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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timpurhkhum Chouncheun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Mangano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chouncheun comes to the cage accompanied by พิณบรรเลง. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timpurhkhum Chouncheun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Mangano!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chouncheun throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Mangano counter with a right hand.
Mangano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chouncheun connects with a solid leg kick.
Chouncheun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mangano circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Chouncheun drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mangano follows Chouncheun to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Mangano!
During a confident post fight interview, Vincent Mangano 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Goldenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davaanyamyn Byambadorj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldenberg comes into the arena with Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still D.R.E. blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Byambadorj's choice of entrance music: OST. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdullah Goldenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldenberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Byambadorj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldenberg tries to clinch up but Byambadorj circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldenberg is looking to clinch but Byambadorj is avoiding it.
Goldenberg tries to clinch but Byambadorj moves out of range.
Byambadorj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Byambadorj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goldenberg tries to clinch but Byambadorj moves away
and Byambadorj counters with a head kick. That will keep Goldenberg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Byambadorj counters with a crisp one two that drops Goldenberg! Byambadorj thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Goldenberg to his feet! Goldenberg is in big trouble!
Goldenberg is rocked!
Goldenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Byambadorj counters with a big left hand that crumples Goldenberg! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
During a confident post fight interview, Davaanyamyn Byambadorj thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borin Chim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Bishop!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Chim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chim working some strikes from top position.
Chim lands a couple of elbows.
Chim won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
Chim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chim is one step ahead there.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bishop tries to strike from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chim throws a big elbow that misses.
Chim working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chim advances position into side control!
Bishop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Chim 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.
Bishop wants to improve his position but Chim is controlling well.
Chim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Chim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chim is trying to control. Bishop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bishop has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chim prevents Bishop from improving his position.
Bishop trying to control but Chim postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
Chim is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chim prevents Bishop from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chim lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chim.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chim connects with a nice short shot to Bishop's temple.
Chim thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Bishop missing with punches from the bottom.
Bishop trying to control but Chim postures up.
Chim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Chim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Chim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chim working the head and body with strikes.
Chim content to control rather than advance.
Bishop tries to roll over but Chim keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chim trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borin Chim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chim fails to land the takedown.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Chim moved out of range.
Chim lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chim. Chim obviously looking to wear him down.
Chim throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chim throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chim throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Chim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop throws a head kick that half lands.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Chim misses with a looping right.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
Chim tries a head kick but it misses.
Chim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop gets a clinch.
Chim looking to slow down the pace here.
Chim misses with some punches.
Chim has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Chim swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but Chim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Chim as the two fighters clinch.
Chim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Chim controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chim.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Chim struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chim breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chim, right into the meat.
Chim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chim lands a jab.
Chim scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Chim keeps it at a distance.
Chim throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chim as he avoids it easily.
Chim cracks Bishop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bishop feints and then cracks Chim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chim down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chim throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chim.
Nice defenses there by Chim.
Arthur Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.
Chim lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop is looking to slow Chim down with leg kicks.
Chim moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Chim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chim is out of range.
Chim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chim throws a sloppy body shot
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Chim from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to hit a switch here but Chim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bishop there!
Chim dominating with strikes here.
Bishop takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Chim connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Chim.
Bishop takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bishop working to try and regain half guard.
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 Borin Chim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bishop scores with a nice head shot.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chim checks a low kick from Bishop.
Bishop throws the left hand but Chim avoids the punch easily.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Chim's legs.
Good leg kick by Chim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bishop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chim.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chim.
A bone on bone clash there as Chim blocks the leg kick.
Chim misses with a leg kick.
Bishop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chim is out of range and Bishop settles back down.
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chim manages to avoid it.
Chim loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop slips a jab from Chim.
Chim moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Chim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Bishop misses
and Chim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bishop is trying to hold Chim in close to prevent damage but Chim has managed to pass into half guard.
Chim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bishop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Chim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chim is trying to control. Bishop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop is not content to let Chim control the position.
Arthur Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Chim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop is not content to let Chim control the position.
Nice strikes from Chim there.
Bishop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bishop is trying to keep Chim in close.
Bishop is looking to sweep but instead, Chim has passed into half guard.
Ground and pound from Chim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chim thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Chim has control of the leg.
Chim wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chim moves into full mount! Bishop won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Bishop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bishop can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chim landing strikes from the mount and Bishop is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop is trying desperately to improve position.
Chim cracks Bishop with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop taking shots to the head.
Chim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bishop can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chim with the ground and pound from mount.
Bishop is rocked!
Chim throwing strikes but Bishop bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Chim blocks nicely.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chim has control of Bishop's left arm, preventing Bishop from doing any damage.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. Chim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by Chim!
And that's the end of the fight!
Borin Chim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borin Chim!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman comes into the arena with Look me in my eyes blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Bellamy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman lands a nice looking body kick.
Bellamy lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellamy scores with a head kick.
Coleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bellamy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coleman.
Coleman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bellamy.
Nice body kick from Coleman.
Bellamy avoids the head kick by Coleman.
Coleman misses with a head kick.
Bellamy misses the shot to the body.
Bellamy doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Coleman throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bellamy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice combination there by Coleman.
It looks like Samuel Bellamy has been cut.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Coleman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellamy tries a low kick but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Coleman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coleman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bellamy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Coleman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bellamy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Coleman!
Bryan Coleman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huone has chosen RMB - Spring as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaivo Huone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grecko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huone.
Grecko looks to land a body kick but Huone moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grecko, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Grecko.
Huone misses with an uppercut.
Grecko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grecko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grecko throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Grecko. Beautiful body shot.
Grecko connects with a looping right hand.
Grecko misses with a leg kick.
Grecko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grecko swings for the body but Huone moves out of range.
Grecko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grecko slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko cracks a nice hook into Huone's ribs.
Grecko misses with a kick to the body.
Grecko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huone.
Huone throws a poor cross that misses
and Grecko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huone won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grecko is working Huone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Grecko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Huone is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grecko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Grecko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grecko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Huone is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko throws an elbow but Huone slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huone dodges the ground and pound from Grecko.
Huone is being controlled here.
Sloppy strikes there by Grecko.
Huone is looking for a sweep.
Grecko wants to control but Huone is keeping him busy.
Huone is looking to regain half guard here but Grecko keeps moving and retains side control.
Grecko cracks Huone with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko is looking to take a break and control but Huone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grecko cracks Huone with a big right hand but Huone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grecko lands a few punches from side control.
Huone is trying to get back to his feet.
Grecko working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Grecko throws a strike aimed at the side of Huone's head but Huone avoids it well.
Huone wants to get back to his feet but Grecko drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huone is looking to regain half guard here but Grecko keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grecko laying and praying for a moment but Huone takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Grecko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grecko misses the shot to the body.
Grecko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huone avoids it really well and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Huone blocks the low kick.
Huone checks a leg kick nicely.
Grecko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grecko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Huone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grecko is looking to wear down Huone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grecko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grecko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huone moves away.
Grecko scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Grecko.
Huone checks a leg kick.
Grecko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huone slips a straight right by Grecko.
Huone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grecko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Huone's guard now.
Huone is trying to keep Grecko in close.
Huone is pulling down on Grecko's head. It's preventing any offense from Grecko, at least for the moment.
Huone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone wants to sweep here but Grecko controlling him for the moment.
Grecko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grecko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huone wants to stand up but Grecko is controlling him.
Grecko wants to pass the guard but Huone is keeping the position.
Grecko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Grecko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko throws a strike but Huone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grecko pulls Huone in close to prevent any damage.
Grecko is trying to control the position but Huone postures up.
Huone tries to stand but Grecko is controlling from the bottom.
Huone won't allow Grecko to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grecko misses with a body kick.
Grecko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tony Grecko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grecko motions for Huone to come forward. Grecko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grecko misses with a kick to the body.
Huone moves out of range as Grecko throws a body kick.
Huone avoids the body shot from Grecko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Huone misses.
Huone checks the leg kick.
Grecko connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Grecko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grecko scores with a leg kick.
Grecko cracks the inside of Huone's front leg.
Grecko takes the fight into the clinch.
Huone scores with a shot to the side of Grecko's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Huone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huone.
Grecko scores with a shot to the side of Huone's head.
Huone has Grecko pushed against the cage.
Grecko tries to work over Huone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grecko's elbow.
Grecko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grecko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grecko swings wildly with an uppercut but Huone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huone misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Huone fails to land.
Huone tries to work over Grecko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grecko lands a nice uppercut.
Grecko tries to work over Huone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grecko misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Grecko fails to land.
Huone is leaning against Grecko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Huone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huone has Grecko pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huone.
Grecko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grecko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grecko has a couple of punches blocked by Huone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huone lands with a light punch inside.
Grecko misses with a punch on the inside.
Huone trying to stall but Grecko improves his position.
Huone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huone.
Huone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grecko's elbow.
Grecko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grecko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tony Grecko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huone looking to slow down the pace here.
Grecko lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko misses with the head strike.
Huone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grecko up against the cage.
Grecko misses with some punches.
Grecko stalling in the clinch.
Grecko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huone backwards.
Grecko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huone misses with some punches.
A short right from Grecko.
Huone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaivo Huone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grecko misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huone tries to work over Grecko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huone blocks an uppercut.
Huone tries to work over Grecko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grecko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grecko scores with a shoulder strike.
Huone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huone throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Huone fails to land.
Grecko tries to throw a body punch but Huone avoids it by throwing Grecko back against the cage.
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 Tony Grecko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grecko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Grecko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reinaldo Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses Ohchooto acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinaldo Aruba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moses Ohchooto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohchooto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aruba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for Aruba with that takedown attempt.
Ohchooto moves into the clinch.
Ohchooto with a knee to the head.
Aruba prevents a body shot from Ohchooto.
Aruba wants to take the fight to the mat but Ohchooto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aruba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ohchooto after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Aruba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aruba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ohchooto lands a knee to the head.
Ohchooto cracks Aruba with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Aruba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aruba is looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto lands a hook that snaps the head of Aruba backwards.
Aruba has Ohchooto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ohchooto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ohchooto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ohchooto scores with a shoulder strike.
Aruba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ohchooto.
Aruba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ohchooto lands a right hand.
Ohchooto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aruba.
Aruba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ohchooto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aruba is breathing heavily.
Ohchooto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ohchooto connects with a body shot that sends Aruba's belly button to the back.
Moses Ohchooto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohchooto jabs Aruba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Ohchooto.
Aruba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ohchooto swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aruba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aruba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ohchooto's waist but Ohchooto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aruba off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ohchooto, as that shot connected.
Aruba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aruba is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Ohchooto.
Oh Aruba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohchooto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aruba, pushing him back against the cage.
Ohchooto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aruba has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ohchooto clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aruba is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ohchooto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ohchooto for a finish.
Aruba is landing with strikes from the back.
Aruba seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto trying to control the position but Aruba manages to sink in the hooks.
Aruba keeps control of the position as Ohchooto tries to break free.
Ohchooto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aruba keeps control of the position as Ohchooto tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aruba is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ohchooto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Aruba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohchooto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aruba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aruba lands a nice shot to the head.
Ohchooto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aruba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ohchooto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ohchooto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aruba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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 Reinaldo Aruba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ohchooto is looking to clinch but Aruba is avoiding it.
Aruba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ohchooto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reinaldo Aruba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aruba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ohchooto pinned against the cage. Ohchooto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ohchooto catches Aruba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ohchooto misses with a two punch combination.
Aruba fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Aruba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohchooto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ohchooto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aruba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ohchooto lands with a nice body punch.
Aruba tries to keep at a distance but Ohchooto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ohchooto looking to throw knees to the head but Aruba is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ohchooto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ohchooto connects with a knee to the head.
Aruba takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aruba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ohchooto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ohchooto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ohchooto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohchooto catches Aruba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ohchooto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aruba shoots for a double leg takedown but Ohchooto sprawls well. He's pushed Aruba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohchooto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohchooto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aruba shoots in for a takedown but Ohchooto shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ohchooto scores with a jab.
Ohchooto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aruba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ohchooto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ohchooto lands a left and a right that send Aruba crashing to the mat, dazed. Ohchooto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ohchooto ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Aruba's jaw. Aruba's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ohchooto does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moses Ohchooto!
During a confident post fight interview, Moses Ohchooto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Mutters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Lords Of Salem . Mutters is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hand of Doom. 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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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nicodemo Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Mutters!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutters moves into the clinch.
Mutters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mutters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Mutters lands a nice shot to the body.
Mutters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Mutters moved out of range nicely.
Mutters tries to clinch up.
Romero tries for a takedown but Mutters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero lands the left hand.
Mutters is looking to clinch.
Mutters looks to clinch
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Romero counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mutters is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero misses with a hook. Mutters ducked under it nicely.
Mutters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
We've been informed that Mutters has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mutters fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mutters pushes Romero away with a front kick.
Mutters moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Mick Mutters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutters tries to clinch
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Mutters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mutters tries to clinch
and Romero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero throws a hook but Mutters avoids it easily.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Mutters jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mutters tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Mutters looks to clinch
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Mutters tries to clinch
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Mutters dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Mick Mutters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Mutters's shoulder, as Mutters tries to avoid the shot.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutters.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutters defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a hook but Mutters blocks it.
Mutters wants to clinch.
Mutters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Mutters is out of range.
Mutters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutters wants to clinch but Romero slips to the side
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero shoots in and drives through. Mutters sprawls well.
Mutters tries to clinch but Romero moves away
and Romero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutters tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
A big left from Romero misses.
Mutters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutters tries to clinch but Romero moves away
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mutters takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero works on Mutters's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero jumps guard and drags Mutters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mutters wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Mutters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mutters has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
Mutters stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Mutters looking to pass the guard.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero has a closed guard, preventing Mutters from standing up.
Mutters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mutters wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mick Mutters.
Mutters looks to clinch
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutters tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Mutters moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutters.
Mutters wants to clinch but Romero slips to the side
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Mutters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutters tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Romero.
Mutters moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Mutters takes one on the button.
Romero throws a leg kick but Mutters moved away.
Mutters tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Mutters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Romero counters with a series of strikes that sends Mutters to the canvas! Romero follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Mutters is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Romero's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Mutters saw that one coming.
Mutters tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutters misses with a head kick.
Mutters tries to clinch
and Mutters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mutters in his tracks.
Mutters instigates a clinch.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutters ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mutters doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Mutters wants to clinch.
Mutters tries to clinch but Romero moves away
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mutters stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutters wants to clinch.
Mutters lands a jab-cross combination.
Mutters tries to clinch up
and Romero counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Mutters down! Romero is looking to finish but Mutters is intelligently defending himself.
Mutters is still in real trouble! Can Romero finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romero is controlling him.
Mutters seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mutters can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Mutters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mutters wants to get back to his feet.
Romero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mutters is just riding it out for now. Romero eventually gives up the hold.
Romero is trying to work for a kimura but Mutters is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is controlling the pace.
Romero is working for a kimura but Mutters is defending it quite comfortably.
Mutters is pressing down on Romero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutters is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mutters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutters manages to break the clinch.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Mutters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutters moves to clinch but Romero breaks away
and Romero counters with an outside leg kick.
Mutters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutters has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mutters avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicodemo Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutters tries to clinch up.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero lands a jab to Mutters's midsection.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutters can do to turn this around?
Mutters doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicodemo Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Mutters. Mutters maintains the clinch.
Mutters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero jumps guard and drags Mutters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mutters postures up and lands a big shot to Romero's brow.
Romero looking to control.
Nicodemo Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutters forces his way into half guard.
Romero wants to improve his position but Mutters is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutters wants to get back to his feet.
Romero tries to roll over but Mutters keeps him under control.
Mutters tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Romero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mutters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mutters's back!
Romero has good solid back control here.
Mutters rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Romero prevents Mutters from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Romero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Romero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mutters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romero.
Romero prevents Mutters from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is looking to advance position but Mutters won't allow it.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero wants to control but Mutters is keeping him busy.
Mutters wants to improve his position but Romero is controlling well.
Romero uses his free foot to push down on Mutters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mutters.
Mutters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Mutters really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Romero looking to ground and pound but Mutters is blocking nicely.
Romero content just to control the position here.
Mick Mutters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutters trying desperately to get to his feet.
Romero is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mutters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mutters shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mutters looks a forlorn figure.
Romero controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
Nicodemo Romero very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Terrible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrible is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: How Deep Is Your Love. 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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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Terrible!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Richards.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Terrible looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
Richards throws a low kick but Terrible moves out of range easily.
Richards misses the jab.
Richards swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terrible.
A good leg kick by Richards.
Terrible throws a one two combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Terrible.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Terrible tries to advance to mount but can't.
Terrible happy to just control the position for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richards is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrible trying to control the position but Richards is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Terrible.
Richards is looking to reverse the position.
Richards wants to control but Terrible postures up.
Terrible is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Richards will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Terrible works to advance to full mount. Richards defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Richards keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Terrible working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to reverse the position but Terrible maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrible can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
Terrible prevents Richards from getting the reversal.
Richards tries to hold on but Terrible pushes him away.
Terrible controlling his opponent.
Terrible postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Richards looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is squirming around, avoiding Terrible's attempts to control the action.
Richards is in all sorts of trouble here.
Terrible goes for an armbar but Richards turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Richards.
Terrible is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Terrible manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Terrible raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Richards wants to control but Terrible is having none of it.
Terrible is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Richards can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrible sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Terrible working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Terrible landing strikes from the mount and Richards is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terrible lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richards hang on?
Terrible in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Terrible controlling from mount.
Terrible trying to control but Richards is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Terrible dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Terrible uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
Terrible fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Richards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Richards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terrible manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Terrible misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richards.
Terrible throws a sloppy head kick and Richards moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Terrible.
Terrible misses with a head kick.
Terrible shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richards sprawls well. Richards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Terrible gets slowly back to his feet.
Richards throws an off balance right hand
and Terrible counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richards won't be happy with that.
Terrible is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Richards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrible working the ground and pound.
Richards is looking for a sweep.
Terrible wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richards keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Terrible presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ivan Terrible has got the better of the ground game so far.
Terrible lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Richards regains half guard.
Terrible moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrible moves into full mount!
Terrible is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Richards can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrible takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Terrible's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Richards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards regains half guard.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Terrible has control of the leg.
Terrible controlling the action here.
Richards wants to control but Terrible passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrible is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Richards sneaks back into half guard.
Richards slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richards controls Terrible momentarily but Terrible frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terrible working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrible trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Terrible showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
A clash of legs there as Terrible blocks the low kick.
Richards moves into range and clinches up with Terrible.
Richards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richards lands an uppercut.
Terrible is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrible.
Terrible misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrible lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Terrible makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richards misses with some punches.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrible.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Terrible's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richards digs a right hand into Terrible's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Terrible's gas tank.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrible misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Richards's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrible avoids the elbow strike from Richards, against the cage.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrible.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards.
A head punch on the inside from Terrible fails to land.
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Terrible lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terrible avoids the elbow strike from Richards, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Terrible scores with a nice short uppercut.
Richards is rocked!
Terrible lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Richards or not.
Terrible lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Richards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terrible blocks an uppercut.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrible.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrible lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Terrible gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Terrible's efforts to push away.
Terrible has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivan Terrible seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrible misses with some punches.
Richards seems to have got his legs back now.
Terrible throws a punch but it's blocked by Richards.
Terrible takes an elbow to the temple.
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Terrible digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Terrible lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richards.
Richards lands a shot to the body.
Keith Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrible.
Terrible blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Terrible.
Terrible lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Terrible fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrible blocking some punches.
Terrible swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrible misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrible scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Terrible on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrible's elbow.
A short right from Richards.
Terrible blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Terrible.
A nice left hand lands by Richards.
Richards digs a right hand into Terrible's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Terrible's gas tank.
Terrible has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Terrible tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrible creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Terrible.
Terrible blocks an elbow strike from Richards.
Terrible is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrible stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Richards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Richards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Terrible - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Terrible.
Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Terrible is defending well for now.
Terrible lands with a short shot to the head.
Terrible takes an elbow to the temple.
Terrible gets through Richards's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Terrible working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Terrible has a couple of punches blocked by Richards.
Terrible is leaning against Richards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terrible prevents a body shot from Richards.
Terrible has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richards is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Terrible misses with the head strike.
Terrible lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Richards.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Richards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrible's elbow.
Ivan Terrible is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richards misses with the head strike.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Terrible.
I've got Terrible winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Terrible!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Terrible 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannibal Lyons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Cooke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cooke wants to clinch up but Lyons keeps it at a distance.
Lyons has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cooke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyons throws out the jab.
Lyons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke shoots and misses
and Lyons counters with an inside leg kick.
Cooke shoots and misses
and Lyons counters with a low kick, right behind Cooke 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Lyons is avoiding it.
Lyons throws a front kick aimed at Cooke's knee but Cooke avoids it well.
Lyons misses with a combination
and Cooke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cooke.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cooke up against the cage.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons gets underhooks to prevent Cooke's takedown attempt.
Cooke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lyons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke pushes Lyons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lyons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lyons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lyons is pressed up against the cage. Cooke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lyons down to the mat. Lyons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lyons tries to work over Cooke's front leg with a kick but Cooke checks it.
Lyons connects with an inside leg kick.
Lyons swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lyons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lyons.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke looks for a takedown but Lyons sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons thumps Cooke with a low kick.
Cooke darts in trying to clinch
and Lyons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown but Lyons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cooke misses with a takedown
and Lyons counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cooke's guard now.
Cooke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lyons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cooke wants to sweep here but Lyons controlling him for the moment.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyons postures up and lands a big shot to Cooke's brow.
Cooke working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooke's head.
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Cooke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lyons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lyons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lyons with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lyons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cooke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lyons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lyons on his heels. He'll look to pass Lyons's guard now, I'm sure.
Lyons wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyons controlling the position.
Cooke is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Lyons.
Cooke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cooke postures up.
Cooke trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Cooke with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke stopping the sweep attempt from Lyons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons is still trying to improve position.
Lyons trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lyons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cooke taking shots to the head.
Cooke is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyons has a good base and remains in mount.
Cooke wants to hold on but Lyons pushes him away.
Lyons fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is trying desperately to improve position.
Cooke holds of for dear life.
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!
Lyons 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.
Lyons is landing with some decent strikes but Cooke is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cooke avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lyons.
Hannibal Lyons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooke taking shots to the head.
Lyons is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Cooke goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Lyons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
Post fight, Hannibal Lyons took to the microphone: 'I'm the Natural Born Killer! Who's next??'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yo Adrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Eerkilaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yo Adrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Eerkilaa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adrian.
Adrian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eerkilaa.
Adrian throws a hook but Eerkilaa avoids it easily.
Adrian wants to clinch.
Eerkilaa scores with a hook.
Eerkilaa throws an off balance right hand
and Adrian counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adrian throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Eerkilaa tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Toni Eerkilaa has been cut.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adrian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adrian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adrian is in close to Eerkilaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eerkilaa controlling the position.
Let's hope that Eerkilaa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Adrian throws a big elbow that misses.
Adrian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eerkilaa's head.
Eerkilaa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adrian wants to control from the top but Eerkilaa keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Eerkilaa holds on and takes a little breather.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Toni Eerkilaa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Adrian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Eerkilaa.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Adrian throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Eerkilaa is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yo Adrian!
In his post fight interview, Yo Adrian gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks to the fans and thanks to my manager. He is the greatest ever!'.
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