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MFN 125: Thory vs. Jalovaara PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Disney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Franlkin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ACDC- For Those About To Rock . 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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180 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Jay Franlkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walt Disney!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disney wants to clinch.
Franlkin blocks a head kick by Disney.
Disney tries to clinch up but Franlkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Disney clinches up with Franlkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Disney misses with the head strike.
Disney tries a knee to the head but Franlkin blocks it.
Franlkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franlkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Disney has double underhooks.
Disney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Disney keeps control of Franlkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franlkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Disney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franlkin's efforts to push away.
Franlkin can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Franlkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Disney misses with a knee strike.
Disney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Disney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franlkin.
Disney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Disney.
A nice left hand lands by Disney.
Franlkin is trying to break the clinch but Disney has him pressed against the cage.
Disney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franlkin's efforts to push away.
Franlkin tries to break free but Disney pushes him back against the cage.
Disney misses with a knee strike.
Disney told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Disney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Disney missing with knees to the body.
Disney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franlkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Disney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disney connects with a knee to the head.
Disney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franlkin can't break the clinch.
Disney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franlkin's efforts to push away.
Disney has Franlkin pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franlkin can't break the clinch.
Franlkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Disney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franlkin's elbow.
Franlkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Disney tries to clinch up but Franlkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Franlkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin throws a shot from downtown. Disney moves away and avoids it.
Franlkin missing with a left hand there. Disney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franlkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Disney.
We've been told by Franlkin's head coaches at Disciples Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Disney has closed the distance and engaged Franlkin in a clinch.
Disney tries to land a knee to the head but Franlkin blocks with his arms.
Franlkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Disney has him pressed against the cage.
Franlkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Disney lands a nice knee to the body.
Disney misses with a knee strike.
Franlkin blocks an elbow strike from Disney.
Disney lands a right hand.
Franlkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Disney.
A short right from Disney.
Franlkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Disney has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franlkin wants to break free but Disney has control.
Disney'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.
Franlkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Franlkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Disney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disney.
Franlkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Disney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disney misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disney tries to land a knee to the head but Franlkin blocks with his arms.
Franlkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Disney misses with the head strike.
Franlkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Disney dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Franlkin checks a low kick from Disney.
Franlkin connects with a single shot there.
Disney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franlkin.
The fighters circling - Disney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Disney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Disney misses with a double jab.
Disney throws a hook but Franlkin blocks it.
Walt Disney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franlkin slips a straight right by Disney.
A telegraphed right hand from Franlkin misses the target.
Disney rushes Franlkin and presses him up against the cage.
Franlkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Disney has him pressed against the cage.
Disney misses with a knee strike.
Disney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franlkin backwards.
Disney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franlkin backwards.
Franlkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Franlkin is trying to force a seperation but Disney has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franlkin tries to circle away but Disney has him pinned against the cage.
Franlkin breaks the clinch.
Franlkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Disney. Beautiful body shot.
Disney pushes Franlkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Disney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Franlkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Disney lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Franlkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franlkin is trying to push Disney away but Disney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Disney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franlkins head.
Disney landing knees to the body.
Disney working aggressively here.
Disney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franlkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Disney struggles to land a body shot inside as Franlkin controls his hands.
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!
Franlkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disney landing knees to the body.
Franlkin is trying to force a seperation but Disney has the dominant position.
Franlkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Disney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Franlkin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Franlkin is trying to break the clinch but Disney has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franlkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disney misses with some punches.
Franlkin working hard to break the clinch.
Franlkin is trying to break the clinch but Disney has him pressed against the cage.
Disney looking to throw knees to the head but Franlkin is blocking nicely.
Franlkin tries to circle away but Disney has him pinned against the cage.
Franlkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franlkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Disney controlling the action here for a moment.
Walt Disney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Disney misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney misses with a knee to the head.
Franlkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franlkin managing to block the knees to the body from Disney.
Disney has a couple of punches blocked by Franlkin.
Disney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franlkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franlkin has had enough of the clinch but Disney keeps him there for the moment.
Franlkin is trying to break the clinch but Disney is controlling him.
Franlkin is trying to break free.
Disney lands a nice elbow.
Franlkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Disney.
Franlkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Disney misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Disney won't allow it.
Franlkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franlkin is trying to break the clinch but Disney is controlling him.
Franlkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Disney sizes up Franlkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franlkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Disney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franlkin throws a shot from downtown. Disney moves away and avoids it.
Franlkin staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Franlkin misses.
Disney scores with a nice strike.
Disney throws an off balance right hand
and Franlkin counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disney throws a jab but it's blocked by Franlkin.
Franlkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Disney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franlkin manages to avoid it.
Disney missing with a left hand there. Franlkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Disney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Disney tries to clinch but Franlkin moves out of range.
Disney tries to clinch but Franlkin is having none of it.
Disney moves in looking to clinch but Franlkin pushes him off.
Disney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franlkin.
Nice jab there from Disney.
Franlkin loads up on a big right hand but Disney slips the punch.
Franlkin slips a jab from Disney.
Disney tries to clinch up.
Disney throws out a powerful jab.
Franlkin throws a lazy right hand but Disney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Disney misses the target.
Disney misses with a lunging right hand
and Franlkin counters with a straight right hand.
Franlkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Disney.
Disney throws a sloppy head kick and Franlkin moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney misses with an uppercut. Franlkin saw that one coming.
A jab from Disney misses.
Disney lands a jab to the nose.
Disney falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Franlkin counter with a right hand.
Disney throws a low kick but Franlkin moves out of range easily.
Franlkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Disney.
Walt Disney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Disney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franlkin.
Disney tries to clinch but Franlkin is having none of it.
Disney misses with a straight right.
Franlkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Disney counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Disney.
Disney has managed to clinch.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disney crunches a lovely knee into Franlkin's ribcage.
Franlkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franlkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Disney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Disney trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disney keeps control of Franlkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franlkin has had enough of the clinch but Disney keeps him there for the moment.
Franlkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Disney has a couple of punches blocked by Franlkin.
Franlkin is trying to force a seperation but Disney has the dominant position.
Franlkin tries to break free but Disney pushes him back against the cage.
Franlkin tries to break free but Disney pushes him back against the cage.
Disney just leaning against Franlkin, taking a breather.
Disney tries to land a knee to the head but Franlkin blocks with his arms.
Franlkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Disney has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franlkin's efforts to push away.
Franlkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Disney pushes Franlkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Disney throws a punch but it's blocked by Franlkin.
Disney lands a shoulder strike.
Disney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franlkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disney.
Disney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Disney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franlkin backwards.
Franlkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franlkin is trying to break the clinch but Disney has him pressed against the cage.
Franlkin is trying to push Disney away but Disney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Franlkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Disney lands a knee to the head.
Disney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney lands a knee to the head.
Franlkin is rocked!
Franlkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Disney throws a punch but it's blocked by Franlkin.
Disney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Franlkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Disney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Disney effectively controlling the action here.
Franlkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disney.
Disney throws a big uppercut that drops Franlkin! More strikes from Disney and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Franlkin lies dazed against the cage as Disney celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walt Disney!
Walt Disney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean-Louis Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naruto Sakuraba told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
153 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean-Louis Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakuraba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuraba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba's coach down at World Class Fitness and Grappling was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakuraba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Sakuraba loads up on a big right hand but Andre slips the punch.
Andre takes a swing at Sakuraba's ribcage but misses.
Sakuraba dives in for a single leg takedown but Andre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sakuraba misses with a knee strike.
Andre unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Andre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakuraba wants a takedown but no success here.
Andre has a couple of punches blocked by Sakuraba.
Andre working aggressively here.
Andre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andre looking for a takedown.
Andre breaks the clinch.
Sakuraba lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba throws an off balance right hand
and Andre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sakuraba is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Andre there.
Andre moves into full mount! Sakuraba won't be happy about that!
Andre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andre misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Andre throwing strikes here but Sakuraba is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Andre throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andre punching from mount but Sakuraba doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andre prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sakuraba because Andre loaded up on that one.
Andre throws some wild stikes that Sakuraba manages to avoid easily.
Andre unloads with some shots from mount but Sakuraba bucks and avoids them well.
Andre avoids the attempt from Sakuraba to control.
Sakuraba taking shots to the head.
Andre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position but Andre isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Andre.
Sakuraba is in a horrible position here. Andre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sakuraba is trying to escape the mount.
Andre is working for a guillotine from mount but Sakuraba frees his head quite easily.
Andre looking to ground and pound but Sakuraba is blocking nicely.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position but Andre isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre scoring with strikes but Sakuraba is staying in there.
Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakuraba!
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!
Andre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sakuraba because Andre loaded up on that one.
Sakuraba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba is staying active underneath Andre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean-Louis Andre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakuraba staying out of range there.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the head.
Andre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakuraba scrambles back to his feet.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakuraba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andre has time to react.
Sakuraba throws a right hand that misses
so Andre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jean-Louis Andre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Andre is proving a slippery customer.
Andre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Andre from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Andre postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sakuraba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sakuraba's guard now.
Andre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andre preventing the sweep.
Andre postures up.
Andre 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.
Sakuraba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sakuraba enables Andre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sakuraba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Andre from controlling successfully.
Andre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sakuraba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andre has Sakuraba in his guard.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andre is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andre keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Andre trying to control the position.
Andre is pulling down on Sakuraba's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakuraba, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jean-Louis Andre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andre.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the strikes.
Andre throws a right hand that Sakuraba ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuraba also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Andre.
Andre lands with a straight right. Sakuraba didn't see that one coming.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with Andre, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes Andre against the cage but Andre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andre throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakuraba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andre's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Andre has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Andre is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Andre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean-Louis Andre dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Andre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andre connects with a body shot that sends Sakuraba's belly button to the back.
Sakuraba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andre wants it to stay on the feet.
Andre scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakuraba should have avoided that one.
Naruto Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andre tries a head kick but it misses.
Andre connects with a body shot that sends Sakuraba's belly button to the back.
Andre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andre wants it to stay on the feet.
Andre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sakuraba!
Sakuraba is trying to control Andre's posture but Andre avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to buck Andre off but Andre is having none of it.
Andre is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakuraba is defending well.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Andre is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sakuraba still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sakuraba has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Andre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sakuraba's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andre.
Sakuraba pushes down on Andre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andre trying to control from the bottom.
Naruto Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Andre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakuraba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuraba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakuraba.
Sakuraba prevents Andre from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba seems to be looking for submissions.
Andre is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sakuraba has his hands clasped together but Andre extends and breaks Sakuraba's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Andre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean-Louis Andre!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean-Louis Andre 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 Ed Wuncler Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuncler Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Smooth Operator - Sade. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Wuncler Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Pasha!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasha lands a nice hook to Wuncler Iii's body. Wuncler Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wuncler Iii works Pasha's body with a nice hook.
Wuncler Iii throws a leg kick but Pasha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pasha misses with a body shot
and Wuncler Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Pasha misses.
Wuncler Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pasha finds it's way round the side to connect with Wuncler Iii's head.
Ed Wuncler Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasha checks a low kick from Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wuncler Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wuncler Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pasha.
Pasha misses with a jab to the body
and Wuncler Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Wuncler Iii cracks Pasha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuncler Iii throws a body punch but Pasha moves out of range.
Wuncler Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pasha throws a shot from downtown. Wuncler Iii moves away and avoids it.
Wuncler Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Pasha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pasha moves out of range as Wuncler Iii strikes.
Pasha tests Wuncler Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wuncler Iii works Pasha's body with a nice hook.
Pasha throws a right hand that Wuncler Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Wuncler Iii also avoids with ease.
Pasha cracks Wuncler Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wuncler Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pasha to score with a decent uppercut.
Pasha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Pasha misses.
Wuncler Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuncler Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Wuncler Iii throws a low kick but Pasha moves out of range easily.
Wuncler Iii jabs at Pasha's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha checks a leg kick.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wuncler Iii.
Pasha connects with a single shot there.
Pasha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuncler Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Pasha.
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuncler Iii is just out of range.
Wuncler Iii scores with a leg kick.
Wuncler Iii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wuncler Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Wuncler Iii thows a leg kick but Pasha checks it
and Pasha counters with a left to the body.
Wuncler Iii tries a low kick but Pasha avoids it.
Pasha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pasha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pasha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wuncler Iii misses with an uppercut
and Pasha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wuncler Iii thinking.
A low kick from Wuncler Iii is predictable there
and Pasha counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha punishes Wuncler Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Wuncler Iii is looking to wear down Pasha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pasha throws a series of punches but Wuncler Iii moves out of range.
Wuncler Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pasha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pasha throws a series of punches but Wuncler Iii avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Pasha does it's job there.
Wuncler Iii throws a low kick but Pasha moves out of range easily.
Wuncler Iii sizes up Pasha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pasha checks a low kick from Wuncler Iii.
Pasha scores with a punch to the head.
Wuncler Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pasha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuncler Iii moves away.
Wuncler Iii throws a leg kick but Pasha moved away.
Wuncler Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pasha misses the shot to the body.
Pasha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuncler Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Pasha.
Wuncler Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pasha under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pasha lands a slapping body shot.
Pasha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wuncler Iii thows a leg kick but Pasha checks it
enabling Pasha to counter with a crisp jab.
Wuncler Iii throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wuncler Iii misses with a low kick as Pasha jumps back.
Pasha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wuncler Iii looks to throw the jab but Pasha is out of range.
A slow jab from Pasha misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ed Wuncler Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pasha misses the jab.
Wuncler Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pasha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wuncler Iii misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pasha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wuncler Iii throws a jab when Pasha was well out of range.
Pasha swings for the body but Wuncler Iii moves out of range.
Pasha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Wuncler Iii misses the target.
Pasha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wuncler Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pasha, as that shot connected.
Wuncler Iii swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha lands a right hook to the body.
Wuncler Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pasha.
Nice jab there from Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuncler Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pasha is out of range and Wuncler Iii settles back down.
Wuncler Iii throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wuncler Iii. Pasha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pasha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pasha connects with a looping right hand.
Wuncler Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Wuncler Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pasha blocks a head kick by Wuncler Iii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuncler Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wuncler Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Pasha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pasha lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wuncler Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Pasha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wuncler Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pasha.
Wuncler Iii throws a leg kick
and Pasha counters with a stiff right hand.
Pasha throws out a powerful jab.
Wuncler Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wuncler Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Pasha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pasha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pasha looks to land a left hand but Wuncler Iii moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Pasha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuncler Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pasha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wuncler Iii is rocked!
Wuncler Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pasha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wuncler Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pasha scrambles back to his feet.
Pasha ducks under a wild hook from Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pasha backs up against the cage.
Pasha connects with a body shot.
Wuncler Iii throws a looping overhand right but Pasha ducks down to avoid it.
Wuncler Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pasha's sensitive parts.
Pasha blocks a jab.
Wuncler Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wuncler Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pasha was well out of range. Poor timing from Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Pasha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wuncler Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pasha moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuncler Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pasha was well out of range. Poor timing from Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Pasha finds it's way through Wuncler Iii's defenses.
A jab from Pasha misses.
Wuncler Iii tries to bum rush Pasha with a series of wild strikes but Pasha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wuncler Iii throws a head kick but Pasha moves out of range.
Wuncler Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pasha misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Pasha misses
letting Wuncler Iii counter with a right hand.
Pasha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wuncler Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pasha at a distance.
Pasha slips under a jab from Wuncler Iii.
Pasha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wuncler Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Wuncler Iii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pasha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pasha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pasha staying out of range there.
Pasha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pasha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wuncler Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pasha takes a swing at Wuncler Iii's ribcage but misses.
Wuncler Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii thows a leg kick but Pasha checks it
and Pasha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wuncler Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Pasha moves out of range of the leg kick from Wuncler Iii.
Pasha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wuncler Iii.
Wuncler Iii moves out of range as Pasha strikes.
Pasha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Pasha does no damage.
Pasha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wuncler Iii.
Pasha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wuncler Iii manages to avoid it.
Wuncler Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Pasha punishes Wuncler Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasha swings for the body but Wuncler Iii moves out of range.
Wuncler Iii misses with a straight left.
Wuncler Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pasha is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuncler Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pasha is out of range.
Wuncler Iii moves out of range as Pasha strikes.
Pasha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wuncler Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wuncler Iii defending well as Pasha loads up on a big left hand.
Wuncler Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Pasha counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pasha throws out a loose jab but Wuncler Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pasha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pasha swings for the body but Wuncler Iii moves out of range.
A combination from Wuncler Iii does no damage.
A jab from Wuncler Iii misses.
A low kick from Wuncler Iii misses
and Pasha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuncler Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Pasha won't allow it.
Pasha has Wuncler Iii pressed against the cage, preventing Wuncler Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wuncler Iii breaks the clinch.
Pasha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pasha closes the distance and pushes Wuncler Iii back into the cage.
Wuncler Iii tries to break free but Pasha pushes him back against the cage.
Wuncler Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Wuncler Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Ali Pasha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasha missing with a left hand there. Wuncler Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ed Wuncler Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Wuncler Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wuncler Iii cracks Pasha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wuncler Iii.
The fighters circling - Pasha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wuncler Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wuncler Iii misses the shot to the body.
Pasha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Wuncler Iii.
Pasha throws the left hand but Wuncler Iii avoids the punch easily.
Wuncler Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Pasha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasha doesn't manage to clinch there - Wuncler Iii circles away.
Pasha misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Wuncler Iii misses
and Pasha counters with a left to the body.
Wuncler Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Wuncler Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pasha's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wuncler Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pasha moves away.
Pasha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wuncler Iii.
Ed Wuncler Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Wuncler Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Ed Wuncler Iii.
Well Wuncler Iii 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Wuncler Iii!
A less than humble Ed Wuncler Iii 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamamoto Takiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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33
175 lbs
15 - 11 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Takiyama misses the target.
Yamamoto Takiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takiyama pushes Maija up against the cage in a clinch.
Maija avoids the elbow strike from Takiyama, against the cage.
Takiyama has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maija regains guard immediately.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Takiyama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Maija working a defensive guard here.
Takiyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takiyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takiyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takiyama trying to control but Maija is working from the bottom.
Maija is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bad Pluto! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maija is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maija trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takiyama.
Takiyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maija working for a triangle but Takiyama defends it easily.
Maija is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takiyama defends well.
Takiyama wants to control from the top but Maija keeps moving.
Maija looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Takiyama is defending well. Maija quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Takiyama has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Maija celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taneli Maija!
A very excited looking Taneli Maija made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanji Sanpun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Punjab. Sanpun has chosen Snacktime - Barenaked Ladies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
148 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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27
157 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanji Sanpun!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koothrappali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanpun.
Koothrappali tried to score with a low kick but Sanpun checks it.
Sanpun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koothrappali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanpun.
Sanpun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sanpun working the strikes but Koothrappali uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanpun drops an elbow to the side of Koothrappali's head.
Sanpun passes to side control.
Sanpun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanpun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Koothrappali down.
Koothrappali taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanpun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanpun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koothrappali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanpun trying to control the position but Koothrappali is working away.
Koothrappali is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanpun off and has taken his back!
Koothrappali controlling well, preventing Sanpun from escaping the position.
Sanpun looking very determined here, making life difficult for Koothrappali.
Sanpun just trying to survive but Koothrappali is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali controlling the position well here. Sanpun rolled but Koothrappali kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Koothrappali'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.
I really don't envy Sanpun right now.
Koothrappali controlling the position well here. Sanpun rolled but Koothrappali kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sanpun tries to escape the position.
Koothrappali is looking to control Sanpun but Sanpun is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanpun doesn't escape.
Rajesh Koothrappali has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sanpun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanpun misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koothrappali checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sanpun.
Koothrappali with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanpun. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Sanpun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanpun lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanpun misses the target.
Sanpun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koothrappali.
Sanpun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koothrappali lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Koothrappali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanpun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koothrappali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanpun.
Sanpun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koothrappali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanpun's head backwards.
Koothrappali looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanpun is just out of range.
Sanpun throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanji Sanpun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanpun connects with a high kick.
Jab by Sanpun.
Sanpun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koothrappali connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanpun looks to land a left hand but Koothrappali moved out of range nicely.
Koothrappali thumps Sanpun with a low kick.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanpun checks it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanpun tries a head kick but it misses.
Koothrappali tries a low kick but Sanpun avoids it.
Koothrappali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koothrappali misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanpun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rajesh Koothrappali is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koothrappali throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanpun. Koothrappali does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Koothrappali blocks the low kick.
Sanpun throws a low kick, looking for Koothrappali's leg but Koothrappali calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Koothrappali.
A head kick misses from Sanpun.
Koothrappali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanpun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanpun throws a lazy right hand but Koothrappali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanpun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanpun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanpun throws out a leg kick but Koothrappali moves out of range and Sanpun only half commits.
Sanji Sanpun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanpun.
Koothrappali throws a low kick, looking for Sanpun's leg but Sanpun calmly moves out of range.
Koothrappali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut. Sanpun saw that one coming.
Koothrappali blocks a leg kick.
Koothrappali connects with a body shot that sends Sanpun's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanpun.
Koothrappali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sanpun.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Sanpun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanpun lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Sanpun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanpun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koothrappali looks for the body kick but Sanpun saw that one coming.
Sanpun throws a right and a left that Koothrappali avoids nicely.
Rajesh Koothrappali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanpun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koothrappali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanpun's calf.
Sanpun misses with a hook.
Koothrappali ducks under a wild hook from Sanpun.
Koothrappali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sanpun counters with an inside leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick which misses Sanpun's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanpun tries to avoid it.
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanpun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanpun throws a chopping leg kick but Koothrappali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koothrappali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanpun blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanpun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koothrappali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koothrappali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanpun throws a jab but it's blocked by Koothrappali.
Sanpun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanpun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koothrappali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Sanpun misses its intended target.
Koothrappali lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Koothrappali tenderised Sanpun's leg. Sanpun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koothrappali is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanpun tries to work over Koothrappali's front leg with a kick but Koothrappali checks it.
Koothrappali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanpun lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sanpun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koothrappali connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanpun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanpun looks for the body kick but Koothrappali saw that one coming.
Sanpun tries to land a front kick but Koothrappali steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanpun lands a jab-cross combination.
Koothrappali motions for Sanpun to come forward. Koothrappali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanpun slips under a jab.
Koothrappali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koothrappali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanpun.
Koothrappali throws a chopping leg kick but Sanpun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanpun tries a low kick but Koothrappali avoids it.
Sanpun tries to work over Koothrappali's front leg with a kick but Koothrappali checks it.
Koothrappali's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanpun is defended easily by Koothrappali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanpun, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koothrappali, as that shot connected.
Sanpun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koothrappali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanpun jabs Koothrappali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanpun misses with a takedown attempt - Koothrappali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koothrappali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koothrappali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanpun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koothrappali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanpun scrambles back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun misses with a hook
and Koothrappali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali connects with a leg kick. Sanpun looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali scores with a push kick.
Koothrappali is looking to slow Sanpun down with leg kicks.
Koothrappali looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanpun is just out of range.
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali blocks a head kick by Sanpun.
Sanpun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanpun wants to clinch up but Koothrappali keeps it at a distance.
Koothrappali is looking to slow Sanpun down with leg kicks.
Sanpun tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanpun.
Sanpun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koothrappali.
Sanpun misses with a kick to the body.
Sanpun walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koothrappali throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a head kick!
Koothrappali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanpun takes a step back to recover.
Koothrappali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koothrappali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanpun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koothrappali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koothrappali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanpun moves into the clinch.
Sanpun pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanpun working aggressively here.
Koothrappali slows down the pace here.
Koothrappali is working Sanpun over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun tightens his grip and picks Koothrappali up, before dumping him to the ground. Koothrappali manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koothrappali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanpun defends well.
Koothrappali trying to control the position here.
Koothrappali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanpun lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajesh Koothrappali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koothrappali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajesh Koothrappali!
A victorious Rajesh Koothrappali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Slicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slicer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Morbid Angel - Rapture. 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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274 lbs
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244 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Slicer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Escobar De Vega!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slicer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slicer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Vega if he has to take too many more of those.
A punch lands to the side of De Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vega connects with a leg kick. Slicer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slicer misses with a body kick.
De Vega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slicer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slicer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Vega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slicer.
De Vega's corner calls for a 1-2. De Vega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slicer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Vega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slicer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slicer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Vega. Slicer does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Slicer's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Vega moves out of range of the body kick from Slicer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slicer throws a chopping leg kick but De Vega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Vega throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by De Vega there.
Slicer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Vega is out of range.
Slicer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slicer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slicer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Vega. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slicer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Vega tries to score with a low kick but Slicer moves his leg out of the way.
De Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Slicer is just out of range.
De Vega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slicer can pounce on him.
Escobar De Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from De Vega finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Slicer.
Nice shot by De Vega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Vega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slicer's sensitive parts.
Slicer tries to land a body kick
and De Vega counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Slicer's guard now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Vega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Vega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Vega controlling from the top position.
De Vega pushing down on Slicer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slicer tries to roll over but De Vega keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slicer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Vega.
De Vega controlling the action here.
De Vega throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Slicer to regain full guard.
De Vega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like De Vega might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Slicer is pulling down on De Vega's head. It's preventing any offense from De Vega, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slicer is trying to keep De Vega in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slicer.
De Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slicer.
Slicer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice uppercut there from De Vega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slicer's calf.
Slicer misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Vega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johny Slicer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Vega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Vega with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Escobar De Vega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Vega throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Vega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slicer's calf.
De Vega lands a body shot.
De Vega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slicer if he has to take too many more of those.
De Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Vega.
De Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
Slicer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Slicer.
De Vega moves out of range of the body kick.
De Vega cracks Slicer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slicer is looking to wear down De Vega with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slicer.
Slicer is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Slicer
and De Vega counters with a HUGE slam that knocks Slicer out cold!!! When he eventually wakes up, that one's gunna hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Escobar De Vega!
Escobar De Vega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Hernanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernanes comes into the arena with Awolnation - Sail blaring out of the sound system. Horacio Vanderbeet acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romeo Hernanes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet dives in and scores a takedown into Hernanes's guard.
Hernanes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanderbeet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vanderbeet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vanderbeet looking to pass the guard.
Hernanes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanderbeet is aware though and is defending well.
Vanderbeet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernanes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanderbeet trying to control but Hernanes is working from the bottom.
Hernanes can't keep his opponent in guard - Vanderbeet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vanderbeet is thwarting Hernanes's attempts to control the position.
Vanderbeet wants to take a breather but Hernanes is having none of it.
Vanderbeet passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernanes is working to get back to half guard.
Vanderbeet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hernanes is looking to escape.
Hernanes wants to hold on but Vanderbeet pushes him away.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vanderbeet landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hernanes is squirming around, avoiding Vanderbeet's attempts to control the action.
Vanderbeet dominating with strikes here.
Vanderbeet postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hernanes looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanderbeet landing strikes from the mount and Hernanes is in trouble!
Vanderbeet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vanderbeet with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vanderbeet working Hernanes over with strikes here.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hernanes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hernanes wants to hold on but Vanderbeet pushes him away.
Vanderbeet lands a big elbow.
Vanderbeet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hernanes is bucking up trying to escape but Vanderbeet cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vanderbeet tries to control but Hernanes wriggling away.
Hernanes wants to control but Vanderbeet is having none of it.
Hernanes is bucking up trying to escape but Vanderbeet cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vanderbeet lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hernanes wants to hold on but Vanderbeet pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanderbeet looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hernanes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hernanes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vanderbeet scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hernanes?
Hernanes is rocked!
Vanderbeet connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Hernanes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vanderbeet landing strikes from the mount.
Vanderbeet lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped 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!
Vanderbeet loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hernanes scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Vanderbeet land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Vanderbeet stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Vanderbeet!
A victorious Horacio Vanderbeet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Udo Hitzlsperger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will!. Udo Hitzlsperger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jan Olov Hermansson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Udo Hitzlsperger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Hermansson blocks the leg kick.
Hermansson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermansson. Hitzlsperger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitzlsperger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermansson has a takedown stuffed.
Hermansson tries to clinch but Hitzlsperger moves away
and Hitzlsperger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermansson throws a looping overhand right but Hitzlsperger ducks down to avoid it.
Hermansson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hermansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hermansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger thows a body kick. Hermansson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hitzlsperger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitzlsperger.
Hermansson blocks an uppercut.
Hermansson goes for a takedown attempt but Hitzlsperger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hitzlsperger.
Hitzlsperger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hitzlsperger has a couple of punches blocked by Hermansson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hitzlsperger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hitzlsperger struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermansson controls his hands.
Hermansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitzlsperger struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermansson controls his hands.
Hitzlsperger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitzlsperger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermansson pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hitzlsperger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hermansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hermansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitzlsperger is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitzlsperger is working Hermansson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson keeping moving, preventing Hitzlsperger from controlling successfully.
Hermansson is pulling down on Hitzlsperger's head. It's preventing any offense from Hitzlsperger, at least for the moment.
Hitzlsperger trying to control but Hermansson is working from the bottom.
Hitzlsperger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Skaggs Training Facility *LOP*. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hitzlsperger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hitzlsperger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hitzlsperger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hitzlsperger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermansson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermansson trying to keep a closed guard but Hitzlsperger is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger throws a big elbow that misses.
Hermansson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitzlsperger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hitzlsperger lands a couple of elbows.
Hitzlsperger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hermansson's head.
Hitzlsperger connects with a couple of short punches.
Hitzlsperger with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hitzlsperger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hitzlsperger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermansson is trying to control the position but Hitzlsperger postures up.
Hermansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hitzlsperger wants to control from the top but Hermansson keeps moving.
Hitzlsperger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hermansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitzlsperger is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitzlsperger pushes down on Hermansson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hermansson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hitzlsperger is working away from the top position though.
Hitzlsperger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hermansson is controlling Hitzlsperger's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hitzlsperger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hermansson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hitzlsperger trying to control from half guard but Hermansson is working away.
Hermansson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitzlsperger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitzlsperger's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitzlsperger rolls, trying to escape but Hermansson keeps control of the position.
Hitzlsperger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermansson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hitzlsperger taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Olov Hermansson!
Jan Olov Hermansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Jalovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight. Jalovaara has chosen Die for Metal 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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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaska Jalovaara!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalovaara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jalovaara scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jalovaara 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.
Thory will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick there by Thory.
Thory keeps Jalovaara at a distance using the push kick.
Jalovaara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jalovaara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thory throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thory checks a leg kick.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick which misses Thory's front leg but catches the back leg as Thory tries to avoid it.
Jalovaara blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Jalovaara catches Thory right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalovaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thory blocks a head kick by Jalovaara.
Thory with a hook.
Vic Thory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jalovaara looks to land a left hand but Thory moved out of range nicely.
Jalovaara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thory. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Thory.
Jalovaara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara catches Thory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
Thory misses with a body shot.
Jalovaara catches Thory with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thory dodges the punch combination from Jalovaara.
Thory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jalovaara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thory counters with a nice uppercut.
Thory clinches up with Jalovaara and pushes him back against the cage.
Thory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jalovaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Thory.
Jalovaara misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thory tries a body shot but Jalovaara blocks it.
Jalovaara throws a punch but it's blocked by Thory.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thory.
Jalovaara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thory avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jalovaara has Thory pressed against the cage, preventing Thory from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thory stops a takedown attempt from Jalovaara.
Vic Thory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Jalovaara.
Thory blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jalovaara.
Thory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jalovaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jalovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jalovaara has his takedown stuffed
enabling Thory to counter with a crisp jab.
Thory throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jalovaara on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalovaara throws a lazy right hand but Thory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thory digs a good body shot into Jalovaara's ribs.
Jalovaara tries to score with a low kick but Thory moves his leg out of the way.
Jalovaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jalovaara pushes Thory away with a front kick.
Jalovaara misses with an uppercut.
Thory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jalovaara throws a right hand that misses
and Thory counters with a three punch combo that has Jalovaara backing up. Jalovaara nods at Thory to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Jalovaara as he connects with a hook.
Thory sizes up Jalovaara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jalovaara throws a chopping leg kick but Thory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaska Jalovaara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thory crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jalovaara - the referee stops the clock and Thory gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jalovaara. Thory manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
Jalovaara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick
and Jalovaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jalovaara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jalovaara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A combination from Jalovaara does no damage.
Thory misses with an uppercut. Jalovaara saw that one coming.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thory misses with a straight left.
Thory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jalovaara on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Thory finds it's way through Jalovaara's defenses.
Jalovaara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thory counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thory.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jalovaara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jalovaara being controlled here, momentarily.
Jalovaara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thory is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vic Thory wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jalovaara needs to keep his hands up - Thory had a free shot at his head there.
Jalovaara throws a hook but Thory blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jalovaara. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory avoids the body shot from Jalovaara.
Nice shot lands for Thory.
Jalovaara throws a nice looking combination but Thory bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Thory.
Good shot there by Thory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Thory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thory moves into range and clinches up with Jalovaara.
Thory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thory has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thory pushes Jalovaara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thory lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jalovaara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thory throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thory lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jalovaara misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jalovaara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jalovaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Thory lands a left hand.
Thory gets through Jalovaara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Jalovaara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jalovaara blocks a body shot from Thory.
Thory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalovaara throws the left hand but Thory avoids the punch easily.
Jalovaara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thory swivels and escapes.
Thory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jalovaara. Jalovaara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jalovaara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jalovaara is defended easily by Thory.
Vic Thory is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thory scores with a punch to the head.
Jalovaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jalovaara's hands.
Thory misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory cracks Jalovaara with an open hand slap.
Thory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jalovaara throws out the jab.
Thory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jalovaara doesn't seem bothered though.
Thory connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalovaara.
Jalovaara connects with a right hand. Thory shakes it off.
Thory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalovaara sizes up Thory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thory misses with an uppercut.
Thory scores with a sloppy right hand. Jalovaara should have avoided that one.
Jalovaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Thory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jalovaara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Thory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jalovaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Thory.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Jalovaara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thory under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory moves out of range as Jalovaara strikes.
Jalovaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Thory is just out of range.
Jalovaara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jalovaara throws a shot from downtown. Thory moves away and avoids it.
Thory lands with a nice body punch.
Thory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the body kick.
Jalovaara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara blocks a low kick nicely.
Thory scores with a decent looking hook.
Jalovaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thory.
Thory works Jalovaara's body with a nice hook.
Thory connects with a looping right hand.
Thory throws a low kick but Jalovaara avoids it.
Jalovaara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but Thory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jalovaara if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jalovaara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalovaara.
Thory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jalovaara under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thory tries to score with a low kick but Jalovaara moves his leg out of the way.
Thory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the strikes.
Jalovaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thory throws a front kick aimed at Jalovaara's knee but Jalovaara avoids it well.
Jalovaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Jalovaara.
Thory cracks Jalovaara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jalovaara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thory counters with a one-two to the body.
Thory connects with a looping right hand.
Jalovaara is rocked!
Jalovaara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jalovaara is still on wobbly legs! Can Thory finish him?
Jalovaara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jalovaara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalovaara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thory looks to throw the jab but Jalovaara is out of range.
Thory fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory staying out of range there.
Jalovaara seems to have recovered his senses.
Jalovaara tries to score with a low kick but Thory moves his leg out of the way.
Thory lands a glancing blow to the side of Jalovaara's head.
Jalovaara connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalovaara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thory.
Thory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jalovaara momentarily.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Thory throws a hook but Jalovaara blocks it.
Jalovaara swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thory missing with a left hand there. Jalovaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalovaara lands a nice shot that snaps Thory's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thory lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jalovaara throws a solid leg kick but Thory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalovaara.
Jalovaara loads up on a big right hand but Thory slips the punch.
Thory lands a really nice looking cross but Jalovaara seems unphased.
Jalovaara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thory's waist but Thory gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jalovaara off to one side.
Thory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands with a good body shot.
Thory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thory swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
Thory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thory tries to clinch there but Jalovaara circles away.
Thory moves into the clinch successfully.
Jalovaara misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thory just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jalovaara's brow.
Thory misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Jalovaara blocks an elbow strike.
Thory takes a shot to the head.
Jalovaara avoids a wild elbow strike from Thory.
Jalovaara prevents a body shot from Thory.
Jalovaara wants to take the fight to the mat but Thory manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thory with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jalovaara misses with the head strike.
Jalovaara has a couple of punches blocked by Thory.
Jalovaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thory stops a takedown attempt from Jalovaara.
Vic Thory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Jalovaara.
Thory pushes Jalovaara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jalovaara breaks from the clinch.
Jalovaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory had his way with Jaska Jalovaara in that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
That's time! Thory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thory swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Thory slips a straight right by Jalovaara.
Thory looks to land a combination but Jalovaara avoids it well.
Jalovaara tries to land a front kick but Thory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the body kick from Thory.
Jalovaara throws a solid leg kick but Thory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalovaara.
Thory throws a body punch but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara misses with a looping right.
Jalovaara throws a good cross that connects.
Jalovaara slips a jab from Thory.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory misses with a body punch
and Jalovaara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jalovaara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jalovaara is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thory as he works his way to full guard.
Jalovaara is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thory wants to get back to his feet but Jalovaara is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jalovaara preventing the sweep.
Jalovaara trying to control but Thory is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalovaara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara lands a couple of digs.
Jalovaara preventing the sweep.
Jalovaara forces his way into half guard.
Thory avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jalovaara.
Thory is looking to improve his position.
Thory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jaska Jalovaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalovaara sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jalovaara landing strikes from the mount and Thory is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The referee warns Thory that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thory bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jalovaara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jalovaara looking to control but Thory passes into half guard.
Vic Thory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jalovaara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jalovaara actively working from the bottom here.
Thory perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jalovaara keeps working.
Jalovaara is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalovaara is refusing to be controlled, as Thory sits in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thory is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vic Thory.
Jalovaara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jalovaara's hands.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thory wants it to stay on the feet.
Thory misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaska Jalovaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Thory!
Vic Thory retains his middleweight title!
Vic Thory took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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