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RYZE 97: Moribe vs Teitsi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGill takes a step back to recover.
Ferguson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferguson cracks the inside of McGill's front leg.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. McGill shrugs it off though.
Ferguson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGill. That did some damage!
Ferguson lands with a slapping head kick.
McGill moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGill has a takedown stuffed.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGill thows a body kick. Ferguson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferguson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGill.
McGill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferguson can pounce on him.
McGill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferguson's guard.
McGill looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
McGill trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bogie McGill was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but McGill moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ferguson.
McGill is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGill throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferguson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGill really felt that one!
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGill blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGill blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson pushes McGill up against the cage in a clinch.
McGill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGill.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
McGill missing with knees to the body.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. McGill won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGill blocks it with crossed arms.
McGill looking to throw knees to the head but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Ferguson connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGill's face.
McGill unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
McGill wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogie McGill.
Ferguson keeps control of McGill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as McGill tries to tie him up.
McGill tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferguson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferguson fakes the leg kick and cracks McGill in the body.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferguson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGill is just out of range.
Ferguson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGill dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGill trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but McGill avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
McGill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but McGill improves position.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogie McGill.
McGill missing with knees to the body.
McGill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but McGill avoids the damage to the body.
McGill is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGill blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from McGill.
McGill takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGill blocks it with crossed arms.
McGill looking to stall.
McGill has clasped his hands together around Ferguson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
McGill sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ferguson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ferguson controls the position for a moment.
Ferguson is trying to control McGill's posture but McGill avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to regain half guard here but McGill keeps moving and retains side control.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McGill off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ferguson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ferguson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Garrett Ferguson just wasn't active enough.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but McGill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
McGill has Ferguson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGill blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGill blocks it with crossed arms.
McGill managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
McGill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferguson misses with an elbow over the top.
McGill has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on McGill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGill works on Ferguson's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but McGill is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGill tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson throws an elbow that misses.
McGill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ferguson stops a takedown attempt from McGill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McGill rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson misses with a knee strike.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGill blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
McGill unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ferguson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGill just leaning against Ferguson, taking a breather.
Ferguson throws an elbow that misses.
McGill tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
McGill has picked Ferguson up - he's going for a ride! McGill dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGill is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
McGill is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. McGill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. McGill eventually gives up the hold.
Ferguson is concentrating on defense, preventing McGill from advancing position.
McGill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. McGill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by McGill.
Ferguson trying to hold on to McGill's head to control him but McGill postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
McGill is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGill is working away from the top position though.
McGill is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Garrett Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGill is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGill manages to get himself to full guard.
Bogie McGill has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGill is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ferguson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McGill's body to avoid the submission. McGill has instead reached around Ferguson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McGill arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bogie McGill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Wheelright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cechini Muszyna will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Wheelright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Cechini Muszyna!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheelright scores with a head kick.
Wheelright throws out a powerful jab.
Wheelright connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wheelright. Muszyna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wheelright pushes Muszyna up against the cage in a clinch.
Muszyna taking a breather.
Wheelright is trying to force a seperation but Muszyna has the dominant position.
Wheelright wants to break free but Muszyna has control.
Muszyna taking a breather.
Wheelright is leaning against Muszyna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wheelright is trying to break the clinch but Muszyna is controlling him.
Wheelright taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wheelright.
Wheelright taking a breather.
Wheelright misses with a body punch.
Muszyna avoiding damage as Wheelright throws knees to the body.
Muszyna being controlled against the cage.
Wheelright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna blocks a head kick by Wheelright.
Wheelright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wheelright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wheelright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muszyna misses with a wild body shot.
Lazerus Wheelright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muszyna throws out a leg kick but Wheelright moves out of range and Muszyna only half commits.
Muszyna misses with a hook.
Muszyna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wheelright was well out of range. Poor timing from Muszyna.
Muszyna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wheelright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muszyna manages to avoid it.
Wheelright is looking to slow Muszyna down with leg kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wheelright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheelright throws a front kick that sends Muszyna stumbling back into the cage.
Muszyna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wheelright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muszyna. That did some damage!
Wheelright throws a nice head kick!
Muszyna connects with the punch.
Wheelright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wheelright.
Wheelright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muszyna.
Muszyna scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muszyna cracks a nice hook into Wheelright's ribs.
Muszyna moves out of range of the body kick from Wheelright.
Muszyna moves out of range of the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Wheelright as he connects with a hook.
Muszyna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muszyna connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna checks a leg kick.
Muszyna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wheelright moves out of range of the body kick from Muszyna.
Wheelright scores with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Muszyna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muszyna.
Muszyna misses with a wild combination.
Wheelright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wheelright throws a good cross that connects.
Wheelright moves away from the strike by Muszyna.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wheelright misses with a low kick.
Wheelright defending well as Muszyna loads up on a big left hand.
Muszyna does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Muszyna avoids the body shot from Wheelright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazerus Wheelright dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wheelright thumps Muszyna with a low kick.
Muszyna has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wheelright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lazerus Wheelright is winning the standup battle so far.
Muszyna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheelright.
Wheelright catches Muszyna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wheelright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wheelright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muszyna. Muszyna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wheelright has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muszyna swings for the body but Wheelright moves out of range.
Wheelright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wheelright.
It looks like Wheelright has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wheelright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muszyna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wheelright.
Muszyna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wheelright can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Wheelright.
A low kick from Muszyna is predictable there
and Wheelright counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wheelright throws a head kick but Muszyna moves out of range.
Muszyna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheelright ducks right into an uppercut from Muszyna.
Muszyna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muszyna throws a leg kick but Wheelright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muszyna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wheelright. Wheelright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wheelright moves away from the strike by Muszyna.
A shot to the liver by Wheelright. Beautiful body shot.
Wheelright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheelright takes a swing at Muszyna's ribcage but misses.
Wheelright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Muszyna keeps control of Wheelright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muszyna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good body shot from Wheelright.
Wheelright being controlled against the cage.
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!
Wheelright is pushing Muszyna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muszyna takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muszyna blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Wheelright.
Muszyna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muszyna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wheelright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muszynas head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muszyna blocks an uppercut.
Wheelright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Muszyna effectively controlling the action here.
Wheelright swings wildly with an uppercut but Muszyna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wheelright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muszyna's elbow.
Wheelright trying to control the position but instead, Muszyna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wheelright into the cage.
Muszyna blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muszyna's elbow.
Wheelright scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muszyna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wheelright misses with the head strike.
Lazerus Wheelright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muszyna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wheelright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muszyna - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Wheelright to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazerus Wheelright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wheelright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Muszyna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wheelright.
Wheelright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheelright misses with a body kick.
Muszyna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheelright.
Wheelright lands a jab.
Wheelright scores with a head kick.
Wheelright pushes Muszyna away with a front kick.
Wheelright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muszyna can do to turn this around?
Muszyna cracks a nice hook into Wheelright's ribs.
Muszyna fakes the leg kick and cracks Wheelright in the body.
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!
Wheelright misses with a head kick.
Wheelright lands with a hook. Muszyna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wheelright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muszyna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszyna throws a leg kick which misses Wheelright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wheelright tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Wheelright.
Wheelright throws a sloppy head kick
and Muszyna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wheelright clinches up with Muszyna and pushes him back against the cage.
Muszyna stalling.
Wheelright tries to throw a body punch but Muszyna avoids it by throwing Wheelright back against the cage.
Wheelright misses with some punches.
Wheelright is trying to stall.
Wheelright is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna controlling the action here for a moment.
Muszyna letting Wheelright take a breather here.
Wheelright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muszyna avoids it.
Muszyna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wheelright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muszyna avoids it.
Muszyna effectively controlling the action here.
Cechini Muszyna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wheelright.
Muszyna looking to slow down the pace here.
Wheelright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muszyna up against the cage.
Muszyna is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lazerus Wheelright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wheelright is working Muszyna over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna blocks a body shot from Wheelright.
Wheelright tries to throw a body punch but Muszyna avoids it by throwing Wheelright back against the cage.
Muszyna lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wheelright.
Muszyna stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muszyna as Wheelright tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazerus Wheelright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wheelright 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazerus Wheelright!
Lazerus Wheelright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zackary Finyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finyard comes to the cage accompanied by Everlast - What Its Like. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zackary Finyard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Law enables Finyard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Law manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Law is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Law seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Law has his foot on Finyard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finyard works his way back into a safe position though.
Finyard stays in close to Law's body and controls the position.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finyard is stalling in the full guard.
Finyard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finyard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law wants to sweep here but Finyard controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finyard is one step ahead there.
Law working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finyard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Law keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully.
Finyard content to stall in guard here.
Law is controlling Finyard's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Finyard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Law counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Finyard's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finyard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finyard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Finyard wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Law slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Finyard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Law's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Law stalling away here and it's allowed Finyard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Law looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Law manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finyard has his foot on Law's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Law works his way back into a safe position though.
Law works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Finyard tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law raining down shots from the mount!
Finyard tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Law dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
Finyard scores with a jab to the head.
Law moves out of range as Finyard strikes.
A big right from Law misses.
Law throws a right hand that Finyard ducks under and follows up with a left that Finyard also avoids with ease.
Finyard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Law gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Finyard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Finyard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finyard works over Law with some ground and pound from guard.
Finyard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Law keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully.
Finyard preventing the sweep.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Law trying to keep a closed guard but Finyard is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zackary Finyard.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Finyard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finyard misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Finyard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finyard connects with a solid leg kick.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zackary Finyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragan Law.
Finyard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Law if he has to take too many more of those.
Law on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finyard. Finyard obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Law or perhaps it was just good defense by Finyard, which made it look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finyard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
Law on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finyard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Finyard throws a front kick that sends Law stumbling back into the cage.
Finyard lands a really nice looking cross but Law seems unphased.
Finyard throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Finyard shoots in and bounces Law off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law controlling Finyard's posture.
Finyard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finyard content to stall in guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law keeping full guard, as Finyard tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finyard dives in for a single leg takedown but Law sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law moves out of range as Finyard strikes.
Finyard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finyard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Law if he has to take too many more of those.
Law's corner calls for a 1-2. Law obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Law takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Law checks a low kick from Finyard.
Finyard thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Law on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard is looking to land body kicks.
Finyard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Law under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finyard.
Finyard's corner calls for a 1-2. Finyard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finyard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finyard.
Finyard thumps Law with a low kick.
Finyard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finyard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finyard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Finyard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finyard scores with a hook.
Finyard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finyard. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Finyard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Law looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finyard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Law checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut there from Finyard.
Law shoots for a takedown but Finyard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law slips a straight right by Finyard.
A lazy left from Finyard finds it's target.
Finyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finyard misses with a wild body shot.
Law closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Law tries for a kimura but Finyard is defending well.
Finyard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Finyard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Finyard tries to control but Law wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragan Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Finyard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finyard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
Zackary Finyard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Dragan Law stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever, I feel sorry for the next guy i'm fighting as he'll see HELL!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Kilkenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holm comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Heart. Kilkenny has chosen Murder was the case as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
212 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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194 cm
26
220 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Kilkenny!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilkenny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kilkenny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holm misses with the combination.
Kilkenny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilkenny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holm checks it well.
Kilkenny misses with a body kick.
Holm throws a hook but Kilkenny avoids it easily.
Holm tries to clinch but Kilkenny moves out of range.
Holm avoids a kick to the body.
Holm looks to throw the jab but Kilkenny is out of range.
Kilkenny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holm is out of range and Kilkenny settles back down.
Holm misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilkenny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holm's calf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kilkenny.
Holm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holm loads up on a big right hand but Kilkenny slips the punch.
Kilkenny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilkenny throws a low kick but Holm moves out of range easily.
Kilkenny moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Holm is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilkenny lands a head kick. Holm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holm fails to land with a series of punches.
Holm checks the leg kick.
Kilkenny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holm blocks a head kick by Kilkenny.
Holm throws a jab when Kilkenny was well out of range.
A combination from Holm does no damage.
Kilkenny tries to land a leg kick but Holm saw it coming and moves away.
Holm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilkenny.
Holm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kilkenny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kilkenny closes the distance and pushes Holm back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Kilkenny.
Holm trying to stall but Kilkenny improves his position.
Kilkenny dodges an elbow strike from Holm.
Our sources have told us that Holm has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kilkenny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm is trying to break the clinch but Kilkenny is controlling him.
Kilkenny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holm forces Kilkenny back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilkenny.
Kilkenny is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holm wants to get back to striking at distance but Kilkenny won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilkenny.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kilkenny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holm backwards.
Kilkenny lands a shoulder strike.
Holm is rocked!
Holm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Holm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilkenny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holm has had enough of the clinch but Kilkenny keeps him there for the moment.
Holm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilkenny swings wildly with an uppercut but Holm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilkenny looking to throw knees to the head but Holm is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilkenny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilkenny misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny misses with a punch on the inside.
Holm seems to have got his legs back now.
Holm jumps guard but Kilkenny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilkenny backwards.
Holm being controlled against the cage.
Kilkenny throws a punch but it's blocked by Holm.
Kilkenny throws a head punch that misses.
Kilkenny digs a right hand into Holm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holm's gas tank.
Kilkenny throws a head punch that misses.
Kilkenny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Kilkenny.
Kilkenny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilkenny creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holm with a big uppercut! Holm tries to clinch up but Kilkenny pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holm to the mat! Holm covers up and Kilkenny unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lance Kilkenny!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Jewpacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Intimidation mixtape. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Jewpacabra!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewpacabra tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Jewpacabra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jewpacabra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Jewpacabra misses with a body kick.
Jewpacabra connects with a leg kick. Hunter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Jewpacabra moves out of range easily.
Jewpacabra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter connects with a high kick.
Jewpacabra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Jewpacabra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jewpacabra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jewpacabra slips a jab from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jewpacabra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jewpacabra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jewpacabra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jewpacabra scores with a leg kick.
Jewpacabra lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewpacabra throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Jewpacabra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Jewpacabra lands a nice shot that snaps Hunter's head back.
Hunter is looking to slow Jewpacabra down with leg kicks.
Jewpacabra tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jewpacabra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jewpacabra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jewpacabra throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra crunches a lovely knee into Hunter's ribcage.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jewpacabra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jewpacabra lands an elbow inside that Hunter shrugs off.
Jewpacabra taking a breather.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunter's head.
Jewpacabra scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jewpacabra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Hunter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jewpacabra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Jewpacabra.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
A low kick from Hunter is predictable there
and Jewpacabra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jewpacabra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.
Jewpacabra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A clash of legs there as Hunter blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jewpacabra lands a head kick!
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra slips a jab from Hunter.
Jewpacabra misses with a body kick.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Jewpacabra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunter's knee momentarily.
Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra lands an elbow inside that Hunter shrugs off.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Jewpacabra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunter's face.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jewpacabra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Jewpacabra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Jewpacabra avoids the damage to the body.
Jewpacabra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jewpacabra lands an elbow inside that Hunter shrugs off.
Jewpacabra is trying to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Hunter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jewpacabra lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Jewpacabra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunter.
Jewpacabra misses with a knee to the head.
Jewpacabra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jewpacabra struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra throws an elbow that misses.
Jewpacabra avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Jewpacabra dominated that round.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jewpacabra blocks a leg kick.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jewpacabra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jewpacabra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jewpacabra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jewpacabra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Jewpacabra's leg but Jewpacabra calmly moves out of range.
El Jewpacabra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jewpacabra tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Jewpacabra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jewpacabra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jewpacabra throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
Jewpacabra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jewpacabra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewpacabra is looking to clinch.
Hunter is looking to slow Jewpacabra down with leg kicks.
Jewpacabra is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Jewpacabra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jewpacabra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jewpacabra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jewpacabra throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jewpacabra throws an elbow but misses.
Hunter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Jewpacabra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Jewpacabra.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
Hunter avoiding damage as Jewpacabra throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Jewpacabra.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter tries to work over Jewpacabra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jewpacabra landing knees to the body.
Jewpacabra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jewpacabra blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Jewpacabra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jewpacabra digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jewpacabra lands an uppercut.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Jewpacabra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jewpacabra lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jewpacabra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jewpacabra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jewpacabra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Jewpacabra counters with a left to the body.
Jewpacabra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Jewpacabra moves out of range easily.
Hunter blocks a low kick nicely.
Jewpacabra misses with a body kick.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Jewpacabra slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Jewpacabra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunter's calf.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jewpacabra throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jewpacabra with a nice cross.
Jewpacabra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunter is looking to chop away at Jewpacabra's legs.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Jewpacabra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jewpacabra. That snapped Hunter's head back.
Hunter checks a low kick from Jewpacabra.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Jewpacabra lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter tries a low kick but Jewpacabra avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Hunter blocks the low kick.
Jewpacabra avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Jewpacabra misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but El Jewpacabra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jewpacabra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jewpacabra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jewpacabra throws a combination. Hunter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Jewpacabra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jewpacabra wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Jewpacabra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jewpacabra throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunter lands a jab to Jewpacabra's midsection.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Jewpacabra is just out of range.
A low kick from Hunter misses
and Jewpacabra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jewpacabra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jewpacabra wants to clinch but Hunter slips to the side
and Hunter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jewpacabra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jewpacabra throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Jewpacabra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jewpacabra.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Jewpacabra moves out of range easily.
Hunter lunges at Jewpacabra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jewpacabra's hand.
Hunter tries to clinch but Jewpacabra is having none of it.
Jewpacabra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jewpacabra throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jewpacabra avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jewpacabra throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jewpacabra throws a series of strikes that have Hunter backpedaling.
Jewpacabra clinches with his opponent.
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!
Hunter is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jewpacabra.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Jewpacabra.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Jewpacabra.
Hunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Herb Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Herb Hunter has been cut.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jewpacabra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Jewpacabra connects with a knee to the head.
Jewpacabra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jewpacabra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jewpacabra landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Jewpacabra uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Jewpacabra avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra lands an elbow inside.
Jewpacabra scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Jewpacabra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jewpacabra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
A short left from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter avoids the elbow strike from Jewpacabra, against the cage.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Jewpacabra controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stalling in the clinch but Jewpacabra improves position.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Jewpacabra throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jewpacabra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Jewpacabra connects with a leg kick. Hunter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jewpacabra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jewpacabra forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Jewpacabra gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jewpacabra is rocked!
Jewpacabra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jewpacabra is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jewpacabra with a big uppercut! Jewpacabra tries to clinch up but Hunter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jewpacabra to the mat! Jewpacabra covers up and Hunter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Herb Hunter!
An out of breath Herb Hunter 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kuba Knap - Zbyt dziabnięty. Sonni has chosen Chica as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 3, fighting out of New York, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt slips a straight right by Sonni.
McGirt blocks a head kick by Sonni.
A bone on bone clash there as McGirt blocks the leg kick.
Sonni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonni misses with a leg kick
and McGirt counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonni throws a leg kick but McGirt moved away.
Sonni connects with a solid leg kick.
McGirt throws a sloppy head kick
and Sonni counters with a good low kick that McGirt was not able to check.
Sonni walks into a jab.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGirt.
Sonni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonni slips a straight right by McGirt.
McGirt wants to clinch.
McGirt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sonni is putting a hurting on McGirt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sonni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni throws a strike aimed at the side of McGirt's head but McGirt avoids it well.
Sonni is chipping away with strikes.
McGirt is trying to control Sonni's posture but Sonni avoids it.
McGirt is pushing Sonni's head away, looking to escape. Sonni manages to hold on to the position though.
Sonni trying to control the position but McGirt is working away.
McGirt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sonni in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGirt is rocked!
A lull in the action here as Sonni stalls from top position.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is chipping away with strikes.
Oh McGirt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonni tries for a kimura but McGirt is defending well.
Sonni working away.
McGirt seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonni is looking to take a break and control but McGirt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGirt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni swings around for an armbar but McGirt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sonni's guard.
Sonni trying to keep a closed guard but McGirt is proving a slippery customer.
Sonni working for a triangle but McGirt defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonni looking for a guillotine here but McGirt defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt wants to stand but Sonni is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGirt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonni controls McGirt momentarily but McGirt frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaheli Sonni dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGirt throws a body kick that misses.
Sonni slips under a jab from McGirt.
Sonni misses with a body shot.
That kick from McGirt tenderised Sonni's leg. Sonni is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGirt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonni.
Sonni lands a jab to the nose.
Sonni throws a leg kick but McGirt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Sonni misses its intended target.
Sonni throws a leg kick but McGirt checks it.
Sonni lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGirt will feel that in the morning.
McGirt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonni's hands.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGirt.
McGirt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from McGirt.
Kaheli Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sonni crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGirt - the referee stops the clock and Sonni gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGirt. Sonni manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGirt quickly recovers to half guard.
Sonni wants to take a breather but McGirt is having none of it.
McGirt trying to control but Sonni postures up.
Sonni controlling the pace.
McGirt is trying to stand back up but Sonni is controlling him
Sonni stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Let's hope that Sonni has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kaheli Sonni.
Sonni is looking to land body kicks.
Sonni cracks McGirt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from McGirt misses its intended target.
Sonni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonni working away.
Sonni sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGirt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGirt wants to control but Sonni postures up.
Sonni trying to control the action but McGirt is working from the bottom.
McGirt regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sonni's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt trying to control from the bottom.
Sonni trying to advance position but McGirt counters by regaining guard.
Sonni looking to pass the guard.
Sonni stops McGirt from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGirt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGirt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but McGirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sonni might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGirt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaheli Sonni was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sonni misses the jab.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaheli Sonni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sonni misses with an uppercut.
McGirt checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGirt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGirt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGirt misses with a right hand
and Sonni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGirt's guard.
McGirt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sonni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sonni wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sonni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGirt decides to stand up.
Sonni thows a leg kick but McGirt checks it
and McGirt counters with an inside leg kick.
McGirt scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonni should have avoided that one.
Sonni staying out of range there.
McGirt slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGirt connects with a leg kick. Sonni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGirt is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt darts in and clinches Sonni up against the cage.
Sonni is trying to maintain a safe position but McGirt gets an underhook and turns Sonni into the cage.
McGirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonni.
McGirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonni pulls McGirt into guard.
Kaheli Sonni has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGirt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sonni throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sonni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGirt is aware though and is defending well.
Sonni is pulling down on McGirt's head to control his posture.
McGirt postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is looking to stand up but Sonni won't let him.
Sonni looking to control.
Sonni looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGirt passes into half guard.
Kaheli Sonni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sonni is trying to control but can't.
McGirt passes into side control, despite Sonni's attempt to control the position.
Dirt McGirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGirt tries to stand but Sonni is controlling his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt gets to mount! Sonni was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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 Dirt McGirt.
I think Sonni 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaheli Sonni!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaheli Sonni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louie Prima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prima comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. Hammerfist has chosen 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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204 lbs
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209 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Prima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prima tries to land a body kick
and Hammerfist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammerfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prima throws a series of punches but Hammerfist avoids them all with ease.
Hammerfist forces Prima back against the cage and clinches.
Hammerfist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammerfist gets through Prima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammerfist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammerfist avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Prima landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hammerfist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammerfist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammerfist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hammerfist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primas head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Hammerfist fails to land.
Hammerfist managing to block the knees to the body from Prima.
Prima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Prima.
Prima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfist avoids it.
Prima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfist.
Prima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammerfist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammerfist misses with the head strike.
Hammerfist has a couple of punches blocked by Prima.
Hammerfist tries to throw a body punch but Prima avoids it by throwing Hammerfist back against the cage.
Hammerfist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prima or not.
Hammerfist breaks the clinch.
Prima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammerfist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MC Hammerfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prima counters by clinching up.
Prima landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammerfist misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammerfist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hammerfist looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerfist is defending well for now.
Hammerfist blocks an elbow strike from Prima.
Prima missing with knees to the body.
Prima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hammerfist dodges an elbow strike from Prima.
Prima lands a nice knee to the body.
Hammerfist managing to block the knees to the body from Prima.
Prima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prima blocks an elbow strike from Hammerfist.
Prima tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfist avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfist scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammerfist avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Hammerfist blocks an elbow strike from Prima.
Prima throws an elbow but it misses.
Prima blocking some punches.
Prima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfist.
Prima scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Prima working Hammerfist over with knees to the body.
Prima gets underhooks to prevent Hammerfist's takedown attempt.
Prima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hammerfist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Prima tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfist avoids the damage to the body.
Prima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Prima managing to block the knees to the body from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prima lands a nice elbow.
Hammerfist swings wildly with an uppercut but Prima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfist scores with a shoulder strike.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Prima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Prima lands an elbow that stopped Hammerfist in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hammerfist's face.
Prima tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfist avoids the damage to the body.
Prima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerfist is defending well for now.
Prima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammerfist.
Prima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hammerfist wants to get back to striking at distance but Prima won't allow it.
Prima landing knees to the body.
Hammerfist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Hammerfist avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Prima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hammerfist is working Prima over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prima blocks an uppercut.
Hammerfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfist.
Prima working Hammerfist over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Prima dominated that round.
That's time! Prima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Prima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prima manages to avoid it.
Hammerfist is looking to clinch.
Hammerfist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammerfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prima moves away.
Prima has managed to clinch.
Hammerfist managing to block the knees to the body from Prima.
Prima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfist.
Prima blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammerfist.
Prima landing knees to the body.
Hammerfist avoids the elbow strike from Prima, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prima backwards.
Hammerfist avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Hammerfist struggles to land a body shot inside as Prima controls his hands.
Prima lands a nice knee to the body.
Hammerfist takes an elbow to the temple.
Hammerfist is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist managing to block the knees to the body from Prima.
Prima throws an elbow that misses.
Prima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerfist is defending well for now.
Prima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prima lands a nice elbow.
Louie Prima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hammerfist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prima tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfist avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Louie Prima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammerfist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammerfist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Hammerfist. That snapped Prima's head back.
Hammerfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prima checks a low kick from Hammerfist.
Prima tries to move into range but Hammerfist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammerfist misses with an uppercut. Prima saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prima checks a leg kick.
Prima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hammerfist's calf.
Prima moves out of range as Hammerfist strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist throws a shot from downtown. Prima moves away and avoids it.
Prima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammerfist connects with the punch.
Prima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hammerfist misses with a straight left.
Hammerfist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prima was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammerfist.
Prima is looking to clinch but Hammerfist is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Hammerfist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfist throws a low kick, looking for Prima's leg but Prima calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hammerfist tenderised Prima's leg. Prima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hammerfist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hammerfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Louie Prima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerfist misses with the combination.
Hammerfist thows a leg kick but Prima checks it
and Prima counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Hammerfist misses
and Prima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammerfist.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prima tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but MC Hammerfist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammerfist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prima.
Prima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammerfist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammerfist dives in for a single leg takedown but Prima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammerfist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Prima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hammerfist avoids it.
Prima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammerfist is defending well for now.
Prima lands an elbow that stopped Hammerfist in his tracks for a moment.
Prima tries to land knees in the clinch but Hammerfist avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerfist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammerfist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist avoids a wild elbow strike from Prima.
Prima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Prima tries a knee to the head but Hammerfist blocks it.
Prima lands a nice elbow.
Hammerfist tightens his grip and picks Prima up, before dumping him to the ground. Prima manages to land in guard.
Prima being controlled here, momentarily.
Prima keeping full guard, as Hammerfist tries to pass.
Hammerfist wants to stand but Prima is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammerfist is looking to clinch but Prima is avoiding it.
Prima blocks a head kick by Hammerfist.
Hammerfist misses with a body shot.
Hammerfist throws a poor cross that misses
and Prima counters with a nice body kick.
Hammerfist misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Prima is out of range and Hammerfist settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prima manages to avoid it.
Prima throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut there from Hammerfist.
Prima moves out of range as Hammerfist strikes.
Hammerfist tries to land a leg kick but Prima saw it coming and moves away.
Hammerfist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hammerfist looks for the body kick but Prima saw that one coming.
Hammerfist misses with a hook
and Prima counters with a good low kick that Hammerfist was not able to check.
Hammerfist works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prima blocks a jab.
Hammerfist doesn't manage to clinch there - Prima circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prima checks a leg kick.
Hammerfist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prima is fending him off so far but Hammerfist persists. Nope, Prima circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammerfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Prima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prima keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prima avoids the body shot from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prima counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prima lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to MC Hammerfist.
I think Hammerfist 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Hammerfist!
During a confident post fight interview, MC Hammerfist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Louie Prima stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiki Toke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toke comes to the cage accompanied by Bonecracker- Shocore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiki Toke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Vitor!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toke.
Toke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vitor eats them both and turns towards Toke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Toke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Vitor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitor lands a jab.
Vitor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toke lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Vitor.
Toke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vitor doesn't seem bothered though.
Vitor tries to bum rush Toke with a series of wild strikes but Toke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vitor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vitor actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vitor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vitor trying to hold on to Toke's head to control him but Toke postures up.
Vitor actively working from the bottom here.
Toke lands with a punch from half guard.
Vitor 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.
Toke escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vitor misses with a few strikes there.
Vitor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Toke eats them both and turns towards Vitor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Toke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vitor.
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!
Vitor tries to keep at a distance but Toke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vitor tries to pull guard but Toke holds him up against the cage and eventually Vitor drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Toke on the inside.
Vitor tries to pull guard but Toke holds him up against the cage and eventually Vitor drops back down to his feet.
Toke decides to pull guard.
Vitor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toke is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vitor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vitor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vitor has managed to get both his arms back between Toke's legs - danger averted.
Vitor won't allow Toke to sweep him here.
Vitor trying to control but Toke is working from the bottom.
Toke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vitor is aware though and is defending well.
Vitor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toke keeping moving, preventing Vitor from controlling successfully.
Toke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitor defends well.
Toke wants to sweep here but Vitor controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vitor manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vitor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vitor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toke trying to control but Vitor is working from the bottom.
Vitor looking for a guillotine here but Toke defends easily.
Vitor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toke advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitor is trying to get back to half guard.
Toke lands a few punches from side control.
Vitor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitor is trying to control Toke's posture but Toke avoids it.
Toke is working Vitor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Toke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vitor some visible discomfort.
Toke lands some shots froms side control.
Vitor is rocked!
Toke cracks Vitor with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Toke immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Vitor is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Toke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiki Toke!
Tiki Toke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kunitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xinhai has chosen Loco as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kunitskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunitskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kunitskiy misses the shot to the body.
Kunitskiy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xinhai drops his hands momentarily and Kunitskiy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kunitskiy moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
Kunitskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kunitskiy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xinhai.
Kunitskiy throws a sloppy head kick
and Xinhai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xinhai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xinhai throws a left that rocks Kunitskiy and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Xinhai dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kunitskiy regain composure!
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!
Xinhai gets to mount! Kunitskiy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kunitskiy tries to hold on but Xinhai postures up.
Xinhai prevents Kunitskiy from getting the reversal.
Xinhai with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kunitskiy working to try and regain half guard.
Kunitskiy is working hard here to advance position.
Xinhai lands a heavy elbow.
Kunitskiy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xinhai scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kunitskiy?
Xinhai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kunitskiy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xinhai unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kunitskiy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Xinhai celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yang Xinhai!
During a confident post fight interview, Yang Xinhai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Teitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teitsi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teitsi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Teitsi.
Teitsi misses with a low kick as Moribe jumps back.
Moribe ducks under a wild hook from Teitsi.
Teitsi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moribe circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moribe, as that shot connected.
Teitsi throws a front kick aimed at Moribe's knee but Moribe avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Teitsi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Matti Teitsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teitsi cracks Moribe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moribe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teitsi lands a head shot.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teitsi.
Nice shot lands for Teitsi.
Teitsi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moribe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teitsi has his takedown stuffed
and Moribe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teitsi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teitsi closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Teitsi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moribe just leaning against Teitsi, taking a breather.
Moribe pushes off an throws an elbow but Teitsi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moribe cracks Teitsi with a nice body shot.
Teitsi misses with a punch on the inside.
Teitsi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moribe backwards.
Moribe digs a right hand underneath Teitsi's ribcage. Teitsi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Moribe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Teitsi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azusa Moribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Teitsi.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe blocking some punches.
Moribe takes a shot to the head.
Moribe avoiding damage as Teitsi throws knees to the body.
Moribe scores with a shoulder strike.
Teitsi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moribe lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Moribe.
Moribe avoiding damage as Teitsi throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moribe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moribe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Moribe.
Teitsi blocks an uppercut.
Moribe is trying to stall.
Teitsi effectively controlling the action here.
Teitsi lands a right hand.
Teitsi misses with some punches.
Teitsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Moribe.
Teitsi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moribe looking to slow down the pace here.
Moribe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Moribe.
Teitsi trying to land knees to the body.
Teitsi blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with the head strike.
Teitsi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moribe is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Moribe fails to land.
Teitsi has a couple of punches blocked by Moribe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teitsi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moribe throws a punch but it's blocked by Teitsi.
Teitsi misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Teitsi avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
Moribe misses with a punch on the inside.
Moribe'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.
Moribe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Teitsi avoids it.
A short right from Teitsi on the inside.
Moribe misses with some punches.
Teitsi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moribe backwards.
Teitsi misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teitsi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Teitsi.
Teitsi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Teitsi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moribe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Teitsi blocks an uppercut.
Teitsi lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teitsi tries a body shot but Moribe blocks it.
Moribe lands a shot to the body.
Moribe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teitsi misses with a knee strike.
Moribe tries to break the clinch but Teitsi is controlling the position.
Teitsi misses with the head strike.
Moribe blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teitsi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Teitsi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moribe is defending well for now.
Teitsi trying to land knees to the body.
Teitsi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matti Teitsi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Teitsi wants to clinch.
Moribe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Teitsi lands a lovely overhand right.
Teitsi connects with a body shot.
Teitsi throws the left hand but Moribe avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Moribe blocks the low kick.
Teitsi throws a low kick but Moribe moves out of range easily.
Teitsi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moribe is looking to slow Teitsi down with leg kicks.
Moribe keeps the fight on the outside.
Teitsi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moribe finds it's way round the side to connect with Teitsi's head.
Azusa Moribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Moribe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teitsi.
Moribe moves away from the strike by Teitsi.
Moribe misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moribe.
Teitsi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moribe finds it's way round the side to connect with Teitsi's head.
Teitsi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teitsi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moribe.
Teitsi moves out of range of the strikes.
Moribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moribe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moribe scores with a jab. Teitsi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moribe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moribe avoids the head kick by Teitsi.
Teitsi takes a swing at Moribe's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe clinches up against the cage.
Moribe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Teitsi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moribe working hard to break the clinch.
Matti Teitsi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moribe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teitsi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Teitsi manages to end up in side control.
Moribe looking for a sweep but Teitsi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Moribe wants to hold on but Teitsi pushes him away.
Teitsi thowing shots but they're missing.
Teitsi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moribe is desperately trying to improve his position but Teitsi has a good base and remains in mount.
Moribe is bucking up trying to escape but Teitsi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moribe gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moribe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moribe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teitsi is working away from the top position though.
Teitsi thows a huge punch but Moribe dodges it nicely.
Teitsi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moribe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teitsi is working away from the top position though.
Teitsi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teitsi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Teitsi lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Teitsi with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moribe tries to hold on but Teitsi postures up.
Moribe working to try and regain half guard.
Teitsi looking to control but Moribe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moribe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Teitsi misses with a head shot.
Teitsi with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matti Teitsi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Moribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moribe swinging wildly here.
Teitsi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Moribe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Teitsi.
Moribe is rocked!
Teitsi fakes the body blow, causing Moribe to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Moribe goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matti Teitsi!
Matti Teitsi is the new bantamweight champion!
A less than humble Matti Teitsi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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