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SFC 63: Kukko vs. Lewis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Star Dust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dust comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Gorge Kirk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Star Dust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gorge Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dust.
Dust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kirk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dust definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dust's waist but Dust gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirk off to one side.
Kirk has managed to clinch.
Dust lands a damaging elbow.
Kirk is trying to pull guard but Dust has him pressed against the cage.
Dust lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirk decides to pull guard.
Dust throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dust tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirk is retaining full guard.
Dust passes Kirk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dust sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirk defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dust passes to side control.
Kirk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dust.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dust looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kirk is avoiding damage well.
Dust trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Dust is putting a hurting on Kirk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dust postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kirk defending against the ground and pound.
Dust in side control, throwing shots but Kirk defends.
Kirk tries to improve position but can't.
Dust tries to score with some ground and pound. Kirk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dust advances to full mount.
Dust dominating with strikes here.
Kirk is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dust postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kirk badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Dust around the waist but Dust pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Dust is the winner by TKO! Dust jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Star Dust!
Star Dust tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kira Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kato comes to the cage accompanied by MAD WORLD by Gary Jules. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kira Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyaichi scores with a jab to the head.
Miyaichi lands with a right hand.
Kato shoots in for a takedown but Miyaichi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Miyaichi lands.
Miyaichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kato manages to avoid it.
Miyaichi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kato.
Miyaichi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Miyaichi - just one landing.
Kato really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kato misses with a straight right.
Kato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyaichi.
Nice uppercut lands for Miyaichi. That snapped Kato's head back.
Kato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyaichi circles away.
Kato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miyaichi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi misses with a body shot.
Miyaichi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miyaichi misses the shot to the body.
Kato misses with a hook
and Miyaichi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kato!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kato sneaks back into half guard.
Miyaichi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kato wants to improve his position but Miyaichi is controlling well.
Miyaichi works his way into full mount!
Miyaichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyaichi prevents Kato from getting the reversal.
Kato gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kato won't allow Miyaichi to pass to mount.
Kato tries to roll over but Miyaichi keeps him under control.
Miyaichi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kato is trying to get back to full guard.
Kato is working hard here to advance position.
Kato actively working from the bottom here.
Kato wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kato is looking for a sweep. Miyaichi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miyaichi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kato is working to get back to half guard.
Kato really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Miyaichi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato is trying to escape the mount.
Kato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Miyaichi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato wants to get back to full 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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyaichi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miyaichi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaichi dominated that round.
That's time! Kato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miyaichi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyaichi thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyaichi. Kato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kato throws the left hand but Miyaichi avoids the punch easily.
Miyaichi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kato. Kato gets slowly back to his feet.
Kato walks into a stiff left hand from Miyaichi.
Kato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miyaichi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miyaichi wants to take a breather but Kato is having none of it.
Miyaichi prevents Kato from improving his position.
Miyaichi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato is looking for a sweep. Miyaichi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyaichi controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kato works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miyaichi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyaichi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kato working for a triangle but Miyaichi defends it easily.
Miyaichi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kato has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miyaichi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato is letting Miyaichi control him for a moment.
Kato is not content to let Miyaichi control the position.
Kato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miyaichi wants to pass to mount but Kato is defending the position.
Kato wants to improve his position but Miyaichi is controlling well.
Kato actively working from the bottom here.
Miyaichi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kato's thigh. Kato counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kato wants to sweep here but Miyaichi controlling him for the moment.
Kato is looking for a triangle but Miyaichi pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyaichi is aware though and is defending well.
Kato keeping moving, preventing Miyaichi from controlling successfully.
Miyaichi stands and throws Kato's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kato prevents Miyaichi from moving into mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyaichi wants to control but Kato is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyaichi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kato haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaichi 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! This is the final round!
Kato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miyaichi thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyaichi throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
Miyaichi misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyaichi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kato shoots in for a takedown but Miyaichi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyaichi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryo Miyaichi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyaichi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Kato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kato misses with a hook. Miyaichi ducked under it nicely.
Miyaichi thuds his right hand into Kato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kato shoots in and drives through. Miyaichi sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miyaichi lands with a good body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Miyaichi as Kato shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miyaichi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kato somewhat.
Miyaichi lands a jab to the head.
Miyaichi throws a good cross that connects.
Kato throws a right hand that misses
and Miyaichi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyaichi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyaichi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kato working for a triangle but Miyaichi defends it easily.
Kato looking for subs off his back but Miyaichi has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi trying to pass the guard but Kato defending well.
Kato looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Miyaichi seems content to control.
Kato wants to improve his position but Miyaichi is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kato controlling the position for now.
Miyaichi is looking to take a break and control but Kato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kira Kato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato wants to improve his position but Miyaichi is controlling well.
Miyaichi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryo Miyaichi.
Miyaichi lands with a shot to the body.
Kato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyaichi cracks Kato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Miyaichi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyaichi leaves Kato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kato throws a poor cross that misses
and Miyaichi counters with a shoot takedown. Kato fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryo Miyaichi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miyaichi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Miyaichi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyaichi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Miyaichi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pope Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink's entrance music is Fuel. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Fish!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bezoink. Those never looked like landing.
Fish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezoink.
Bezoink is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fish.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Bezoink is looking to clinch.
Bezoink tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezoink.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bezoink checks a leg kick.
Fish lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Bezoink has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bezoink misses the jab.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick
and Bezoink counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bezoink looks to land a body kick but Fish moved away.
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!
Fish swings for the body but Bezoink moves out of range.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Bezoink off balance momentarily.
Fish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bezoink checks it well.
Bezoink swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Bezoink staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
Fish misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bezoink to counter with a crisp jab.
Bezoink throws a jab but it's blocked by Fish.
Bezoink tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish connects with a jab.
Bezoink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezoink moves away.
Bezoink tries to clinch up but Fish circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Bezoink.
Bezoink looks to land a combination. Fish sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bezoink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Bezoink. Those never looked like landing.
Fish slips under a jab from Bezoink.
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Bezoink misses with the combination.
Fish tries to bum rush Bezoink with a series of wild strikes but Bezoink uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Bezoink.
Bezoink is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Bezoink connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fish momentarily.
Fish throws a leg kick which misses Bezoink's front leg but catches the back leg as Bezoink tries to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezoink is just out of range.
Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Bezoink misses the jab.
Bezoink avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bezoink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Fish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bezoink rather than just go for the knockout.
Bezoink throws a good cross that connects.
Fish lands with a shot to the body.
Fish lands a jab to the nose.
Fish cracks the inside of Bezoink's front leg.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
Fish fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bezoink on the side of the head.
Bezoink slips a jab and a cross from Fish.
Fish dodges the punch combination from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink connects with a jab.
Bezoink buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bezoink on the side of the head.
Bezoink tries a head kick but it misses.
Bezoink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bezoink has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bezoink takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A right-left combo lands from Bezoink.
Fish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezoink uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
A jab from Bezoink finds it's way through Fish's defenses.
Fish misses with a kick to the body.
Fish thows a body shot but no joy.
Fish lands a nice hook to Bezoink's body. Bezoink takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish connects with a crisp jab.
Fish lands a right hook to the body.
Fish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bezoink counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fish thinking.
Fish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bezoink throws a nice looking combination but Fish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bezoink tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fish blocks a head kick by Bezoink.
Fish works Bezoink's body with a nice hook.
Bezoink looks to throw the jab but Fish is out of range.
Fish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Fish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Fish 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bezoink chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pope Fish will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bezoink thows a body shot but no joy.
Fish avoids the head kick by Bezoink.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bezoink.
Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fish.
Pope Fish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
Bezoink lands a body shot.
Bezoink fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bezoink at a distance.
Bezoink misses with the combination.
Fish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bezoink looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fish throws out a powerful jab.
Fish is looking to slow Bezoink down with leg kicks.
Fish has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bezoink blocks a low kick nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fish in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezoink shoots for a takedown but Fish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bezoink changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bezoink throws a combination that misses
and Fish counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fish throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pope Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fish checks a leg kick nicely.
Bezoink is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Bezoink's head but Bezoink sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bezoink stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fish.
Fish feints and then cracks Bezoink's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bezoink down.
Fish loads up on a big right hand but Bezoink slips the punch.
Fish throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bezoink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Fish scores with a head kick.
A big left from Bezoink misses.
Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bezoink is able to avoid easily.
Fish misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink darts in trying to clinch
and Fish counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bezoink.
Bezoink rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Fish counters with a series of strikes. Bezoink will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fish checks a leg kick nicely.
Fish misses with a few strikes there.
Bezoink takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Fish.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Fish.
Fish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bezoink. That did some damage!
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Fish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bezoink throws a hook but Fish blocks it.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezoink moves away.
Bezoink shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fish pinned against the cage. Fish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernie Bezoink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
Fish throws a low kick, looking for Bezoink's leg but Bezoink calmly moves out of range.
Bezoink misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Bezoink looks to land a left hand but Fish moved out of range nicely.
Fish lands with a good body shot.
Bezoink throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bezoink throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fish. Those never looked like landing.
Bezoink takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Fish throws a low kick, looking for Bezoink's leg but Bezoink calmly moves out of range.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Bezoink's shoulder, as Bezoink tries to avoid the shot.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish connects with a leg kick. Bezoink looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink blocks a leg kick.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Bezoink's head but Bezoink sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bezoink misses with a head kick.
Fish on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Fish avoids them all with ease.
Bezoink wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
Bezoink doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezoink tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bezoink takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezoink moves away.
Bezoink throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fish scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Fish tenderised Bezoink's leg. Bezoink is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bezoink at a distance.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Bezoink off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Fish 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! This is the final round!
Fish scores with the left hand. Bezoink knows he should have avoided that one.
Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Bezoink tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bezoink wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Bezoink is looking to clinch but Fish is avoiding it.
Bezoink takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bezoink lands a nice shot to the body.
Bezoink moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bezoink scores with a three punch combo!
Bezoink avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish throws a solid leg kick but Bezoink takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fish.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fish lands with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bezoink misses the target.
Fish is looking to slow Bezoink down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fish.
Fish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bezoink finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fish misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fish, right into the meat.
Bezoink ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bezoink checks it well.
Fish throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bezoink blocks a leg kick.
Bezoink fails to land with a series of punches.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fish lands a jab to Bezoink's midsection.
Fish fakes the leg kick and cracks Bezoink in the body.
Fish connects with a single shot there.
Bezoink tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Fish avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fish, right into the meat.
Bezoink takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fish jabs at Bezoink's body.
Bezoink keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bezoink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish throws out a leg kick but Bezoink moves out of range and Fish only half commits.
Fish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezoink.
Bezoink tries to clinch up but Fish circles away and keeps his distance.
Fish scores with a jab. Bezoink acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fish swinging wildly here.
Fish looks to land a combination. Bezoink sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fish blocks a head kick by Bezoink.
Bezoink lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Bezoink scores with a one two! Fish had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bezoink cracks Fish with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bezoink tries to clinch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish thumps Bezoink with a low kick.
Bezoink closes the distance and pushes Fish back into the cage.
Bezoink is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bezoink misses with a body kick.
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fish throws a low kick, looking for Bezoink's leg but Bezoink calmly moves out of range.
Fish lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fish.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish lands with a nice body kick.
Bezoink ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink scores with a body shot.
Fish lands a jab to the head.
Fish blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bezoink there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bezoink tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bezoink looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Fish misses with a body punch
and Bezoink counters with a nice uppercut.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Bezoink off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from Fish.
Ernie Bezoink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bezoink looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bezoink connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Fish does no damage.
Fish goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by Bezoink.
Fish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bezoink's head backwards.
Bezoink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Fish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fish winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Fish!
Pope Fish really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jercules Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanov comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guljigit Asanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jercules Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanov avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asanov tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Asanov with a hook.
Asanov slips under a jab.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asanov clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Asanov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Asanov lands with a left to the head.
Asanov stalling the fight.
Sanchez wants to break free but Asanov has control.
Asanov tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Asanov scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asanov.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Asanov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanchez is trying to push Asanov away but Asanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Asanov is controlling the position.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Asanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Asanov won't allow it.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Asanov is controlling him.
Asanov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Asanov is out of range.
Asanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asanov darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asanov misses with a body punch.
Asanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Asanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Asanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanov misses with the head strike.
Asanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Asanov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Asanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asanov lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Asanov.
Asanov scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guljigit Asanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asanov is looking to clinch.
Asanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Asanov moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Asanov.
Asanov clinches.
Asanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asanov's face.
Sanchez wants to break free but Asanov has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asanov.
Asanov working aggressively here.
Asanov lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asanov lands with a left to the head.
Guljigit Asanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Asanov.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asanov stalls.
Asanov misses with the head strike.
Asanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Asanov.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Asanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Asanov - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asanov lands a right hand.
Asanov lands a left hand.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asanov.
Asanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Asanov lands a left hand.
Sanchez looking to stall.
Asanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Asanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez wants to break free but Asanov has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanov scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
A shot in the inside from Asanov.
Asanov has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asanov prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Asanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Asanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asanov lands an uppercut that drops Sanchez! Asanov follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asanov decides to stand back up.
Asanov closes the distance and clinches.
Asanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Asanov is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Asanov lands with a light punch inside.
Asanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asanov.
Asanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Asanov is controlling the position.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Asanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Asanov misses with the head strike.
Asanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guljigit Asanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Asanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asanov avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Asanov throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Asanov tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asanov.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Asanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Asanov ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez letting Asanov take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asanov.
Asanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Asanov.
Asanov lands a nice uppercut.
Asanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Asanov.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asanov has him pressed against the cage.
Asanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Asanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Asanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asanov.
Asanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asanov clinches.
Asanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asanov lands a right hand.
Guljigit Asanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Asanov is controlling the position.
A short right from Asanov on the inside.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Asanov has the dominant position.
Asanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Asanov.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asanov.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Asanov misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanov can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Asanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Asanov has him pinned against the cage.
Asanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asanov misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asanov misses with the head strike.
Jercules Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asanov has him pressed against the cage.
Asanov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Asanov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A shot in the inside from Asanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guljigit Asanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asanov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guljigit Asanov!
Guljigit Asanov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aflatun Hasanov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasanov shoots in for a takedown but Aurelio shows good takedown defense.
Hasanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aurelio is trying to defend but Hasanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aurelio is defending against the submission attempts here by Hasanov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasanov is looking to take a break and control but Aurelio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aurelio won't allow Hasanov to pass to mount.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Hasanov is controlling well.
Hasanov wants to control but Aurelio is keeping him busy.
Hasanov working over Aurelio with some ground and pound. Aurelio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hasanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aurelio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hasanov is pushing down on Aurelio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aurelio is fighting to maintain full guard but Hasanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aurelio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hasanov pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasanov tries to pass to full mount but Aurelio defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hasanov there.
Hasanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hasanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aurelio keeps working.
Hasanov throwing shots but Aurelio is blocking nicely.
Aurelio trying to hold on to Hasanov's head to control him but Hasanov postures up.
Hasanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aurelio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hasanov.
Aurelio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hasanov.
Aurelio is in trouble now - Hasanov has advanced to mount!
Aurelio is looking to get to half guard.
Hasanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasanov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hasanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aurelio is looking to escape.
Aurelio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hasanov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aurelio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aurelio!
Aurelio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hasanov controls Aurelio momentarily but Aurelio frees himself.
Hasanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov controls Aurelio momentarily but Aurelio frees himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aflatun Hasanov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aurelio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aurelio stuffs the takedown.
Aurelio throws a front kick that sends Hasanov stumbling back into the cage.
Aurelio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aurelio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hasanov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hasanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aurelio was covering up waiting for the punch and Hasanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hasanov advances position into side control!
Hasanov is chipping away with strikes.
Aurelio can't do much from the bottom here.
Hasanov is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasanov landing strikes.
Aurelio is looking for a sweep.
Aurelio taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aurelio is trying to get back to half guard.
Hasanov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aurelio works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hasanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aurelio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hasanov there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hasanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hasanov wants to pass the guard but Aurelio is defending well.
Nice strikes from Hasanov there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aflatun Hasanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aurelio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hasanov fails to land the takedown.
Aurelio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aurelio.
Hasanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aurelio to the mat! Aurelio manages to get full guard.
Aurelio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hasanov defends well.
Aurelio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hasanov trying to control here.
Hasanov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hasanov.
Hasanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio pushing down on Hasanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aurelio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hasanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Aurelio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hasanov is looking to improve his position.
Aurelio seems to be working for a kimura but Hasanov defends the submission attempt.
Aurelio wants to pass the guard but Hasanov is defending well.
Hasanov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is trying to work for a kimura but Hasanov is defending well.
Aurelio wants to take a breather but Hasanov is having none of it.
Hasanov is concentrating on defense, preventing Aurelio from advancing position.
Aurelio prevents Hasanov from improving his position.
Aurelio is working for a kimura but Hasanov is defending it quite comfortably.
Hasanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hasanov is staying active underneath Aurelio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aurelio pulls his head out easily.
Aurelio is working for a submission of some sort.
Aurelio trying to control from half guard but Hasanov is working away.
Hasanov tries to get to full guard but Aurelio has control of the leg.
Hasanov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aurelio seems to be working for a kimura but Hasanov defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio wants to control but Hasanov is keeping him busy.
Aurelio wants to free his trapped foot but Hasanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aurelio prevents Hasanov from improving his position.
Aurelio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hasanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aflatun Hasanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aurelio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasanov wants to control but Aurelio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hasanov moves into full guard.
Aurelio postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maurício Aurelio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Hasanov with that takedown attempt.
Aurelio misses with a low kick.
Aurelio looks to land a body kick but Hasanov moved away.
Aurelio lands with an overhand left.
Hasanov tries to move into range but Aurelio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hasanov checks a low kick from Aurelio.
Aurelio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aurelio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hasanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aurelio tries to roll over but Hasanov keeps him under control.
Hasanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aurelio taking some punishment here, with Hasanov in his half guard.
Aurelio is refusing to be controlled, as Hasanov sits in half guard.
Hasanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasanov throws a strike but Aurelio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hasanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aurelio is keeping the position for now.
Aurelio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hasanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hasanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aurelio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hasanov postures up and lands a big shot to Aurelio's brow.
Hasanov advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Aurelio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hasanov working the head and body with strikes.
Hasanov thows a huge punch but Aurelio dodges it nicely.
Hasanov drops an elbow to the side of Aurelio's head.
Hasanov wants to pass to mount but Aurelio is defending the position.
Hasanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aurelio keeps working.
Hasanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aurelio taking some punishment here, with Hasanov in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov drops an elbow to the side of Aurelio's head.
Aurelio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hasanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hasanov's back!
Hasanov showing good submission defense here.
Hasanov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hasanov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hasanov is in bad spot here.
Hasanov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Aurelio off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hasanov turns into Aurelio and is now in his guard.
Aurelio working a defensive guard here.
Aurelio looking for a sweep. Not yet Aurelio, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelio has wrist control.
Hasanov wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
Aurelio is trying to control the position but Hasanov postures up.
Hasanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hasanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hasanov trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hasanov distracts Aurelio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aflatun Hasanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hasanov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aflatun Hasanov!
Aflatun Hasanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Olynyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huell Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olynyk comes into the arena with Jag - Versace blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelly Olynyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huell Babineaux!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olynyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babineaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Olynyk's head coaches at Murder Inc Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Olynyk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babineaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olynyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olynyk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Babineaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olynyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olynyk wants to clinch up but Babineaux keeps it at a distance.
Olynyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Babineaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babineaux dips to his left and cracks Olynyk with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Olynyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olynyk wants to clinch up but Babineaux keeps it at a distance.
Olynyk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babineaux lands with a shot to the body.
Babineaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olynyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babineaux.
Olynyk is looking to clinch.
Babineaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olynyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babineaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babineaux digs a good hook to Olynyk's body.
Babineaux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Olynyk's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Babineaux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Babineaux maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Olynyk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Babineaux has cracked it and Olynyk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Babineaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huell Babineaux!
Huell Babineaux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arkady Balagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiki Tanimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daiki Tanimoto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arkady Balagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daiki Tanimoto!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanimoto throws a push kick but Balagan slaps the foot to one side.
Tanimoto misses with a head kick.
Tanimoto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Balagan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Balagan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tanimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tanimoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Balagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balagan has managed to get both his arms back between Tanimoto's legs - danger averted.
Tanimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balagan is aware though and is defending well.
Tanimoto has momentary wrist control but Balagan slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balagan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balagan distracts Tanimoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balagan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tanimoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balagan defends it easily.
Balagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tanimoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan trying to control here.
Tanimoto is looking for a kimura but Balagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tanimoto to get the leverage.
Tanimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balagan is just riding it out for now. Tanimoto eventually gives up the hold.
Balagan won't allow Tanimoto to pass to mount.
Balagan 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.
Balagan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tanimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Balagan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tanimoto.
Balagan is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanimoto.
Balagan trying to hold on to Tanimoto's head to control him but Tanimoto postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balagan's head.
Tanimoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanimoto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balagan's head.
Tanimoto slips a nice elbow through Balagan's hands, connecting with Balagan's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tanimoto throws an elbow that misses. Balagan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanimoto's guard. Nice move by Balagan!
Tanimoto trying to strike off his back.
Tanimoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balagan has managed to get both his arms back between Tanimoto's legs - danger averted.
Balagan passes Tanimoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balagan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tanimoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanimoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanimoto.
Balagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanimoto is retaining full guard.
Tanimoto wants to sweep here but Balagan controlling him for the moment.
Balagan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Balagan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balagan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balagan won't allow Tanimoto to sweep him here.
Balagan distracts Tanimoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balagan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tanimoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balagan defends well.
Balagan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 Arkady Balagan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Balagan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tanimoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tanimoto manages to get back to half guard.
Balagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tanimoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tanimoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tanimoto is looking for a sweep. Balagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tanimoto has hold of Balagan's hands but Balagan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Balagan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tanimoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Balagan is working for a kimura but Tanimoto is defending it quite comfortably.
Tanimoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Tanimoto taking some punishment here, with Balagan in his half guard.
Balagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Tanimoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balagan working over Tanimoto with some ground and pound. Tanimoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Balagan working over Tanimoto with some ground and pound. Tanimoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanimoto is not content to let Balagan control the position.
Tanimoto has hold of Balagan's hands but Balagan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Balagan is trying to control. Tanimoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balagan prevents Tanimoto from improving his position.
Tanimoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balagan's back!
Balagan trying to control the position but Tanimoto manages to sink in the hooks.
Tanimoto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Balagan trying to control the hands but Tanimoto won't let him.
Tanimoto controlling well, preventing Balagan from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tanimoto's guard. Nice work there by Balagan.
Tanimoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanimoto striking off his back but it's not causing Balagan any problems.
Tanimoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balagan won't allow Tanimoto to sweep him here.
Tanimoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tanimoto is breathing heavily.
Balagan lands a couple of elbows.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balagan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tanimoto working for a triangle but Balagan defends it easily.
Balagan distracts Tanimoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balagan defends it easily.
Balagan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanimoto's head.
Tanimoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Balagan escapes and throws Tanimoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tanimoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tanimoto is rocked!
Balagan is chipping away with strikes.
Tanimoto is still in real trouble! Can Balagan finish him?
Balagan has hold of Tanimoto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tanimoto seems comfortable defending it but Balagan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tanimoto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tanimoto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Balagan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arkady Balagan!
A victorious Arkady Balagan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Daiki Tanimoto was interviewed post fight and said 'Proudly Supported by Team Goroshi - RVCA - Kore Fight Nutrition - Jef Li's MMA - Silent Fighting Championship'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jody Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Bolelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jody Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniele Bolelli!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Felterbush can pounce on him.
Bolelli misses with a takedown
and Felterbush counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Felterbush lands some shots froms side control.
Felterbush is looking to take a break and control but Bolelli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolelli tries to improve position but can't.
Bolelli manages to get back to half guard.
Bolelli has hold of Felterbush's hands but Felterbush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Felterbush with a nice head shot there.
Felterbush trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolelli told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Felterbush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Felterbush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Felterbush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolelli keeping moving, preventing Felterbush from controlling successfully.
Felterbush working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Felterbush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Felterbush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolelli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Felterbush has managed to get both his arms back between Bolelli's legs - danger averted.
Felterbush wants to control from the top but Bolelli keeps moving.
Bolelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolelli prevents Felterbush from improving his position.
Bolelli is working for a kimura but Felterbush is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Felterbush sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felterbush has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolelli is working away from the top position though.
Bolelli is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolelli.
Bolelli is looking for a kimura here.
Bolelli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolelli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Felterbush keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush is trying to maintain the position but Bolelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Felterbush sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Felterbush sees it coming and defends easily.
Felterbush looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jody Felterbush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Felterbush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolelli has his takedown stuffed
and Felterbush counters with an outside leg kick.
Daniele Bolelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolelli with a poor takedown
and Felterbush counters by moving into the clinch.
Felterbush jumps guard.
Bolelli trying to move into half guard but instead Felterbush has managed to sweep!
Jody Felterbush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolelli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Felterbush defends well.
Felterbush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolelli is looking for a triangle here but Felterbush uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee asks Felterbush politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Felterbush prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bolelli tries to improve position but can't.
Felterbush trying to control the position but Bolelli is working away.
Felterbush looks up at the clock and then as Bolelli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Felterbush smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Felterbush wants to control but Bolelli is keeping him busy.
Bolelli gets back to half guard.
Bolelli has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Felterbush escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Felterbush!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bolelli's face as Felterbush controls the position.
Check out the look on Felterbush's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bolelli tries to buck Felterbush off but Felterbush is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felterbush cracks Bolelli with a big elbow.
Felterbush in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felterbush trying to control the action but Bolelli is working from the bottom.
Felterbush is chipping away with strikes.
Bolelli is not content to let Felterbush control the position.
Felterbush scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolelli is trying to get back to half guard.
Felterbush wants to control but Bolelli is keeping him busy.
Felterbush tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bolelli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bolelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Felterbush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolelli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Felterbush's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Felterbush wants to free his trapped foot but Bolelli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Felterbush controlling the action here.
Felterbush tries to pass to full mount but Bolelli defends it.
Bolelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felterbush controlling the pace.
Felterbush looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jody Felterbush dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Felterbush manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bolelli on his heels. He'll look to pass Bolelli's guard now, I'm sure.
Bolelli looking for subs off his back but Felterbush has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bolelli has hold of Felterbush's hands but Felterbush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Felterbush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Felterbush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolelli keeps working.
Bolelli taking some punishment here, with Felterbush in his half guard.
Felterbush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bolelli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolelli is not content to let Felterbush control the position.
Felterbush working Bolelli over with strikes.
Bolelli is rocked!
Bolelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolelli tries to get to full guard but Felterbush has control of the leg.
Felterbush lands strikes from half guard.
Bolelli is still in real trouble! Can Felterbush finish him?
Bolelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Felterbush pulls his head out easily.
Bolelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felterbush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Bolelli is defending against the submission attempts here by Felterbush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Felterbush in particular looking to stall.
Bolelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Felterbush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Felterbush wants to pass to mount but Bolelli is defending the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolelli is refusing to be controlled, as Felterbush sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Felterbush in particular looking to stall.
Felterbush frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Felterbush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolelli is looking to escape.
Bolelli is working to get back to half guard.
Felterbush scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bolelli?
Bolelli is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bolelli is looking to improve his position but Felterbush isn't that keen on the idea.
Felterbush controlling his opponent.
Bolelli is looking to get to half guard.
Daniele Bolelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jody Felterbush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Felterbush controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolelli is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jody Felterbush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Felterbush 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jody Felterbush!
Jody Felterbush thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukko's entrance music is Rokki Sees Fire. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lewis's choice of entrance music: Nelly - Hot In Herre. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lewis, as that shot connected.
Lewis throws a hook but Kukko blocks it.
Lewis misses the jab.
Kukko throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukko.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Kukko there.
Kukko lands a leg kick that knocks Lewis off balance momentarily.
A jab from Kukko misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukko lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Lewis looking to control.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lewis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kukko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Kukko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Kukko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kukko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis lands a left hand.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ray Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad.
Kukko misses with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kukko throws out a leg kick but Lewis moves out of range and Kukko only half commits.
Lewis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Kukko's head but Kukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kukko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lewis checks a leg kick.
Kukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kukko somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Lewis throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Lewis looks to land a combination but Kukko avoids it well.
Lewis throws a hook but Kukko avoids it easily.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kukkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lewis misses with a hook
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
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. Kukko connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Lewis 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.
Kukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kukko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kukko 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.
Kukko throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Kukko prevents Lewis from standing back up.
Kukko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kukko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kukko throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Kukko trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Lewis wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kukko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kukko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lewis is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Kukko drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lewis is controlling Kukko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lewis lands the left hand.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Kukko.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lewis is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Kukko prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
Kukko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Kukko is proving a slippery customer.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Lewis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kukko scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Ray Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kukko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Kukko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Kukko slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Kukko stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kukko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kukko lands an elbow.
Lewis wants to control but Kukko postures up.
Lewis is pushing Kukko's head away, looking to escape. Kukko manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well.
The strikes coming from Kukko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kukko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Lewis is looking to escape.
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Lewis is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kukko is working away from the top position though.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kukko lands a nice short elbow.
Lewis is staying active underneath Kukko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lewis is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Kukko there.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Kukko lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kukko lands a nice short elbow.
Kukko thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Kukko controlling the action here.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Kukko connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Kukko trying to control from half guard but Lewis is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kukko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lewis tries to kick Kukko off but Kukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko works his way into side control.
Lewis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kukko is looking to land body kicks.
Rokki Kukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko misses with an uppercut.
Kukko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kukko lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Kukko.
Kukko misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Kukko finds it's target.
Kukko wants to slow Lewis down by chopping away at his legs.
Kukko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.
Kukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis cracks Kukko with a good jab.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Lewis jabs Kukko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kukko moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lewis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kukko scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Kukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis scores with the left hand. Kukko knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Lewis.
Kukko swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Kukko looks to throw the jab but Lewis is out of range.
Kukko lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
Lewis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kukko.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kukko dips to his left and cracks Lewis with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Kukko - just one landing.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Kukko's head but Kukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Lewis catches Kukko right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Jab, jab by Kukko - just one landing.
Kukko misses with a head kick.
Lewis throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis darts in and clinches Kukko up against the cage.
Kukko misses with a body punch.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Kukko.
Kukko blocks an uppercut.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kukko lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kukko controls his hands.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kukko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kukko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Kukko scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Lewis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kukko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kukko lands with a left to the head.
Kukko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kukko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
Kukko lands a hook that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Kukko lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
It looks like Ray Lewis has been cut.
Kukko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Kukko won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kukko throws an elbow but misses.
Kukko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kukko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kukko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lewis regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Kukko is having none of it.
Kukko stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Kukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lewis kicks Kukko off and gets back to his feet.
Lewis throws a jab when Kukko was well out of range.
Kukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lewis throws a right hand that Kukko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kukko also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Kukko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Kukko misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Kukko.
Kukko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rokki Kukko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kukko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Kukko catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Kukko throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a two punch combo.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
so Kukko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Lewis trying to control the position.
Lewis seems keen to control Kukko's posture.
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!
Kukko won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kukko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kukko won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet.
Kukko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kukko looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Kukko isn't so interested in that idea.
Kukko pushing down on Lewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Kukko working Lewis over with strikes.
Lewis is trying to stand up here but Kukko is controlling him well.
Lewis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kukko is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
Lewis is trying to control but can't.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukko uses his free foot to push down on Lewis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lewis.
Kukko dominating with strikes here.
Lewis regains half guard.
Kukko trying to mount his opponent but Lewis defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is controlling Kukko's trapped leg to prevent Kukko from advancing to side control.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kukko is looking to advance position but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lewis taking some punishment here, with Kukko in his half guard.
Kukko lands strikes from half guard.
Kukko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Kukko has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kukko wants to pass to mount but Lewis is defending the position.
Kukko is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lewis won't allow Kukko to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Kukko there.
Kukko prevents Lewis from standing back up.
Kukko moves into full mount! Lewis won't be happy about that!
Lewis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko controlling the position easily from mount.
Kukko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lewis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis is in a horrible position here. Kukko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kukko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lewis is rocked!
Kukko controlling the pace for now.
Lewis is still in real trouble! Can Kukko finish him?
Kukko looking to control but Lewis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lewis really wants to buck Kukko off and get back to his feet.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kukko raining down shots from the mount!
Lewis just holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko had his way with Ray Lewis in that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Lewis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kukko tries a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kukko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kukko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lewis's calf.
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis lands a right hook to the body.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Kukko is out of range.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kukko avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Kukko scores with a nice head shot.
Kukko misses with a hook.
Kukko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis connects with a body shot.
Lewis scores with a sloppy right hand. Kukko should have avoided that one.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Kukko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lewis!
Lewis pushes Kukko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kukko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Kukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lewis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kukko's best efforts.
Kukko thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Lewis is trying to stand.
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!
Lewis trying to hold on to Kukko's head to control him but Kukko postures up.
Lewis is trying to stand up here but Kukko is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko lands strikes from half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Kukko is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to maintain the position but Kukko is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kukko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kukko slips nicely into half guard.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kukko wants to free his trapped foot but Lewis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lewis wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Kukko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Kukko is keeping busy.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kukko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lewis trying to control here.
Ray Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lewis is trying is best to control the position here.
Lewis moves into full guard.
Kukko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kukko controls the pace.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kukko postures up and lands a big shot to Lewis's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rokki Kukko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kukko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokki Kukko!
An out of breath Rokki Kukko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Berdich.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gaarlandt is looking for a sweep.
Gaarlandt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gaarlandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berdich.
Berdich working over Gaarlandt with some ground and pound. Gaarlandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berdich is trying to work for a kimura but Gaarlandt is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berdich working over Gaarlandt with some ground and pound. Gaarlandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
Berdich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berdich working his ground and pound in the gym.
Berdich passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berdich lands some shots froms side control.
Gaarlandt is rocked!
Gaarlandt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Gaarlandt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berdich working the ground and pound.
Berdich scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gaarlandt is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Berdich can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Berdich!
A relieved looking Andy Berdich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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