bubby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bubby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bubby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Russo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Russo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby can't find room to land a body shot as Russo controls the action.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Bubby controls the action.
Russo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Russo can't break the clinch.
Bubby lands a nice uppercut.
Bubby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bubby pushes Russo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bubby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Bubby tries to work over Russo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russo misses with some punches.
Russo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Bubby controls the action.
Russo tries to score a body lock takedown but Bubby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Russo blocks an uppercut.
Bubby lands a right hand.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bubby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russo takes a shot to the head.
Bubby lands an uppercut.
Bubby misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo is leaning against Bubby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bubby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bubby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bubby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bubby.
Russo throws a lazy right hand but Bubby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bubby is looking to slow Russo down with leg kicks.
Bubby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Russo if he has to take too many more of those.
Bubby slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bubby.
Bubby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Russo swings for the body but Bubby moves out of range.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bubby.
Russo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bubby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Russo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bubby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bubby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bubby misses with some punches.
Bubby misses with a punch to the body.
Bubby lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bubby on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bubby.
Boy Bubby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bubby.
Bubby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russo's elbow.
Bubby throws a punch but it's blocked by Russo.
Bubby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russo tries to stall but Bubby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bubby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bubby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bubby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bubby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bubby lands a nice uppercut.
Bubby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Russo.
Bubby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bubby's elbow.
Bubby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Russo.
Bubby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bubby swings wildly with an uppercut but Russo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bubby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby blocking some punches.
Russo slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Bubby on the inside.
Bubby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Bubby avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Bubby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bubby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bubby can't find room to land a body shot as Russo controls the action.
Bubby struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Bubby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russo's elbow.
Bubby swings wildly with an uppercut but Russo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russo lands a body punch.
Russo is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubby misses with some punches.
Bubby throws a head punch that misses.
Russo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bubby tries to land a front kick but Russo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Russo is looking to slow Bubby down with leg kicks.
Bubby throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Russo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bubby is able to avoid easily.
Russo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bubby misses with a hook.
Boy Bubby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Bubby.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubby blocks a jab.
Russo thows a body shot but no joy.
Russo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bubby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good work by Bubby as he checks the leg kick.
Bubby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bubby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bubby swings wildly with an uppercut but Russo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubby throws a head punch that misses.
Russo tries a body shot but Bubby blocks it.
Bubby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russo blocks a body shot from Bubby.
Bubby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bubby misses with the head strike.
Bubby tries to work over Russo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bubby lands with a light punch inside.
Russo misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubby prevents the takedown attempt.
Bubby misses with a body punch.
Bubby pushes Russo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bubby lands a body shot.
Bubby digs a right hand into Russo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russo's gas tank.
Bubby misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bubby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Russo fails to land.
Russo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bubby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Bubby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bubby misses with the head strike.
Russo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bubby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vinny Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Bubby avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bubby fails to land.
Bubby misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Bubby lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo is trying to break the clinch but Bubby is controlling him.
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Russo.
Bubby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bubby.
Bubby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Bubby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bubby.
Bubby tries a body shot but Russo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bubby or not.
Russo tries to work over Bubby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bubby lands a nice uppercut.
Russo is looking for a takedown.
Russo is trying to break free.
Russo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russo is trying to break the clinch but Bubby has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bubby as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Bubby on the inside.
Russo takes a shot to the head.
Bubby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russos head.
Bubby throws a head punch that misses.
Bubby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bubby can't find room to land a body shot as Russo controls the action.
Bubby misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Russo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bubby stops a takedown attempt from Russo.
Bubby lands with a short shot to the head.
Boy Bubby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bubby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bubby as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bubby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bubby scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Vinny Russo has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo taking a breather.
Bubby misses with a punch to the body.
Bubby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Bubby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boy Bubby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bubby 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boy Bubby!
A relieved looking Boy Bubby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Vinny Russo was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not sure what to say. I got beat up. I'd love a cheeseburger right now though. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ochu comes to the cage accompanied by Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Maester Ochu has been cut.
Ochu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Jacobs lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Jacobs.
Ochu dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Ochu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ochu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Ochu dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maester Ochu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochu lands with a good body shot.
Ochu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Ochu is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Ochu.
Ochu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jacobs sizes up Ochu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jacobs's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jacobs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Ochu's head back.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Ochu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobs tries to move into range but Ochu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Ochu.
Ochu misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick
and Ochu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ochu connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu misses with a right hand
and Jacobs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ochu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jacobs!
Jacobs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Ochu's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Ochu misses the target.
Ochu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ochu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ochu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a wild body kick that Ochu sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ochu misses its intended target.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochu.
Ochu looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
Ochu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Jacobs dips to his left and cracks Ochu with an uppercut!
Ochu connects with a high kick.
Ochu throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
Jacobs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Ochu is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ochu throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Ochu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ochu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ochu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs takes one to the side of the head.
Jacobs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ochu avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochu misses with a body punch
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Ochu tenderised Jacobs's leg. Jacobs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ochu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobs doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maester Ochu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maester Ochu'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.
Ochu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobs finds it's way round the side to connect with Ochu's head.
Ochu misses with a wild combination.
Ochu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ochu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Ochu slams his shin into Jacobs's torso.
Ochu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs misses with a leg kick
and Ochu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacobs thinking.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ochu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ochu cracks Jacobs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacobs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ochu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobs, right into the meat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ochu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ochu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ochu.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ochu works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Maester Ochu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ochu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Ochu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Ochu's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ochu is controlling Jacobs's posture.
Ochu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jacobs trying to control but Ochu is working from the bottom.
Jacobs prevents Ochu from getting back to his feet.
Ochu working a defensive guard here.
Ochu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maester Ochu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ochu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ochu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacobs lands an uppercut.
A short left from Ochu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu misses with the head strike.
Ochu swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ochu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ochu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Ochu swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs lands a body punch.
Ochu tries a body shot but Jacobs blocks it.
Ochu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ochu misses with the head strike.
Jacobs tries to work over Ochu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Ochu.
Ochu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Ochu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacobs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ochu lands a nice uppercut.
Ochu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochu has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochu throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Ochu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Ochu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ochu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobs.
Ochu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maester Ochu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maester Ochu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ochu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ochu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ochu connects with a body shot that sends Jacobs's belly button to the back.
Jacobs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ochu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ochu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the temple. Ochu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab lands there for Ochu.
Ochu throws a sloppy head kick
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ochu struggling a bit here.
Jacobs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ochu keeps working.
Ochu regains half guard.
Jacobs is trying to control the action in half guard but Ochu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is thwarting Ochu's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs wants to free his trapped foot but Ochu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ochu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Ochu keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ochu pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Maester Ochu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ochu keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ochu holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyson Jacobs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ochu misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Ochu lands but Jacobs takes it in his stride.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ochu.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Ochu.
A head kick misses from Ochu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ochu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ochu moves forwards but Jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ochu throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Ochu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ochu thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyson Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Ochu. Beautiful body shot.
Ochu tries to land a front kick but Jacobs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ochu - that will leave a mark!
Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Ochu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Ochu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Ochu controls the action.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ochu is keeping busy.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Ochu controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ochu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs tries a body shot but Ochu blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs misses with a body punch.
Ochu has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyson Jacobs.
I think Ochu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maester Ochu!
After winning the bout, Maester Ochu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffs's entrance music is Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed. A fine choice. LeBlanc has chosen Tèrez Montcalm - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. Rolen Spliffs had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeRoy LeBlanc!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffs digs a good body shot into LeBlanc's ribs.
Spliffs misses with a wild body shot.
Spliffs lands with a cross.
It looks like LeRoy LeBlanc has been cut.
LeBlanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spliffs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spliffs 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 LeBlanc has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeBlanc and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeBlanc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spliffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LeBlanc ducks under a wild hook from Spliffs.
Spliffs digs a good hook to LeBlanc's body.
Spliffs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spliffs cracks LeBlanc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spliffs avoids a kick to the body.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spliffs has managed to clinch.
Spliffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliffs tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
Spliffs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LeBlanc or not.
Nice body punch from Spliffs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spliffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlanc's elbow.
Spliffs taking a breather.
LeBlanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliffs's elbow.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Spliffs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spliffs tries to throw a body punch but LeBlanc avoids it by throwing Spliffs back against the cage.
Spliffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Spliffs lands a right hand.
Spliffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spliffs struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBlanc controls his hands.
LeBlanc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spliffs backwards.
Spliffs misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc holding his opponent close, against the cage.
LeBlanc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliffs tries to work over LeBlanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands a hook that snaps the head of Spliffs backwards.
LeBlanc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spliffs.
Spliffs is stalling here.
Spliffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Spliffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliffs tries to stall but LeBlanc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spliffs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LeBlanc takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Spliffs.
Spliffs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spliffs has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
Spliffs pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spliffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Spliffs.
Spliffs misses with the head strike.
Spliffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Spliffs.
Spliffs tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliffs lands a body shot.
Spliffs blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.
Spliffs swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spliffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spliffs scores with a shot to the side of LeBlanc's head.
LeBlanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Spliffs controls his hands.
Spliffs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LeBlanc up against the cage.
Spliffs has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spliffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc prevents a body shot from Spliffs.
LeBlanc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spliffs backwards.
LeBlanc just leaning against Spliffs, taking a breather.
Spliffs lands a shot to the body.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spliffs tries to work over LeBlanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spliffs pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeBlanc looks winded!
Spliffs prevents a body shot from LeBlanc.
Spliffs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spliffs.
LeBlanc has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spliffs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if LeBlanc can turn it around.
Spliffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Spliffs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliffs scores with a hook to the body.
Spliffs pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spliffs digs a right hand into LeBlanc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBlanc's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Spliffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolen Spliffs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LeRoy LeBlanc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spliffs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlanc is looking to score with low kicks.
LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spliffs.
LeBlanc fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spliffs.
Spliffs throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from Spliffs.
Spliffs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliffs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spliffs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliffs scores with a decent looking hook.
LeBlanc is breathing heavily.
Spliffs connects with a looping right hand.
Spliffs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spliffs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeBlanc can do to turn this around?
Spliffs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spliffs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LeBlanc looks up at the clock. Bad move! Spliffs lands a right hand from hell, dropping LeBlanc. Spliffs pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolen Spliffs!
In his post fight interview, Rolen Spliffs gave a big smile as he said 'Never underestimate the power of Mary Jane, yo! Ay...better get AARP n' LifeAlert as sponsors cuz it's about time me n' Biggums throw down fo' day strap! Hahaha! You heard me, crackhead! I'ma get dat belt, dawg!'.
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