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EVO 114: Badoyan vs Fortunado PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. On To The Next One kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Marek Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Barney Lee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun swinging wildly here.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a low kick but Koltun moves out of range easily.
Koltun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Koltun.
Jab by Koltun.
Koltun connects with an inside leg kick.
Marek Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Koltun trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Koltun prevents Lee from improving his position.
Koltun is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand but Koltun is controlling the position.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Koltun pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koltun stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koltun advances position into side control!
Koltun working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Koltun closes the distance and clinches.
Koltun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koltun throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koltun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Koltun misses the jab.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun is looking to land body kicks.
Koltun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koltun swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Koltun misses with an uppercut
and Koltun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Koltun finds it's target.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koltun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves forwards but Koltun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koltun takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barney Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koltun.
Lee slips a straight right by Koltun.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck for Koltun with that takedown attempt.
Koltun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Lee has cracked Koltun with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Lee lands another huge swinging hook and Koltun tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Koltun, before Lee can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barney Lee!
A victorious Barney Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braylon Beswicke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
31 - 20 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braylon Beswicke!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beswicke's sensitive parts.
Sandoval misses with a leg kick.
Beswicke looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Beswicke moved out of range.
Beswicke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval scores with a head kick.
Beswicke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sandoval cracks the inside of Beswicke's front leg.
Beswicke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beswicke checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beswicke.
Beswicke walks into a stiff left hand from Sandoval.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sandoval.
Beswicke lands with a right hand.
Sandoval fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beswicke checks it well.
Sandoval throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sandoval checks a low kick from Beswicke.
A shot to the liver by Beswicke. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Sandoval.
A head kick from Sandoval lands but Beswicke takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beswicke throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beswicke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with a leg kick. Beswicke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sandoval tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beswicke blocks a head kick by Sandoval.
Beswicke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sandoval throws a sloppy head kick and Beswicke moves out of range easily.
Sandoval is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beswicke.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beswicke lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beswicke.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beswicke scoring well with a low kick there.
Beswicke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beswicke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beswicke avoids the head kick by Sandoval.
Beswicke connects with a leg kick. Sandoval looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sandoval sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beswicke.
Beswicke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Some wild striking there from Beswicke.
Beswicke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beswicke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beswicke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beswicke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Beswicke.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beswicke drops Sandoval with a big left hand! Sandoval is injured, injured bad! Beswicke jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braylon Beswicke!
Our winner, Braylon Beswicke, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman has chosen All Within My Hands as his entrance music. Conquer This has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conquer This!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. This manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This circles away from the clinch attempt.
This throws a wild body kick that Cartman sees coming a mile off.
This ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartman moves away.
This looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartman throws a lazy right hand but This sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from This finds it's target.
Cartman moves in looking to clinch but This pushes him off.
This clinches with his opponent.
This blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from This.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cartman.
Cartman misses with a knee strike.
Cartman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with This's elbow.
This lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cartman is trying to break the clinch but This is controlling him.
This misses with a punch to the body.
Cartman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This throws a head punch that misses.
This lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
Cartman blocks a body shot from This.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This can't find room to land a body shot as Cartman controls the action.
This blocking some punches.
Cartman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thiss head.
This throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartman.
Cartman lands with a left to the head.
Cartman blocks a body shot from This.
This lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartman misses with a knee to the head.
Cartman's coach down at MadDogs Road House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartman's elbow.
Cartman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cartman blocking some punches.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartman uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartman lands a hook that snaps the head of This backwards.
Cartman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This tries to work over Cartman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartman lands a nice uppercut.
This softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartman lands a nice knee to the body.
This is breathing heavily.
A short right from Cartman.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cartman.
This throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartmans head.
A short right from This on the inside.
Cartman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cartman blocks an uppercut.
Cartman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This pushes Cartman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartman looking to throw knees to the head but This is blocking nicely.
Cartman unloads a knee to the mid-section. This lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cartman misses with an elbow over the top.
Cartman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cartman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cartman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cartman pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartman misses with a body punch.
This blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartman.
This lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of This backwards.
Cartman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cartman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eric Cartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman misses with a body shot.
Cartman moves in looking to clinch but This pushes him off.
This throws the left hand but Cartman avoids the punch easily.
Cartman has closed the distance and engaged This in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman blocks a body shot from This.
This works on Cartman's body with a couple of short punches.
Cartman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cartman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cartman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This managing to block the knees to the body from Cartman.
This misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
This doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Cartman.
A short right from Cartman.
A nice left hand lands by This.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This misses with some punches.
This lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
Cartman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cartman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartman misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
This swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartman darts in and clinches This up against the cage.
Cartman prevents a body shot from This.
Cartman lands a left hand.
This blocks an elbow strike.
Cartman lands with a light punch inside.
This's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cartman misses with a knee strike.
This blocks an uppercut.
Eric Cartman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartman controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from This.
Cartman lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This tries to work over Cartman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Cartman.
This misses with a punch to the body.
This scores with a shoulder strike.
This tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This blocking some punches.
Cartman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Cartman scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Cartman.
This blocks an uppercut.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cartman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This tries a body shot but Cartman blocks it.
Cartman controlling the action here for a moment.
This misses with the head strike.
This lands a nice uppercut.
This tries to work over Cartman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but This is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for This.
Cartman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This tries a body shot but Cartman blocks it.
A short right from This on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartman lands a body punch in the clinch.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartman tries a body shot but This blocks it.
Cartman looking to stall.
Cartman throws a punch but it's blocked by This.
Cartman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cartman lands an elbow that stopped This in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Conquer This has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This tries to work over Cartman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This working aggressively here.
This misses with a punch to the body.
Cartman lands with a short shot to the head.
This misses with the head strike.
This blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by This.
Cartman throws a punch but it's blocked by This.
Cartman misses with a hook from the clinch.
This softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartman crunches a lovely knee into This's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartman.
Cartman lands a right hand.
This blocks a body shot from Cartman.
Cartman lands a left hand.
Cartman lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Cartman on the inside.
Cartman connects with a big uppercut there that sends This tumbling to the ground! Cartman follows him down into his guard.
This is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cartman wants to get up but he can't break This's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oh This is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This seems to have got his legs back now.
This keeping moving, preventing Cartman from controlling successfully.
Cartman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartman with a nice head shot there.
Cartman is working This over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but This is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cartman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartman is putting a hurting on This here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cartman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cartman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cartman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but This sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cartman working the ground and pound but This is defending the strikes.
Cartman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conquer This's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cartman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from This.
Cartman tries to clinch but This is having none of it.
Cartman moves in looking to clinch but This pushes him off.
Cartman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartman.
A slow jab from This misses its intended target.
This goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cartman moves in looking to clinch but This pushes him off.
This swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartman.
Cartman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. This manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This moves into the clinch.
This throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartman.
Cartman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This tries a body shot but Cartman blocks it.
Cartman is looking to control This's arms but This gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cartman has his back to the cage.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartman backwards.
This misses with the head strike.
This working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, This creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Cartman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Cartman.
Cartman gets through This's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cartman is leaning against This and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cartman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cartman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This blocks a body shot from Cartman.
Cartman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but This has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartman misses with a hook from the clinch.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartman's elbow.
This lands a left hand.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conquer This has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cartman prevents a body shot from This.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartman lands a right hand.
Cartman scores with a knee to the head.
Cartman lands an uppercut.
Cartman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This blocks a body shot from Cartman.
Cartman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Cartman.
Cartman pushes This against the cage. Cartman is working some dirty boxing. Cartman pushes off with a quick right hook! This goes down! This tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cartman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Cartman!
A relieved looking Eric Cartman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov comes into the arena with Ministry - Thieves blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice right hand.
Orochi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov is out of range and Orochi settles back down.
Tokhtakhounov walks into a stiff left hand from Orochi.
Orochi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokhtakhounov checks a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov works the jab nicely.
Orochi takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Tokhtakhounov misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice body kick.
Tokhtakhounov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orochi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tokhtakhounov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tokhtakhounov, right into the meat.
Tokhtakhounov throws a shot to the body.
Orochi instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov presses Orochi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to break the clinch but Orochi has him pressed against the cage.
Orochi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokhtakhounov is defending well for now.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orochi prevents Tokhtakhounov from breaking the clinch.
Orochi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tokhtakhounov is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orochi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orochi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tokhtakhounov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orochi lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Tokhtakhounov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tokhtakhounov as Orochi tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orochi's elbow.
Orochi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov being controlled against the cage.
Orochi blocks a body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hand.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orochi lands with a light punch inside.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov tries to work over Orochi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orochi misses with the head strike.
Orochi looking to throw knees to the head but Tokhtakhounov is blocking nicely.
Orochi has a couple of punches blocked by Tokhtakhounov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tokhtakhounov's efforts to push away.
Tokhtakhounov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orochi trying to land knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi tries to land knees in the clinch but Tokhtakhounov avoids the damage to the body.
Tokhtakhounov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tokhtakhounov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orochi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to the nose.
Orochi takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses.
Orochi misses with a series of wild punches.
Orochi scores with a kick to the body.
Orochi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Orochi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tokhtakhounov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Tokhtakhounov slams his shin into Orochi's torso.
Tokhtakhounov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orochi.
Good work by Orochi as he checks the leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Orochi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
Orochi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tokhtakhounov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orochi misses with a head kick.
Orochi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orochi is looking to clinch.
Tokhtakhounov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orochi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tokhtakhounov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tokhtakhounov throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doppo Orochi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orochi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi cracks Tokhtakhounov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orochi tries to clinch there but Tokhtakhounov circles away.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Orochi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tokhtakhounov. Orochi shrugs it off though.
Tokhtakhounov cracks Orochi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orochi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a low kick, right behind Orochi 's knee.
Orochi lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orochi misses with a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a front kick aimed at Orochi's knee but Orochi avoids it well.
Doppo Orochi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tokhtakhounov feints and then cracks Orochi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orochi down.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov connects with an inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orochi. That one must have hurt.
Orochi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi ducks under a wild hook from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov slips a jab from Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov works the jab nicely.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the leg kick from Orochi.
Orochi throws a hook to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick.
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Orochi saw that one coming.
Tokhtakhounov takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokhtakhounov lands with an uppercut that bounces Orochi off the cage and back into range.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orochi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov missing with a left hand there. Orochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokhtakhounov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orochi.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a jab.
Orochi jabs Tokhtakhounov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tokhtakhounov cracks Orochi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Orochi.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut is getting worse.
Orochi jabs Tokhtakhounov right on the nose. Tokhtakhounov blinks but takes it well.
Orochi is looking to clinch.
Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orochi.
Orochi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi blocks the body kick.
Doppo Orochi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Orochi as he checks the leg kick.
Orochi misses with a wild combination.
Tokhtakhounov's corner calls for a 1-2. Tokhtakhounov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Orochi throws a hook to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orochi's sensitive parts.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
Tokhtakhounov connects with an inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov works Orochi's body with a nice hook.
Orochi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a kick to the body.
Orochi throws a right hand that Tokhtakhounov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tokhtakhounov also avoids with ease.
Orochi tries to bum rush Tokhtakhounov with a series of wild strikes but Tokhtakhounov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokhtakhounov throws a solid leg kick but Orochi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orochi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokhtakhounov finds it's way round the side to connect with Orochi's head.
Tokhtakhounov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orochi's head.
Tokhtakhounov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orochi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tokhtakhounov swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick
and Orochi counters with a two punch combo.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
A cross from Tokhtakhounov lands.
Orochi wants to clinch up but Tokhtakhounov keeps it at a distance.
Tokhtakhounov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tokhtakhounov throws a chopping leg kick but Orochi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Orochi misses with a few strikes there.
Orochi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orochi throws a push kick but Tokhtakhounov slaps the foot to one side.
Orochi misses with a hook to the body
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Tokhtakhounov misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tokhtakhounov, right into the meat.
Orochi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a thumping low kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a head shot.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Orochi down with leg kicks.
Orochi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokhtakhounov on the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orochi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a punch to the head.
Tokhtakhounov throws a lazy right hand but Orochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A cross from Tokhtakhounov lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tokhtakhounov. Beautiful body shot.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Orochi off balance momentarily.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Orochi throws a nice looking combination but Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orochi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov works Orochi's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Orochi misses the target.
Orochi misses with a head kick.
Tokhtakhounov cracks a nice hook into Orochi's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Orochi.
Orochi swinging wildly here.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov thuds a left hand into Orochi's body.
Orochi is looking to clinch.
Orochi blocks a jab.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tokhtakhounov scoring well with a low kick there.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Orochi. That snapped Tokhtakhounov's head back.
Tokhtakhounov dips to his left and cracks Orochi with an uppercut!
Orochi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orochi avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orochi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi throws a push kick but Tokhtakhounov slaps the foot to one side.
Orochi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tokhtakhounov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orochi throws a nice looking combination but Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orochi walks into a jab.
Orochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi misses with a hook. Tokhtakhounov ducked under it nicely.
Orochi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tokhtakhounov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orochi.
Orochi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokhtakhounov.
Orochi lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokhtakhounov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
An out of breath Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney has chosen Four Star Mary - Pain as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeroy Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo moves in looking to clinch but Sweeney pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Russo.
An inside leg kick lands from Sweeney.
Russo throws a low kick but Sweeney avoids it.
Sweeney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Russo. Russo obviously looking to wear him down.
Sweeney slips a straight right by Russo.
Russo lands with a good body shot.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeney manages to avoid it.
Sweeney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweeney moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sweeney has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big left from Russo misses.
Sweeney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweeney lands with a hook. Russo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sweeney can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Russo throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Russo.
Sweeney lands a nice looking body shot.
Sweeney connects with an inside leg kick.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Russo misses with a few strikes there.
Sweeney throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leeroy Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweeney was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sweeney, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Sweeney.
Sweeney gets a clinch.
Sweeney lands a left hand.
Russo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sweeney smiles and moves away.
Russo lands a leg kick that knocks Sweeney off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney lands a leg kick that knocks Russo off balance momentarily.
Sweeney throws a big shot that misses.
Russo drives through and clinches with Sweeney against the cage.
Russo blocks a body shot from Sweeney.
Sweeney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russos head.
Russo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sweeney smiles and moves away.
Sweeney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Russo looks to land a right hand but Sweeney moved out of range.
Sweeney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leeroy Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sweeney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo looks to clinch
and Sweeney counters with a huge left! Russo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sweeney isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Russo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sweeney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Sweeney!
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Sweeney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malietoa Feti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feti comes to the cage accompanied by Testament - All I Could Bleed. Fernandez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Eagles - Hotel Calafornia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malietoa Feti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Feti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Feti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Feti connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feti scores with a jab.
Feti throws the left hand but Fernandez avoids the punch easily.
Feti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Malietoa Feti has been cut.
Feti drops Fernandez with a beautiful combination! Fernandez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Feti is looking for the KO!
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!
Feti misses with a straight left.
Fernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Feti pinned against the cage. Feti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Feti throws a monster overhand right that drops Fernandez! Feti follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malietoa Feti!
Malietoa Feti 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.
The defeated Miguel Fernandez had this to say: 'I was just resting my eyes!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Pound Cake (featuring Jay Z). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tripper's choice of entrance music: Disturbed - Land Of Confusion. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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281 lbs
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42
284 lbs
33 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theoran Fleury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Tripper!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury looks to land a right hand but Tripper moved out of range.
Tripper defending well as Fleury loads up on a big left hand.
Fleury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fleury lands in his opponent's guard.
Fleury postures up.
Fleury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tripper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tripper working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleury connects with a couple of short punches.
Tripper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleury postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tripper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleury makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleury has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Tripper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury distracts Tripper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tripper trying to control the position here.
Tripper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleury is one step ahead there.
Fleury postures up in Tripper's guard and throws a big left but Tripper blocks it.
Fleury wants to control from the top but Tripper keeps moving.
Tripper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fleury won't allow Tripper to sweep him here.
Fleury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tripper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripper wants to get back to his feet but Fleury is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tripper 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.
Tripper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fleury has Tripper pulled in close to control his posture.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tripper trying to control but Fleury is working from the bottom.
Fleury 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury 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.
Fleury manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fleury is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tripper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tripper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tripper tries to lock up and control but Fleury gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fleury haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tripper can't escape the position.
Fleury looking to control but Tripper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tripper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fleury with shots to the head and body - Tripper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fleury trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fleury lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fleury.
Fleury wants to control the pace but Tripper is squirming around nicely.
Fleury working the ground and pound effectively.
Tripper is rocked!
Tripper is squirming around, avoiding Fleury's attempts to control the action.
Fleury drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tripper! More shots from Fleury and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theoran Fleury!
After the big win, Theoran Fleury made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esko Takanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanen comes to the cage accompanied by Krayzie Bone - Murda Mo. Templeton has chosen Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go 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, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esko Takanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanen moves out of range as Templeton strikes.
Takanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takanen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. Takanen saw that one coming.
Templeton tried to score with a low kick but Takanen checks it.
Templeton lands with a shot to the body.
Templeton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takanen takes one to the side of the head.
Templeton wants to land a leg kick but Takanen is out of range.
Takanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takanen.
Templeton throws a body punch but Takanen moves out of range.
Templeton misses with a left hand
and Takanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takanen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templeton missing with a left hand there. Takanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Takanen.
Templeton throws out a leg kick but Takanen moves out of range and Templeton only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Templeton.
Takanen throws a leg kick which misses Templeton's front leg but catches the back leg as Templeton tries to avoid it.
Takanen cracks Templeton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Templeton lands with a hook. Takanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Takanen.
Takanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton misses with the body kick
and Takanen moves into the clinch.
Takanen lands a nice uppercut.
Templeton has Takanen pressed against the cage, preventing Takanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templeton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takanen lands an uppercut.
Takanen lands a nice uppercut.
Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takanen tries a body shot but Templeton blocks it.
Templeton swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
Templeton working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
Templeton swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands a right hand.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Takanen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Templeton avoids a wild elbow strike from Takanen.
Templeton lands with a left to the head.
Templeton blocks an uppercut.
Takanen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
Takanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Templeton prevents a body shot from Takanen.
Templeton throws an elbow that misses.
Takanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Templeton tries to work over Takanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Templeton.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takanen is working Templeton over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templeton gets through Takanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Templeton pushes Takanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templeton misses with some punches.
Takanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Takanen misses with a body punch.
Takanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Templeton avoids the elbow strike from Takanen, against the cage.
Takanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takanen lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takanen blocks a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton lands a nice uppercut.
Templeton breaks from the clinch.
Takanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Takanen dominated that round.
That's time! Takanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Templeton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Templeton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Takanen finds it's way through Templeton's defenses.
Templeton misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Templeton.
Templeton misses with a hook. Takanen ducked under it nicely.
Takanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Templeton is able to avoid easily.
Templeton lands a nice shot that snaps Takanen's head back.
Takanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takanen moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Takanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Templeton moves out of range as Takanen throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takanen counters with a body kick that stops Templeton in his tracks momentarily.
Templeton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Templeton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton misses with a leg kick
letting Takanen counter with a right hand.
Templeton looks to land a left hand but Takanen moved out of range nicely.
Takanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takanen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but Takanen is out of range.
Takanen tries to move into range but Templeton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Takanen coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takanen.
Takanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Templeton counters with a leg kick.
Lance Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen scores with a body shot.
Takanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templeton at a distance.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takanen checks a leg kick.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Takanen.
Takanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Templeton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takanen looks to throw the jab but Templeton is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Templeton throws a chopping leg kick but Takanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takanen.
Templeton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takanen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Templeton.
Templeton lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton moves out of range of the leg kick from Takanen.
Takanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Templeton blocks a jab.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Takanen.
Templeton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Templeton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Templeton scoring well with a low kick there.
Lance Templeton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Templeton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Templeton lands an overhand right.
Takanen jabs at Templeton's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Templeton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takanen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takanen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Takanen looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
Templeton throws a body punch but Takanen moves out of range.
Takanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Templeton has time to react.
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!
Templeton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Takanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takanen has a couple of punches blocked by Templeton.
A short uppercut from Takanen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takanen tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Templeton misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Templeton.
Templeton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takanen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Templeton can turn it around.
Esko Takanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Templeton manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Templeton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Templeton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takanen lands a head shot.
Templeton slips under a jab.
Templeton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Templeton misses.
Takanen blocks a leg kick.
Templeton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takanen throws a lazy body kick
and Templeton counters with a stiff right hand.
Takanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Templeton as he connects with a hook.
Takanen checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takanen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton throws a leg kick
and Takanen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Templeton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takanen counters with a straight right hand.
Takanen lands a nice shot that snaps Templeton's head back.
Templeton takes one to the side of the head.
Takanen moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Templeton.
Templeton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takanen lands with a straight right. Templeton didn't see that one coming.
Takanen moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton throws a jab when Takanen was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takanen throws out a leg kick but Templeton moves out of range and Takanen only half commits.
Templeton avoids a kick to the body.
Templeton looks for the body kick but Takanen saw that one coming.
Templeton slips under a jab.
Takanen tests Templeton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takanen misses with an uppercut
and Templeton counters with a low kick, right behind Takanen 's knee.
Takanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Templeton misses with a low kick as Takanen jumps back.
Templeton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takanen throws a hook to the side of Templeton's head but Templeton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Templeton misses with a hook
letting Takanen counter with a right hand.
Takanen checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takanen. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takanen looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Templeton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takanen moves out of range as Templeton strikes.
Templeton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takanen lands an overhand right.
Takanen misses the shot to the body.
Templeton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton throws a low kick, looking for Takanen's leg but Takanen calmly moves out of range.
Takanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Templeton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takanen can pounce on him.
Takanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Takanen is just out of range.
Takanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Templeton. Templeton obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Takanen blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Esko Takanen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Takanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takanen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Templeton - the referee stops the clock and Takanen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Templeton. Takanen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takanen. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takanen throws a good cross that connects.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takanen.
Templeton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Templeton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takanen ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Takanen defending well as Templeton loads up on a big left hand.
Templeton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Takanen.
Takanen lunges at Templeton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Templeton's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanen checks a leg kick.
Takanen cracks Templeton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takanen misses with a combination
and Templeton counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Templeton, right into the meat.
Templeton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Takanen's sensitive parts.
Takanen clobbers Templeton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takanen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Templeton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takanen throws a jab when Templeton was well out of range.
Takanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Templeton on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Templeton. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Templeton moves away from the strike by Takanen.
Templeton scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Takanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Takanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Templeton. Beautiful body shot.
Templeton cracks a nice hook into Takanen's ribs.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Takanen throws a good cross that connects.
Takanen avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Takanen.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Templeton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takanen misses the jab.
Takanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanen misses the target.
Takanen throws a right hand that misses
and Templeton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takanen's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Templeton.
Takanen 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.
Takanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Templeton.
Templeton misses with a looping left.
Templeton lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen 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.
Templeton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takanen is out of range.
Templeton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takanen slips a jab from Templeton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takanen slips under a jab.
Templeton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Takanen tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Templeton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Templeton checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Templeton throws a jab when Takanen was well out of range.
Templeton is looking to slow Takanen down with leg kicks.
Takanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lance Templeton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takanen moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Takanen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takanen connects with a leg kick. Templeton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Templeton throws a low kick, looking for Takanen's leg but Takanen calmly moves out of range.
Templeton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton swings widly with a right hand
letting Takanen counter with a right hand.
Takanen misses with a few strikes there.
Templeton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Takanen lands a really nice looking cross but Templeton seems unphased.
Takanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takanen ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Takanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Takanen misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Templeton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Good standup being displayed there by Takanen as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Templeton misses.
Takanen checks the leg kick.
Templeton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takanen checks it well.
Takanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Templeton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takanen throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
Takanen lands a slapping body shot.
Takanen tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton jabs Takanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Templeton throws a leg kick
and Takanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Takanen is just out of range.
Takanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Templeton misses with a low kick as Takanen jumps back.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takanen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Templeton.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Templeton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Templeton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Templeton is able to avoid easily.
Templeton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takanen drops his hands momentarily and Templeton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Templeton avoids a kick to the body.
Takanen scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Templeton.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Takanen.
Templeton lands a nice looking body shot.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takanen.
Templeton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton swings for the body but Takanen moves out of range.
Templeton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takanen's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Takanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Templeton throws a sloppy head kick
and Takanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Esko Takanen.
I think Takanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Näkäräinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oompa Loompa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Näkäräinen darts in and clinches Loompa up against the cage.
Näkäräinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Näkäräinen misses with the head strike.
A short left from Loompa.
Näkäräinen is trying to pull guard but Loompa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
I was talking to Loompa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Näkäräinen lands a nice uppercut.
Loompa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Loompa.
Näkäräinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Näkäräinen lands a body shot.
Loompa tries to stall but Näkäräinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loompa throws a punch but it's blocked by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen prevents a body shot from Loompa.
Loompa lands a right hand.
Loompa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loompa swings wildly with an uppercut but Näkäräinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loompa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Loompa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Näkäräinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Loompa controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa swings wildly with an uppercut but Näkäräinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Näkäräinen.
Loompa blocks an uppercut.
Loompa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Näkäräinen backwards.
Näkäräinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Näkäräinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loompa lands an uppercut.
Näkäräinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Näkäräinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Loompa stops a takedown attempt from Näkäräinen.
Loompa gets underhooks to prevent Näkäräinen's takedown attempt.
Oompa Loompa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Näkäräinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Näkäräinen.
Loompa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Näkäräinen tries to work over Loompa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Näkäräinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Loompa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Näkäräinen has a couple of punches blocked by Loompa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loompa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loompa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Näkäräinen successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loompa won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here.
Näkäräinen is looking for a triangle here but Loompa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Näkäräinen is trying to improve his position.
Näkäräinen sneaks back into half guard.
Näkäräinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Näkäräinen, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen controlling Loompa's posture.
Loompa looking to pass the guard.
Loompa is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Näkäräinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Loompa stacks Näkäräinen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Loompa!
Loompa wants to control but Näkäräinen is keeping him busy.
Näkäräinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Näkäräinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loompa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen regains half guard.
Näkäräinen is looking for a sweep. Loompa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Näkäräinen gets back to full guard.
Näkäräinen is looking for a triangle here but Loompa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Näkäräinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Näkäräinen gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Näkäräinen looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Näkäräinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Loompa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Näkäräinen throws out the jab.
Näkäräinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Näkäräinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Näkäräinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Loompa postures up and lands a big shot to Näkäräinen's brow.
Näkäräinen trying to keep a closed guard but Loompa is proving a slippery customer.
Loompa looking to sit in guard and control but Näkäräinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Näkäräinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loompa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Näkäräinen has managed to get both his arms back between Loompa's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen trying to control but Loompa is working from the bottom.
Loompa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Näkäräinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Loompa trying to control but Näkäräinen is having none of it.
Näkäräinen is looking to improve his position but Loompa isn't that keen on the idea.
Loompa looking to control but Näkäräinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loompa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Näkäräinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Näkäräinen and Loompa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Näkäräinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Näkäräinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loompa wants to control but Näkäräinen is keeping him busy.
Näkäräinen dodges the ground and pound from Loompa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen tries to buck Loompa off but Loompa is having none of it.
Näkäräinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Näkäräinen wants to improve his position but Loompa is controlling well.
Näkäräinen controlling the position well.
Näkäräinen is looking for a sweep. Loompa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loompa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Näkäräinen's head.
Loompa is controlling the pace.
Näkäräinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa is trying to control. Näkäräinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loompa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loompa prevents Näkäräinen from improving his position.
Loompa trying to control the action but Näkäräinen is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loompa is pressing down on Näkäräinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Näkäräinen is holding on for now.
Näkäräinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Loompa misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loompa.
Loompa scores with a nice head shot.
Loompa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loompa avoids the head kick by Näkäräinen.
Loompa tries to clinch up but Näkäräinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Näkäräinen gets a double leg takedown into Loompa's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Näkäräinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loompa holds on and takes a little breather.
Näkäräinen content to stall in guard here.
Loompa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Näkäräinen content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Näkäräinen throwing strikes but missing.
Loompa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Näkäräinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loompa keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loompa is keeping the position for now.
Näkäräinen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Loompa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Näkäräinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Näkäräinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loompa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Näkäräinen trying to control but Loompa postures up.
Loompa works his way into full mount!
Loompa landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pikku Näkäräinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Näkäräinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Loompa has a good base and remains in mount.
Loompa is landing with some decent strikes but Näkäräinen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Loompa looking to control but Näkäräinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Näkäräinen regains half guard.
Loompa thows a huge punch but Näkäräinen dodges it nicely.
Loompa is looking for a kimura here.
Näkäräinen is looking to control Loompa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Näkäräinen avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen wants to improve his position but Loompa is controlling well.
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!
Loompa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Näkäräinen is trying to control but can't.
Näkäräinen tries to get to full guard but Loompa has control of the leg.
Loompa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa trying to pass the guard but Näkäräinen defending well.
Näkäräinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loompa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Oompa Loompa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Näkäräinen misses the jab.
Loompa cracks Näkäräinen with an open hand slap.
Pikku Näkäräinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loompa misses with a head kick.
Näkäräinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loompa.
Näkäräinen throws a push kick but Loompa slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Loompa.
Loompa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Näkäräinen.
Loompa throws out a leg kick but Näkäräinen moves out of range and Loompa only half commits.
Loompa ducks under a wild hook from Näkäräinen.
Loompa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Näkäräinen has his takedown stuffed
and Loompa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Näkäräinen really felt that one!
Näkäräinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loompa walks into a straight right hand from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loompa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Näkäräinen moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loompa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Näkäräinen.
Loompa is looking for a sweep.
Näkäräinen looks up at the clock and then as Loompa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Näkäräinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Loompa is looking to regain half guard here but Näkäräinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Näkäräinen trying to control the action but Loompa is working from the bottom.
Näkäräinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from Näkäräinen crashes against the mat.
Loompa is looking to regain half guard here but Näkäräinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Näkäräinen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Näkäräinen advances to full mount.
Näkäräinen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Loompa is in a horrible position here. Näkäräinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Loompa tries to lock up and control but Näkäräinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Näkäräinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Loompa looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Loompa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Näkäräinen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Näkäräinen raining down shots from the mount!
Näkäräinen wants to control the pace but Loompa is squirming around nicely.
Loompa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen trying to control from half guard but Loompa is working away.
Näkäräinen throwing shots but Loompa is blocking nicely.
Näkäräinen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Loompa!
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!
Loompa is desperately trying to improve his position but Näkäräinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Näkäräinen controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loompa is bucking up trying to escape but Näkäräinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Loompa misses with a head kick.
Näkäräinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loompa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Näkäräinen instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Loompa fails to land.
Näkäräinen throws a head punch that misses.
Näkäräinen pushes Loompa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Näkäräinen lands with a left to the head.
Näkäräinen working aggressively here.
Loompa lands a left hand.
Näkäräinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Näkäräinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Loompa tests Näkäräinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loompa misses with a wild body shot.
Näkäräinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Näkäräinen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Näkäräinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loompa is out of range and Näkäräinen settles back down.
Loompa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Loompa cracks Näkäräinen with a good jab.
Loompa misses with a low kick as Näkäräinen jumps back.
Näkäräinen thumps Loompa with a low kick.
Loompa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loompa cracks Näkäräinen with an open hand slap.
Näkäräinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loompa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oompa Loompa is winning the standup battle so far.
Näkäräinen ducks under a wild hook from Loompa.
Näkäräinen rushes Loompa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Loompa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oompa Loompa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loompa lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Näkäräinen misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Loompa.
Näkäräinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loompa.
A right hook to the body lands for Näkäräinen.
Loompa has a couple of punches blocked by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Näkäräinen.
Loompa throws a punch but it's blocked by Näkäräinen.
Loompa misses with a body punch.
Loompa pushes Näkäräinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Loompa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen blocking some punches.
Näkäräinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Loompa.
Näkäräinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Näkäräinen misses with some punches.
Loompa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Näkäräinen backwards.
Näkäräinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loompa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oompa Loompa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Loompa tries to work over Näkäräinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loompa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Näkäräinen backwards.
Näkäräinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Näkäräinen tries a body shot but Loompa blocks it.
Loompa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Näkäräinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Näkäräinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Näkäräinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Loompa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Näkäräinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Loompa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loompa.
Pikku Näkäräinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loompa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Näkäräinen can't find room to land a body shot as Loompa controls the action.
Näkäräinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loompa's elbow.
Loompa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Näkäräinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Näkäräinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Loompa scores with a shot to the side of Näkäräinen's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loompa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Loompa misses with a punch on the inside.
Näkäräinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loompa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Näkäräinen can pounce on him.
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 Oompa Loompa.
I think Näkäräinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Näkäräinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Pikku Näkäräinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Oompa Loompa spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck the rehab - I'm going on a bender... '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigran Badoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado has chosen Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door as his entrance music. Donzel Fortunado told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tigran Badoyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badoyan as he jumps to the side.
Fortunado dives in and grabs Badoyan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Badoyan pushes down on Fortunado's head and hops out.
A jab from Badoyan does it's job there.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Fortunado motions for Badoyan to come forward. Fortunado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Badoyan scores with a leg kick.
Fortunado takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortunado, right into the meat.
No joy there for Fortunado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Badoyan is looking to slow Fortunado down with leg kicks.
Fortunado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badoyan manages to avoid it.
Fortunado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Badoyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortunado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Badoyan scores with a kick to the body.
Fortunado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tigran Badoyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donzel Fortunado.
Badoyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badoyan slips under a jab from Fortunado.
A lazy left from Badoyan finds it's target.
Fortunado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Badoyan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badoyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Badoyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fortunado.
That has opened up Donzel Fortunado's cut even more.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fortunado or perhaps it was just good defense by Badoyan, which made it look bad.
Fortunado looks winded!
Fortunado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Badoyan.
Badoyan scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortunado gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Badoyan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tigran Badoyan!
After the big win, Tigran Badoyan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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