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CEC 351 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aimo Pamaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
153 lbs
19 - 13 - 1 |
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172 cm
26
154 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Pamaus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pamaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Pamaus throws a wild body kick that Li sees coming a mile off.
Pamaus needs to keep his hands up - Li had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Aimo Pamaus has been cut.
Li swings for the body but Pamaus moves out of range.
Pamaus lands a head kick. Li smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Decent striking displayed by Pamaus there.
Li swings for the body but Pamaus moves out of range.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Li throws the left hand but Pamaus avoids the punch easily.
Pamaus connects with a solid leg kick.
Pamaus ducks right into an uppercut from Li.
Pamaus throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pamaus.
Pamaus thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Li has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pamaus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pamaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Li lands in his opponent's guard.
Pamaus is wriggling around but Li manages to pass to half guard.
Li wants to free his trapped foot but Pamaus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pamaus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Li throwing shots but Pamaus is blocking nicely.
Li controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Li'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li seems to be looking for submissions.
Pamaus is not content to let Li control the position.
Pamaus pushes Li off looking to stand but Li dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pamaus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pamaus wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Pamaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Li bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Li sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pamaus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Pamaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pamaus stops Li from passing to mount.
Li working the ground and pound but Pamaus is defending the strikes.
Li tries for a kimura but Pamaus is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus is trying to buck Li off.
Li 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.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pamaus keeps working.
Pamaus tries to bench press Li off him but Li keeps the position.
Li wants to control but Pamaus is keeping him busy.
Li prevents Pamaus from escaping the position.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Pamaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wai Man Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aimo Pamaus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Pamaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pamaus.
Pamaus ducks right into an uppercut from Li.
Good leg kick by Pamaus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pamaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li throws a sloppy body shot
and Pamaus counters with a low kick, right behind Li 's knee.
Pamaus takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Pamaus misses the jab.
Pamaus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wai Man Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamaus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Li moves out of range as Pamaus strikes.
A low kick from Li misses
and Pamaus counters with a good low kick that Li was not able to check.
Li throws a series of punches but Pamaus avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pamaus throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pamaus ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li looks to land a left hand but Pamaus moved out of range nicely.
Pamaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Pamaus ducks down to avoid it.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pamaus. Pamaus obviously looking to wear him down.
Li lands with a cross.
Li checks a leg kick.
Li takes a swing at Pamaus's ribcage but misses.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pamaus as he jumps to the side.
Pamaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pamaus throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Pamaus only half commits.
Pamaus throws a leg kick that misses.
Li lands with a hook. Pamaus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pamaus throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li avoids the body shot from Pamaus.
Pamaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Pamaus defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li avoids a kick to the body.
Li throws a hook but Pamaus blocks it.
Pamaus moves away from the strike by Li.
A clash of legs there as Pamaus blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pamaus slips a jab from Li.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Pamaus is just out of range.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pamaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li is looking to slow Pamaus down with leg kicks.
Pamaus ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li moves out of range of the body kick from Pamaus.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li blocks a head kick by Pamaus.
Pamaus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.
Li shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pamaus sprawls well. Pamaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Li takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pamaus throws a wild body kick that Li sees coming a mile off.
Pamaus stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pamaus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li.
Jab by Pamaus.
Pamaus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li misses with a straight right.
Pamaus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Li avoids the head kick by Pamaus.
Pamaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Li misses.
Aimo Pamaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Li. Beautiful body shot.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pamaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li throws a jab when Pamaus was well out of range.
Li swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pamaus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pamaus throws a body kick that misses.
Li shoots in looking for a takedown but Pamaus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Li's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Li throws a hook but Pamaus avoids it easily.
Li takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pamaus throws a solid leg kick but Li takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pamaus.
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li avoids the body shot from Pamaus.
Li takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Pamaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aimo Pamaus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pamaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li connects with a right hand. Pamaus shakes it off.
Li moves out of range of the leg kick from Pamaus.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pamaus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pamaus.
Pamaus slips a straight right by Li.
A left lands for Pamaus.
Pamaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pamaus will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pamaus defends it nicely.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Pamaus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Pamaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pamaus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pamaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pamaus throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pamaus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pamaus cracks Li with a good jab.
Li takes a swing at Pamaus's ribcage but misses.
Li looks to land a body kick but Pamaus moved away.
Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pamaus.
Li shoots and misses
and Pamaus counters with a big head kick but Li shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wai Man Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pamaus!
Pamaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pamaus misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Pamaus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pamaus, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pamauss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pamaus throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Li doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Pamaus.
Li shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pamaus but Pamaus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Li scores with a takedown into Pamaus's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Pamaus.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Pamaus blocks nicely.
Li wants to control from the top but Pamaus keeps moving.
Li looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamaus wants to stand up but Li is controlling him.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li trying to control but Pamaus is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pamaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aimo Pamaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pamaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li scores with a takedown into Pamaus's guard.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pamaus is keeping the position for now.
Pamaus can't keep his opponent in guard - Li advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Li passes to full mount!
Pamaus wants to control but Li is having none of it.
Li landing strikes, looking to finish!
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 Wai Man Li.
I think Li 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aimo Pamaus!
In defeat, Wai Man Li stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd rather die than lose to a joker like this guy again. I don't know where things went wrong, but I guarantee a win next time out.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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181 cm
32
193 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Justice with an uppercut!
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Matt Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Justice tries a head kick but it misses.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Justice counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Matt Diaz has been cut.
Justice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Justice there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justice throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Justice's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Justice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Justice is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Justice defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz trying to advance position but Justice counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz pushing down on Justice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Justice knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Justice is defending well.
Justice won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Justice is working away.
Justice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Justice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Justice.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Justice down.
Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Justice's defenses.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Diaz'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.
Justice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Justice.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz motions for Justice to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Justice throws a one two combo.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Justice counters with a slapping leg kick.
Justice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Justice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justice but Justice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justice avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Diaz.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Justice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Justice misses with a straight right.
Justice throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Justice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz feints and then cracks Justice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Justice down.
Justice defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice tries to clinch up.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Justice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Justice explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Justice checks it.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justice.
Diaz throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Justice ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Justice tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justice connects with a solid leg kick.
Justice stuffs the takedown.
Justice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnny Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Matt Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Justice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justice circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Justice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Justice. That did some damage!
Justice steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diaz. That one must have hurt.
Justice scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Justice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justice.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt Diaz's cut.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Justice connects with a crisp jab.
Justice scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Justice moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook. Justice ducked under it nicely.
Justice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Justice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Justice throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Justice defends it nicely.
Diaz takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Justice, right into the meat.
Justice misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz lunges at Justice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Justice's hand.
Justice avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Justice takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Justice under the eye.
Justice misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Justice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnny Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Justice.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Justice sprawls well.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Justice. Justice obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Justice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justice throws a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Justice is having none of it.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Justice defends the submission attempt.
Justice is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matt Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justice won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Justice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice actively working from the bottom here.
Johnny Justice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Justice is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Justice lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Justice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Justice scrambles back to his feet.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Justice moved away.
Justice drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Justice is looking for the KO!
Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Justice is out of range.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Justice finish him?
Justice moves in close and cracks Diaz with a massive right hand! Diaz, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Justice!
Johnny Justice took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Big Kabosh for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caol Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caol Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Greene!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno misses the jab.
Greene slips under a jab.
Uno blocks a head kick by Greene.
Greene has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uno finds it's way round the side to connect with Greene's head.
Uno shoots in and bounces Greene off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Greene is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Greene breaks the clinch.
That kick from Greene tenderised Uno's leg. Uno is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been hearing reports that Uno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greene.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uno thuds his right hand into Greene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greene digs a good hook to Uno's body.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene misses with a low kick as Uno jumps back.
Greene takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uno.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uno.
Uno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Uno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uno.
Uno blocks the body kick.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uno fails with the takedown.
Greene throws a lazy uppercut
and Uno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greene!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Greene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uno.
Greene is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uno's back!
Uno turns into Greene and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene kicks Uno off and gets to his feet.
Uno throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Caol Uno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uno with a jab.
Uno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greene on the side of the head.
Greene throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greene misses with a head kick.
Uno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greene on the side of the head.
Greene tries to land a front kick but Uno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Greene misses.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a head kick but Uno moves out of range.
Uno cracks Greene with a good jab.
Greene looks for the body kick but Uno saw that one coming.
Uno misses the shot to the body.
Greene throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greene slips under a jab from Uno.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Uno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greene has time to react.
Billy Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene lands with a cross.
Greene attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Greene moves away from the strike by Uno.
Greene lands with a kick to the temple. Uno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed right hand from Uno misses the target.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caol Uno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greene has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uno misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uno.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uno lands the left hand.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Uno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Uno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uno manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uno moves away from the strike by Greene.
Uno drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greene is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uno trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Caol Uno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Uno.
Uno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uno. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene scores with a head kick. Uno tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Uno cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
Greene fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uno is out of range.
A slow jab from Uno misses its intended target.
Greene throws a head kick but Uno moves out of range.
Greene defending well as Uno loads up on a big left hand.
Uno scores with a jab to the body.
Uno jabs Greene to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greene moves away from the strike by Uno.
Good work by Uno as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Uno.
Uno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greene finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene throws a head kick but Uno moves out of range.
Uno shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greene lands with a right hand.
Greene throws a solid leg kick but Uno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greene.
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks Uno off balance momentarily.
Uno throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Uno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene walks into a stiff left hand from Uno.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uno.
Uno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Uno's shoulder, as Uno tries to avoid the shot.
Greene leaves Uno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caol Uno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uno loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Uno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Billy Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greene is trying to control Uno's posture but Uno avoids it.
Caol Uno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Uno is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno lands an elbow.
Uno wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Uno postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Uno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Greene is looking for a sweep.
Uno misses with the ground and pound.
Uno working the ground and pound but Greene is defending the strikes.
Uno sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greene is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Uno postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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Uno lands some shots froms side control.
Greene is trying to improve his position.
Uno is working Greene over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Uno.
Greene on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Uno 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.
Uno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Uno working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Uno dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Greene takes a swing at Uno's ribcage but misses.
Greene looks to land a combination but Uno avoids it well.
Uno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uno avoids the head kick by Greene.
Uno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Uno checks the leg kick.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Uno misses with a wild body shot.
Uno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greene napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Uno sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greene is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Uno 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.
Greene tries to escape but Uno is in control.
Greene is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Uno is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greene trying to control but Uno postures up.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
Uno stops Greene from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Uno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uno thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Greene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uno.
Greene wants to improve his position but Uno is controlling well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Uno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greene works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greene has momentary wrist control but Uno slips an elbow through the middle.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uno postures up.
Uno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene slips under a jab.
Uno misses with a few strikes there.
Uno loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Uno blocks a low kick nicely.
Caol Uno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene defending well as Uno loads up on a big left hand.
Uno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Uno shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Uno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uno is defended easily by Greene.
Uno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Billy Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene throws a body punch but Uno moves out of range.
Uno lands a really nice looking cross but Greene seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caol Uno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uno 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caol Uno!
Caol Uno took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes into the arena with Róisín Murphy - Pandora blaring out of the sound system. Avalon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk. James Avalon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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33
213 lbs
30 - 14 - 1 |
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205 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, James Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Avalon is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a head kick. That will keep Avalon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Avalon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Avalon looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Avalon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avalon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avalon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Avalon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avalon gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avalon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Avalon misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a big head kick but Avalon shrugs it off.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avalon throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Avalon misses.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Avalon throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avalon throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avalon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avalon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Avalon with a nice cross.
Avalon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a body kick.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Avalon looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avalon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avalon.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Avalon, right into the meat.
Avalon throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Avalon moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Avalon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avalon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Avalon misses
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Avalon backing up. Avalon nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Avalon lands a jab to the head.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avalon misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Avalon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Avalon scores with a hook.
It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
Nice shot by Avalon.
Nice cross by Avalon.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Avalon misses.
Avalon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Avalon's corner calls for a 1-2. Avalon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avalon.
James Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avalon. Avalon obviously looking to wear him down.
Avalon misses with a looping right.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
Avalon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Avalon moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Avalon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy tries to circle away but Avalon has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Avalon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Avalon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Avalon has him pressed against the cage.
Avalon swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avalon has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Avalon has the dominant position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Avalon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Avalon tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Avalon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avalon.
Avalon misses with a punch on the inside.
Avalon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Avalon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avalon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Avalon breaks the clinch.
Avalon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon just misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avalon motions for Murphy to come forward. Avalon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Avalon.
Avalon stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.
Avalon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avalon throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Avalon.
Jab by Avalon.
Avalon looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Avalon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Avalon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Avalon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
Avalon throws a leg kick that misses.
Avalon looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy slips a straight right by Avalon.
Avalon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Avalon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Avalon throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
James Avalon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avalon throws a leg kick that misses.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Avalon throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Avalon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
Avalon lands a head shot.
Avalon misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Avalon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avalon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avalon.
Avalon misses with a few strikes there.
Avalon throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Avalon only half commits.
Murphy slips under a jab from Avalon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
Avalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
A head kick misses from Avalon.
Avalon thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses the shot to the body.
Avalon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Avalon.
Avalon throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avalon wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Avalon misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Avalon misses.
A jab lands there for Avalon.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
Avalon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avalon lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Avalon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avalon misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Avalon.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Avalon.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avalon.
A shot to the body from Avalon misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Avalon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avalon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Avalon!
A victorious James Avalon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Brian Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to say to my fans that I'm sorry.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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174 lbs
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26
179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Repe Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ruutu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorsa misses with a wild body shot.
Sorsa drops his hands momentarily and Ruutu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sorsa throws a looping overhand right but Ruutu ducks down to avoid it.
Ruutu slips a jab and a cross from Sorsa.
Sorsa connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruutu slips under a jab.
Ruutu scores with a one two! Sorsa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sorsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sorsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruutu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sorsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruutu tries a low kick but Sorsa avoids it.
Sorsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruutu is fending him off so far but Sorsa persists. Nope, Ruutu circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Sorsa 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.
Jakke Ruutu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repe Sorsa.
Ruutu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu cracks Sorsa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Sorsa.
Ruutu cracks a nice hook into Sorsa's ribs.
Sorsa throws a hook but Ruutu avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sorsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sorsa misses with a straight right.
Sorsa looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
Ruutu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorsa.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruutu gets caught napping as Sorsa dives in and scores a takedown. Ruutu manages to retain guard.
Sorsa preventing the sweep.
Ruutu is controlling Sorsa's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorsa is stalling in the full guard.
Ruutu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sorsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa throws an elbow that misses. Ruutu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sorsa's guard. Nice move by Ruutu!
Ruutu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruutu trying to control but Sorsa is working from the bottom.
Ruutu postures up.
Ruutu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruutu wants to control from the top but Sorsa keeps moving.
Ruutu throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruutu controls the pace.
Ruutu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ruutu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruutu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sorsa moves out of range of the body kick from Ruutu.
Sorsa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruutu has time to react.
Sorsa misses with a low kick as Ruutu jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorsa. Ruutu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Sorsa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruutu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruutu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sorsa checks it well.
Ruutu throws a sloppy body shot
and Sorsa counters with a shoot takedown. Ruutu fights it but they end up in guard.
Sorsa distracts Ruutu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sorsa wants to pass the guard but Ruutu is keeping the position.
Sorsa trying to control but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Sorsa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ruutu misses with an uppercut.
Sorsa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruutu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorsa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jakke Ruutu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruutu misses with an uppercut.
Ruutu blocks the body kick.
Ruutu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruutu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorsa misses with a low kick.
Sorsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruutu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruutu throws a leg kick but Sorsa moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa walks into a left hand.
Ruutu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sorsa looks to land a body kick but Ruutu moved away.
Sorsa misses with a hook. Ruutu ducked under it nicely.
Ruutu takes a swing at Sorsa's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruutu scores with a nice head shot.
Ruutu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruutu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorsa.
Sorsa tries to bum rush Ruutu with a series of wild strikes but Ruutu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruutu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruutu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruutu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruutu scores with a head kick.
Sorsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruutu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sorsa.
Sorsa throws a shot from downtown. Ruutu moves away and avoids it.
Ruutu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sorsa looks to land a combination but Ruutu avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruutu. Sorsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorsa.
Sorsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruutu thumps Sorsa with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa checks a low kick from Ruutu.
Sorsa shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruutu sprawls well. He's pushed Sorsa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sorsa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruutu.
Sorsa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruutu.
Sorsa misses with a straight left.
Sorsa throws a solid leg kick but Ruutu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sorsa.
Ruutu throws a body shot but no joy.
Sorsa is looking to slow Ruutu down with leg kicks.
Ruutu tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sorsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruutu, which made it look bad.
Sorsa fails to land the takedown.
Jakke Ruutu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Repe Sorsa.
Ruutu darts in trying to clinch
and Sorsa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sorsa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
Sorsa preventing the sweep.
Ruutu is looking for a triangle here but Sorsa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ruutu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ruutu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sorsa is looking to control Ruutu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sorsa avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sorsa.
Ruutu throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruutu passes Sorsa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sorsa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ruutu wants to stand up but Sorsa is controlling the position.
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 Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
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!
Sorsa misses with a kick to the body.
Ruutu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sorsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruutu is looking to chop away at Sorsa's legs.
Ruutu throws a sloppy head kick and Sorsa moves out of range easily.
Ruutu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruutu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruutu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sorsa.
Sorsa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruutu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ruutu. No joy for Sorsa on that attempt.
Sorsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruutu scores with a jab to the head.
Ruutu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sorsa misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruutu.
Sorsa throws a body punch but Ruutu moves out of range.
Sorsa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruutu.
Sorsa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ruutu throws out a loose jab but Sorsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sorsa slips a straight right by Ruutu.
Ruutu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Ruutu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sorsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruutu moves out of range as Sorsa strikes.
Ruutu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sorsa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Repe Sorsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruutu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu trying to pass the guard but Sorsa defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutu is looking to stall here but Sorsa recovers full guard.
Sorsa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Repe Sorsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sorsa wants to sweep here but Ruutu controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sorsa wants to control from the top but Ruutu keeps moving.
Sorsa throws a big elbow that misses.
Sorsa is pushing down on Ruutu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruutu is fighting to maintain full guard but Sorsa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sorsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sorsa controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa wants to take a breather but Ruutu is having none of it.
Ruutu is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ruutu gets back to full guard.
Ruutu is trying to control the position but Sorsa postures up.
Ruutu is pulling down on Sorsa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sorsa, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorsa wants to pass the guard but Ruutu is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Repe Sorsa.
I think Ruutu 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jakke Ruutu!
Our winner, Jakke Ruutu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonhomme Sept Heures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machete kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lonely Day . Sept Heures has chosen Monster Mash 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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157 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
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165 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Andres Machete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonhomme Sept Heures!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sept Heures throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sept Heures feints and as Machete raises his hands in defense, Sept Heures changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sept Heures trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machete is on top in guard.
Sept Heures is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machete defends well.
Sept Heures wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete stays in close to Sept Heures's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sept Heures is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machete is aware though and is defending well.
Sept Heures looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machete passes into side control.
Machete decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sept Heures to his feet.
Machete feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sept Heures's calf.
Machete throws a hook to the side of Sept Heures's head but Sept Heures sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sept Heures tries to clinch up
and Machete counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures shoots for a takedown but Machete saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machete lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sept Heures lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sept Heures lands a nice looking kick to the body. Machete takes a step back to recover.
Sept Heures wants to clinch.
Machete tests Sept Heures's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machete misses with a low kick.
Sept Heures tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sept Heures tries to close the distance and clinch but Machete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machete swats away the attempt to clinch by Sept Heures.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sept Heures or perhaps it was just good defense by Machete, which made it look bad.
Machete fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sept Heures tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machete throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machete connects with a leg kick. Sept Heures looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sept Heures wants to land a leg kick but Machete is out of range.
Sept Heures tries to clinch but Machete moves away
and Machete counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sept Heures looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sept Heures changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machete tries to avoid it but Sept Heures manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machete to the ground. Machete escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andres Machete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonhomme Sept Heures.
Machete waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sept Heures.
Machete is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sept Heures shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures lands a head shot.
Sept Heures dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machete. That did some damage!
Sept Heures tries to land a front kick but Machete steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machete gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sept Heures to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sept Heures has gone for a leg lock! Machete slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sept Heures's guard.
Machete is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Machete dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sept Heures sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machete tries to sprawl but Sept Heures drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sept Heures wants to take a breather but Machete is having none of it.
Machete makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machete.
Machete has control of Sept Heures's left arm, preventing Sept Heures from doing any damage.
Machete wants to stand but Sept Heures is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete keeping moving, preventing Sept Heures from controlling successfully.
Sept Heures thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sept Heures won't allow Machete to get back to his feet.
Sept Heures tries to free his leg and advance position but Machete is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machete checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sept Heures finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sept Heures lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machete will feel that in the morning.
Machete lands a lovely overhand right.
Sept Heures checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andres Machete is winning the standup battle so far.
Machete cracks Sept Heures with a good jab.
Machete jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sept Heures looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.
Machete pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Sept Heures
and Machete counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machete displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sept Heures.
Sept Heures walks into a jab.
Machete is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sept Heures can do to turn this around?
A head kick from Machete lands but Sept Heures takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Machete.
Sept Heures is looking to land body kicks.
Andres Machete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sept Heures drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sept Heures trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom.
Sept Heures drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machete looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machete looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machete!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Machete looks to score with a jab to the body but Sept Heures is just out of range.
Sept Heures swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sept Heures chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machete can pounce on him.
Sept Heures looks to land a body kick but Machete moved away.
Sept Heures is looking to clinch.
Machete looks for the body kick but Sept Heures saw that one coming.
Machete looks to land a combination. Sept Heures sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machete tests Sept Heures's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures clinches.
Machete managing to block the knees to the body from Sept Heures.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Machete softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sept Heures tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machete smiles and moves away.
Machete scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sept Heures misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machete.
Machete fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sept Heures looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machete slaps away a takedown attempt from Sept Heures, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andres Machete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonhomme Sept Heures.
Sept Heures on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sept Heures tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Machete dominated that second round.
That's time! Machete's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Machete lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sept Heures takes a step back to recover.
Machete defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sept Heures.
Machete fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sept Heures checks it well.
Machete avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sept Heures walks into a stiff left hand from Machete.
Sept Heures misses with an uppercut.
Machete swats away the attempt to clinch by Sept Heures.
Machete is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sept Heures shoots in for a double leg but Machete sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sept Heures throws the kick towards the body but Machete avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Machete.
Sept Heures on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sept Heures wants to clinch.
Sept Heures tries to clinch
and Machete counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sept Heures tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machete throws a wild body kick that Sept Heures sees coming a mile off.
Machete avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sept Heures doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machete counters with an inside leg kick.
Andres Machete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonhomme Sept Heures.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machete!
A shot to the body from Sept Heures misses
and Machete counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sept Heures's knee momentarily.
Sept Heures takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sept Heures takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machete connects with a high kick.
Sept Heures tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonhomme Sept Heures seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sept Heures walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machete.
Machete feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sept Heures's calf.
Machete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sept Heures takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sept Heures will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machete.
Sept Heures tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machete defends well and Sept Heures ends up having to push Machete into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machete breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Machete tenderised Sept Heures's leg. Sept Heures is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machete with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sept Heures keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sept Heures fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonhomme Sept Heures has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sept Heures tries to clinch
and Machete counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sept Heures is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sept Heures throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machete lands a head kick!
Sept Heures throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machete's waist but Machete gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sept Heures off to one side.
Machete fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sept Heures's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machete connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sept Heures momentarily.
Sept Heures closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machete circles away.
We've been told by Machete's head coaches at Axia Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machete lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machete keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machete scores with a head kick. Sept Heures tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sept Heures is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machete rather than just go for the knockout.
Sept Heures misses with a low kick.
Machete lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andres Machete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machete lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sept Heures fails to land the takedown.
Machete sizes up Sept Heures with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machete lands a jab to Sept Heures's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Machete. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sept Heures looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sept Heures takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machete works over Sept Heures's head and body with a nice combination.
Sept Heures thows a leg kick but Machete checks it
and Machete counters with a low kick, right behind Sept Heures 's knee.
Sept Heures looks to score with a jab to the body but Machete is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Machete showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machete, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Machete!
Andres Machete was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBobby has chosen Cold as Ice -- MOP as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
209 lbs
32 - 16 - 3 |
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212 lbs
21 - 10 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBobby misses with a hook.
McBobby dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
McBobby throws a big shot that misses.
McBobby lands a big head kick that sends Nelson tumbling to the mat! McBobby takes a step backwards and waves Nelson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBobby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McBobby.
Nelson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but McBobby keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Nelson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nelson 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.
McBobby wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but McBobby is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson wants to control from the top but McBobby keeps moving.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
McBobby is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McBobby's head.
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McBobby is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McBobby has escaped and now he's on top!
McBobby wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McBobby trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
McBobby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McBobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McBobby controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McBobby trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
McBobby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson working for a triangle but McBobby defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBobby wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBobby defends it easily.
McBobby preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nelson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby McBobby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
McBobby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by McBobby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBobby.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
McBobby's coach down at MagicalFatFarm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McBobby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McBobby throws a head punch that misses.
McBobby misses with an elbow over the top.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Nelson working aggressively here.
McBobby struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
McBobby digs a right hand underneath Nelson's ribcage. Nelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McBobby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobby throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobby throws an elbow that misses.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobby missing with knees to the body.
McBobby lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
McBobby tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from McBobby.
A short body shot lands from Nelson as the two fighters clinch.
McBobby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson lands a hook that snaps the head of McBobby backwards.
McBobby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBobby blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson avoids a wild elbow strike from McBobby.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nelson pushes McBobby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBobby blocks a body shot from Nelson.
McBobby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McBobby misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, McBobby throws an elbow but misses.
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBobby backwards.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but McBobby avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McBobby throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from McBobby.
McBobby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by McBobby.
McBobby is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nelson gets control of McBobby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nelson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McBobby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson trying to control the position.
McBobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBobby preventing the sweep.
McBobby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBobby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McBobby tries to land a leg kick but Nelson saw it coming and moves away.
McBobby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nelson is out of range and McBobby settles back down.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
McBobby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBobby. McBobby obviously looking to wear him down.
McBobby throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
McBobby throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson forces McBobby back against the cage and clinches.
McBobby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike from McBobby.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBobby's elbow.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBobby.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Nelson.
McBobby throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson misses with the head strike.
McBobby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McBobby breaks from the clinch.
McBobby misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby McBobby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McBobby tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Bobby McBobby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBobby tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBobby, as that shot connected.
McBobby lands a head shot.
McBobby throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson rushes McBobby and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBobby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBobby's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
McBobby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson avoiding damage as McBobby throws knees to the body.
McBobby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McBobby gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
McBobby breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a leg kick but McBobby checks it.
Nelson tries for a takedown but McBobby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBobby misses with a low kick.
Nelson rushes McBobby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBobby lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, McBobby throws an elbow but misses.
McBobby lands a nice elbow.
Gunnar Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike.
McBobby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but McBobby uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, McBobby throws an elbow but misses.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from McBobby fails to land.
McBobby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBobby's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McBobby.
Nelson tries a body shot but McBobby blocks it.
McBobby lands a right hand.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
McBobby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McBobby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnar Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBobby lands an elbow inside.
McBobby is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McBobby misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nelson tries to stall but McBobby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McBobby lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
Gunnar Nelson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McBobby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from McBobby.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
McBobby misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
McBobby prevents a body shot from Nelson.
A head punch on the inside from McBobby fails to land.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike from McBobby.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
McBobby lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McBobbys head.
McBobby lands a damaging elbow.
Bobby McBobby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeez, Gunnar Nelson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBobby lands an elbow just above Nelson 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gunnar Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby McBobby!
Bobby McBobby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has chosen Since the Flood- as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28 - 11 - 2 |
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26 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuduro lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuduro doesn't manage to clinch there - Velazquez circles away.
Velazquez gets caught flat footed, as Kuduro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kuduro postures up.
Kuduro tries to free his leg and advance position but Velazquez is retaining full guard.
Velazquez is pulling down on Kuduro's head to control his posture.
Velazquez controls Kuduro momentarily but Kuduro frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kuduro postures up in Velazquez's guard and throws a big left but Velazquez blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kain Velazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro throws a leg kick but Velazquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velazquez moves out of range as Kuduro throws a body kick.
Velazquez thumps Kuduro with a low kick.
Kuduro lands with an uppercut that bounces Velazquez off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as Velazquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuduro doesn't seem phased though.
Kuduro moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuduro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velazquez.
Velazquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velazquez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuduro checks it well.
Kuduro closes the distance and clinches.
Kuduro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuduro.
Velazquez misses with a body punch.
Kuduro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velazquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Velazquez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velazquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velazquez can't break the clinch.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the body.
Kuduro blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kuduro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuduro lands with a left to the head.
Kuduro misses with the head strike.
Kuduro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velazquez's elbow.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the body.
Kuduro tries to throw a body punch but Velazquez avoids it by throwing Kuduro back against the cage.
Kuduro lands with a short shot to the head.
Velazquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuduro blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuduro misses with a body punch.
Kuduro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velazquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuduro.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Kuduro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velazquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez works on Kuduro's body with a couple of short punches.
Velazquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuduro controls his hands.
Velazquez lands a shot to the body.
Velazquez breaks from the clinch.
Kuduro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velazquez is looking to land body kicks.
Kuduro swings for the body but Velazquez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Velazquez.
Velazquez connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuduro tries to clinch up but Velazquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuduro misses with a wild body shot.
Kuduro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuduro looks to land a combination but Velazquez avoids it well.
Kuduro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuduro misses the target.
Velazquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuduro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velazquez throws a leg kick but Kuduro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kain Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throws a low kick, looking for Kuduro's leg but Kuduro calmly moves out of range.
Velazquez scores with a nice head shot.
Velazquez is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Velazquez.
Nice shot by Velazquez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Velazquez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuduro checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velazquez throws a leg kick but Kuduro checks it.
Velazquez misses with a low kick as Kuduro jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuduro. Velazquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuduro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kuduro pushing down on Velazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Velazquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Velazquez wants to control but Kuduro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That kick from Velazquez tenderised Kuduro's leg. Kuduro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuduro just misses with a punch to the body.
Velazquez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Velazquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Velazquez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuduro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuduro throws a series of punches but Velazquez moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kuduro.
Velazquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuduro.
Velazquez keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuduro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Velazquez.
Velazquez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kain Velazquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuduro moves into range and clinches up with Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a head punch that misses.
Kuduro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velazquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuduro.
Kuduro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez blocks a body shot from Kuduro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuduro.
Kuduro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velazquez tries to throw a body punch but Kuduro avoids it by throwing Velazquez back against the cage.
Kuduro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuduro - that landed with a thud.
Velazquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuduro.
Kuduro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velazquez can do to turn this around?
Velazquez tries to throw a body punch but Kuduro avoids it by throwing Velazquez back against the cage.
Kuduro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velazquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuduro backwards.
Velazquez is trying to break the clinch but Kuduro is controlling him.
Velazquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuduro blocks an uppercut.
Velazquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velazquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velazquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuduro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kuduro.
Kuduro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuduro.
Velazquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velazquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velazquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuduro blocking some punches.
Kuduro misses with some punches.
Danza Kuduro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuduro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro misses with a body punch.
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!
Velazquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velazquez tries to work over Kuduro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuduro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velazquez blocks an uppercut.
Velazquez lands a right hand.
Velazquez looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Kuduro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuduro.
Velazquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuduro digs a right hand underneath Velazquez's ribcage. Velazquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro lands a hook that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
Kuduro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velazquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuduro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velazquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuduro lands a hook that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
Kuduro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuduro lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuduro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velazquez tries to work over Kuduro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuduro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuduro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velazquez.
A short right from Velazquez on the inside.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velazquez scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velazquez prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
Velazquez working aggressively here.
Kuduro misses with a body punch.
Kuduro blocking some punches.
Kuduro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velazquez takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velazquez fails to land.
Kuduro tries a body shot but Velazquez blocks it.
Kuduro tries a body shot but Velazquez blocks it.
Kuduro misses with the head strike.
Kuduro pushes Velazquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Velazquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuduro.
Velazquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuduro pushes Velazquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velazquez prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
A body shot lands from Kuduro.
Velazquez is breathing heavily.
Velazquez takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuduro misses the target.
Kuduro tries to clinch there but Velazquez circles away.
Kuduro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuduro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Velazquez misses with an uppercut.
Kuduro just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Velazquez tenderised Kuduro's leg. Kuduro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuduro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuduro forces Velazquez back against the cage and clinches.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Kuduro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuduro tries to throw a body punch but Velazquez avoids it by throwing Kuduro back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velazquez blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velazquez.
Kuduro tries to throw a body punch but Velazquez avoids it by throwing Kuduro back against the cage.
Velazquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuduro backwards.
Kuduro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez blocks an uppercut.
Velazquez taking a breather.
Kuduro misses with a body punch.
Velazquez misses with a punch to the body.
Velazquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velazquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuduro lands with a left to the head.
Velazquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuduro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuduro is working Velazquez over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Velazquez as the two fighters clinch.
Velazquez is leaning against Kuduro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velazquez tries to stall but Kuduro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuduro throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kuduro on the inside.
Velazquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuduro controls his hands.
Velazquez tries to throw a body punch but Kuduro avoids it by throwing Velazquez back against the cage.
Kain Velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuduro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velazquez blocking some punches.
Velazquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuduro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velazquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velazquez digs a right hand underneath Kuduro's ribcage. Kuduro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velazquez.
Kuduro prevents a body shot from Velazquez.
Kuduro throws a punch but it's blocked by Velazquez.
Kuduro throws a punch but it's blocked by Velazquez.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Kuduro swings wildly with an uppercut but Velazquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kuduro fails to land.
Velazquez lands with a light punch inside.
Kuduro blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
Velazquez has a couple of punches blocked by Kuduro.
Velazquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuduro is looking to land body kicks.
Velazquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuduro missing with a left hand there. Velazquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velazquez misses with a low kick.
Kuduro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velazquez closes the distance and clinches.
Velazquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuduro blocks a body shot from Velazquez.
Velazquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuduro prevents a body shot from Velazquez.
Velazquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velazquez blocks a body shot from Kuduro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro working aggressively here.
Velazquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Velazquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuduros head.
Velazquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuduro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuduro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velazquez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuduro misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velazquez.
A left hand lands to the body for Velazquez.
Velazquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuduro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velazquez throws a head punch that misses.
Velazquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velazquez prevents a body shot from Kuduro.
Kuduro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danza Kuduro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velazquez lands a body punch.
Velazquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuduro.
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 Danza Kuduro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuduro, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danza Kuduro!
Danza Kuduro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flo Wer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatame comes to the cage accompanied by Storm. Wer has chosen My Sweet Lord by George Harrison as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Wer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wer connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gatame.
Gatame throws a sloppy head kick and Wer moves out of range easily.
Gatame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatame attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wer misses with a body punch
and Gatame counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wer trying to hold on to Gatame's head to control him but Gatame postures up.
Gatame has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Gatame there.
Wer wants to improve his position but Gatame is controlling well.
Gatame thows a huge punch but Wer dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatame.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gatame lands a nice short elbow.
Wer is looking to improve his position.
Wer trying to control from the bottom.
Wer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatame.
Wer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gatame 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.
Gatame is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gatame's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gatame postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatame works over Wer with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame distracts Wer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wer is rocked!
Gatame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wer is still in real trouble! Can Gatame finish him?
Gatame controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wer seems to have recovered his senses.
Wer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wer wants to sweep here but Gatame controlling him for the moment.
Wer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gatame stopping the sweep attempt from Wer.
Gatame trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wer has momentary wrist control but Gatame slips an elbow through the middle.
Wer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gatame cracks Wer with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wer is trying to keep Gatame in close.
Gatame wants to control from the top but Wer keeps moving.
Wer wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatame accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatame.
Gatame with a nice head shot there.
Gatame scoring with some ground and pound.
Wer is trying to control the position but Gatame postures up.
Gatame stands up over Wer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gatame works over Wer with some ground and pound from guard.
Wer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wer controls Gatame momentarily but Gatame frees himself.
Wer keeping full guard, as Gatame tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wer wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatame is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gatame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wer working for submissions but it's allowed Gatame to get to half guard.
Wer wants to control but Gatame is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Gatame there.
We've been hearing that Gatame has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gatame is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wer is just riding it out for now. Gatame eventually gives up the hold.
Gatame lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wer tries to land a front kick but Gatame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wer.
Wer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatame manages to avoid it.
Wer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wer throws a low kick, looking for Gatame's leg but Gatame calmly moves out of range.
Wer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gatame just misses with a punch to the body.
Wer wants to land a leg kick but Gatame is out of range.
Wer misses with a low kick.
Gatame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gatame just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatame takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatame checks it well.
Gatame throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wer throws a solid leg kick but Gatame takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flo Wer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatame scores with a leg kick.
Wer throws a looping overhand right but Gatame ducks down to avoid it.
Wer throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gatame.
A slow jab from Wer misses its intended target.
Wer throws a body punch but Gatame moves out of range.
Gatame throws a shot from downtown. Wer moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Gatame.
Gatame swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wer.
Wer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gatame. Gatame obviously looking to wear him down.
Wer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gatame checks a leg kick.
Wer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wer misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wer is able to avoid easily.
Gatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wer moves away.
Wer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gatame to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gatame stands up over Wer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gatame won't allow Wer to sweep him here.
Wer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gatame defends it easily.
Gatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wer can do to turn this around?
Wer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatame doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatame manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gatame defends it easily.
Gatame in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gatame with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gatame postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gatame content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gatame slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gatame scores with punches from side control.
Wer struggling a bit here.
Gatame scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wer to see if he's OK.
Wer is looking to regain half guard here but Gatame keeps moving and retains side control.
Juji Gatame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame scoring with punches from side control.
Gatame working the head with strikes.
Gatame cracks Wer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gatame immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Wer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gatame!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juji Gatame!
Juji Gatame retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Juji Gatame started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan comes to the cage accompanied by 3DD - Kryptonite. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Tyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
Noonan closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. Noonan pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Noonan slips the punch.
Noonan slips a straight right by Tyson.
Noonan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Tyson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Noonan is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Noonan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson throws a body punch but Noonan moves out of range.
Noonan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noonan scores with the left hand. Tyson knows he should have avoided that one.
Noonan ducks right into an uppercut from Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyson moves out of range as Noonan throws a body kick.
Noonan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a lazy body kick
and Noonan counters with a low kick, right behind Tyson 's knee.
Noonan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyson. That one must have hurt.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Michael Noonan's cut is getting worse.
Noonan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyson. Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noonan thumps Tyson with a low kick.
Rocky Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noonan has a takedown stuffed.
Noonan throws a push kick but Tyson slaps the foot to one side.
Tyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Noonan is predictable there
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
Michael Noonan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noonan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Noonan throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyson throws a push kick but Noonan slaps the foot to one side.
Tyson sends Noonan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyson is motioning to the referee to let Noonan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Noonan is rocked!
Jeez, Michael Noonan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Noonan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocky Tyson!
Rocky Tyson is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rocky Tyson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Michael Noonan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn cuts...'.
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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