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TTFC Teitsi Vs France PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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30
132 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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140 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marvin Perez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kutsoo somewhat.
Kutsoo moves away from the strike by Perez.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kutsoo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kutsoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kutsoo wants to stand but Perez has his arm trapped.
An elbow from Kutsoo crashes against the mat.
Kutsoo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutsoo is looking to take a break and control but Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo working away.
Kutsoo wants to stand but Perez is controlling his arm.
Kutsoo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutsoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perez wants to control but Kutsoo postures up.
Kutsoo tries to score with some ground and pound. Perez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Perez pushes Kutsoo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kutsoo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kutsoo trying to control the position but Perez is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kutsoo.
We've been hearing good reports from Kutsoo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kutsoo working the ground and pound but Perez is defending the strikes.
Perez struggling a bit here.
Kutsoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perez throws a solid leg kick but Kutsoo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perez.
Perez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Perez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kutsoo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kutsoo trying to hold on to Perez's head to control him but Perez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kutsoo wants to improve his position but instead Perez has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kutsoo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kutsoo wants to sweep here but Perez controlling him for the moment.
Kutsoo looking to control.
Kutsoo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Perez has passed into side control.
Kutsoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands a few punches from side control.
Kutsoo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kutsoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kutsoo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kutsoo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kutsoo some visible discomfort.
Perez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kutsoo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kutsoo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Perez's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marvin Perez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kutsoo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutsoo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kutsoo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Perez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Perez has escaped and now he's on top!
Kutsoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kutsoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jarni Kutsoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutsoo is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Perez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Perez is thwarting Kutsoo's attempts to control the position.
Kutsoo looking for subs from the bottom but Perez mounts him!
Perez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kutsoo?
Perez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kutsoo hang on?
Perez lands a couple of good shots and Kutsoo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo trying to control the action but Perez just sinks the hooks in.
Perez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Perez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Perez lands a shot to the head.
Perez is punishing Kutsoo with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo trying to control but not successfully.
Kutsoo is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Perez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Perez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Perez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kutsoo shoots for a double leg takedown but Perez sprawls well. He's pushed Kutsoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Kutsoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Perez lands.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutsoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez misses with a leg kick.
Kutsoo slips a jab from Perez.
Kutsoo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kutsoo.
Perez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutsoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Perez.
Kutsoo slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Kutsoo clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo is working for takedown but Perez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kutsoo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutsoo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kutsoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Perez has Kutsoo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kutsoo tumbling to the mat - Perez dives into Kutsoo's guard.
Perez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kutsoo working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kutsoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Perez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kutsoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perez gets underhooks to prevent Kutsoo's takedown attempt.
Perez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kutsoo tries to stall but Perez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
Perez works on Kutsoo's body with a couple of short punches.
Perez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Perez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perez.
Kutsoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kutsoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kutsoo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perez winds up and cracks Kutsoo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kutsoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kutsoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutsoo is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kutsoo tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perez with the ground and pound but Kutsoo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marvin Perez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo striking off his back but it's not causing Perez any problems.
Perez postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perez cracks Kutsoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kutsoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kutsoo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Perez. Beautiful body shot.
Perez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kutsoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Kutsoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perez circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kutsoo.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perez stands up over Kutsoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kutsoo wants to stand and escape but Perez is having none of it.
Kutsoo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kutsoo looking to control.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutsoo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt - Perez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kutsoo gets caught flat footed, as Perez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Perez postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kutsoo is on top in guard.
Perez wants to hit a switch here but Kutsoo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Perez there!
Kutsoo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kutsoo wants to finish this one by submission but Perez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kutsoo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Perez!
A less than humble Marvin Perez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jarni Kutsoo spoke after the fight, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Nevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Klepacki - March to doom. Nevin has chosen Twin Atlantic - Free as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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148 lbs
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31
142 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Nevin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore takes a swing at Nevin's ribcage but misses.
Bobby Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Nevin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nevin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nevin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the body from Nevin misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Nevin tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Moore.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Nevin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nevin avoids a kick to the body.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Nevin's head but Nevin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nevin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Nevin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nevin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevin moves away.
Nevin thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nevin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nevin misses the shot to the body.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nevin misses with a hook to the body
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore scores with a takedown into Nevin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin pulls Moore in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore scores with a nice body kick.
Nevin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nevin moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Nevin misses the shot to the body.
Moore punishes Nevin's body with a nice straight punch.
Moore throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nevin throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moore tries for a takedown but Nevin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Nevin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore lands a lovely overhand right.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nevin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nevin takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore moves out of range as Nevin strikes.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nevin defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Moore 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.
Nevin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Nevin staying out of range there.
Moore blocks a head kick by Nevin.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nevin can do to turn this around?
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nevin's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a leg kick which misses Nevin's front leg but catches the back leg as Nevin tries to avoid it.
Nevin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bobby Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Nevin moved away.
Moore throws a front kick that sends Nevin stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nevin will feel that in the morning.
Moore throws a head kick that half lands.
Nevin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nevin.
Nevin throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moore.
Nevin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nevin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nevin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nevin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Nevin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevin moves away.
Nevin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moore rather than just go for the knockout.
Nevin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevin thows a body kick. Moore tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nevin looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Nevin throws out a powerful jab.
Nevin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Moore staying out of range there.
Nevin moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nevin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nevin lands with a nice body punch.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nevin throws a body kick that misses.
Nevin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Nevin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bill Nevin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Nevin.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Nevin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nevin moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nevin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moore checks it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moore.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore with the ground and pound but Nevin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nevin is trying to control but can't.
Moore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nevin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moore's back!
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 Bobby Moore will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nevin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nevin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Nevin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nevin misses with the combination.
Nevin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nevin is out of range and Moore settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - Nevin had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin checks a leg kick.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick.
Nevin thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Nevin throws out a leg kick but Moore moves out of range and Nevin only half commits.
Moore misses with a leg kick
and Nevin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore looks for the body kick but Nevin saw that one coming.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nevin as he avoids it easily.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Nevin moves out of range easily.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nevin defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nevin throws a leg kick which misses Moore's front leg but catches the back leg as Moore tries to avoid it.
Bobby Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Nevin moves away and avoids it.
Nevin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Nevin misses with a body kick.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore misses with a low kick.
Moore scores with a sloppy right hand. Nevin should have avoided that one.
Nevin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore swings for the body but Nevin moves out of range.
Bill Nevin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore avoids the body shot from Nevin.
Nevin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moore explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Nevin's ribs.
Moore lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nevin misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Nevin connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nevin sprawls well initially but Moore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Nevin.
Well Moore 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Moore!
Bobby Moore took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Got you, you piece of SHIT.'.
Bill Nevin spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry mum.....'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aigars Senko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawajiri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Water Pow . Senko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: will.i.am T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever) . Tatsuya Kawajiri 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aigars Senko!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Kawajiri dodges the punch combination from Senko.
No luck for Kawajiri with that takedown attempt.
Kawajiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Senko pinned against the cage. Senko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kawajiri or perhaps it was just good defense by Senko, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Kawajiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Senko.
Nice defenses there by Kawajiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Senko.
Kawajiri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Senko tries to avoid it but Kawajiri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Senko to the ground. Senko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Senko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Senko throws a low kick, looking for Kawajiri's leg but Kawajiri calmly moves out of range.
Kawajiri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Senko looks to land a left hand but Kawajiri moved out of range nicely.
Senko jabs Kawajiri right on the nose. Kawajiri blinks but takes it well.
Aigars Senko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senko misses the jab.
Senko stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawajiri. Kawajiri gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawajiri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Senko swivels and escapes.
Kawajiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senko slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawajiri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kawajiri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Senko to score with a decent uppercut.
Senko drops Kawajiri with a beautiful combination! Kawajiri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Senko is looking for the KO!
Kawajiri is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawajiri throws a right hand that Senko ducks under and follows up with a left that Senko also avoids with ease.
Oh Kawajiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Senko cracks Kawajiri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kawajiri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kawajiri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawajiri seems to have got his legs back now.
Senko throws a good cross that connects.
Kawajiri seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Senko shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kawajiri is backing up but Senko catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kawajiri covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Senko Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aigars Senko!
Aigars Senko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michelle Jenneke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Magetsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michelle Jenneke!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenneke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magetsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magetsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenneke lands with a kick to the temple. Magetsu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magetsu connects with the punch.
Jenneke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenneke lands with a right to the head.
Magetsu misses with a punch to the body.
Magetsu cracks Jenneke with a nice body shot.
Jenneke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jenneke breaks the clinch.
Jenneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magetsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jenneke doesn't manage to clinch there - Magetsu circles away.
Magetsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenneke circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Jenneke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jenneke.
Jenneke tries to clinch up.
Jenneke tries to clinch up but Magetsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Magetsu throws a lazy right hand but Jenneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Jenneke does it's job there.
Jenneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magetsu momentarily.
Jenneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magetsu.
Magetsu closes the distance and pushes Jenneke back into the cage.
Jenneke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magetsu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenneke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jenneke trying to stall but Magetsu improves his position.
Jenneke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenneke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magetsu lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jenneke scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Magetsu.
Jenneke blocks an uppercut.
Magetsu scores with a shot to the side of Jenneke's head.
Jenneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magetsu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jenneke is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenneke wants to clinch
and Magetsu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Jenneke out cold! What a finish! Magetsu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aldo Magetsu!
After winning the bout, Aldo Magetsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diary of a Madman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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149 lbs
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135 lbs
28 - 22 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunn's head backwards.
Bishop jabs Dunn right on the nose. Dunn blinks but takes it well.
Dunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bishop blocks the leg kick.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Dunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Dunn fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunn sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kevin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn clinches with his opponent.
Dunn connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kevin Bishop has been cut.
Dunn lands a good knee to the midsection. Bishop won't want to take too many of those.
Dunn tries to land a knee to the head but Bishop blocks with his arms.
Dunn lands a shoulder strike.
Dunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bishop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Dunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Dunn's ribcage. Dunn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bishop.
Dunn misses with an elbow over the top.
Dunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunn trying to control the position but instead, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dunn into the cage.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn lands an elbow just above Bishop 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Dunn.
Bishop dodges an elbow strike from Dunn.
Dunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Dunn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Dunn.
Dunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
Dunn lands an elbow just above Bishop 's eye.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunn takes a shot to the head.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bishop presses Dunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Dunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop throws a body punch but Dunn moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bishop. Dunn shrugs it off though.
Dunn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dunn tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Dunn throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Bishop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dunn tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Dunn avoids it.
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kevin Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Dunn misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Bishop blocks the leg kick.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dunn.
Dunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bishop's waist but Bishop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunn off to one side.
A left lands for Bishop.
Dunn gets caught flat footed, as Bishop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Dunn working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Bishop.
A punch combination from Dunn misses.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunn.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?
Bishop walks into a stiff left hand from Dunn.
Dunn misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn with a hook.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Dunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Bishop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dunn throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Dunn looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dunn.
Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop misses the jab.
Bishop lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Dunn.
Dunn shoots in but Bishop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kevin Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dunn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunn moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunn.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop fails to land the takedown.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Dunn's body. Dunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Dunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dunn tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Dunn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dunn quickly recovers to half guard.
Bishop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dunn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bishop distracts Dunn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bishop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bishop trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunn.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Dunn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunn is rocked!
Bishop connects with a right hand. Dunn shakes it off.
Dunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Dunn throws a head kick that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunn seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Bishop pushing down on Dunn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bishop is taking a breather. Dunn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dunn is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dunn working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dunn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bishop passes Dunn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dunn trying to hold on to Bishop's head to control him but Bishop postures up.
Bishop working over Dunn with some ground and pound. Dunn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bishop is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kevin Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunn is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
Mark Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Dunn's head.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Dunn is defending well.
Dunn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bishop is keen to just control but Dunn is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
Dunn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bishop is controlling the pace.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunn keeps working.
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dunn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dunn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bishop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bishop's back!
Dunn struggling to land strikes to the head as Bishop covers up.
Dunn throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dunn throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn has got his arm under Bishop's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bishop has spun round into Dunn's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Dunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dunn looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop is working Dunn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Bishop!
Kevin Bishop decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utley has chosen Paramore - Ignorance 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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37
182 lbs
28 - 18 - 1 |
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37
170 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Utley!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavrov connects with a jab.
Lavrov misses the jab.
Utley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lavrov.
Lavrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Utley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Utley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavrov circles away.
Lavrov connects with a single shot there.
Utley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Utley checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Utley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lavrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Utley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Utley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lavrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Lavrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lavrov has a couple of punches blocked by Utley.
Lavrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Utley backwards.
Lavrov tries to throw a body punch but Utley avoids it by throwing Lavrov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lavrov fails to land.
Utley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lavrov misses with the head strike.
Lavrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Utley.
A nice left hand lands by Utley.
Lavrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Utley slows down the pace here.
Lavrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Utley blocks an uppercut.
Lavrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lavrov throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lavrov obliges.
Utley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lavrov walks away with a smile on his face. Utley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vadim Lavrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Utley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavrov defends it nicely.
Utley dives in and grabs Lavrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lavrov pushes down on Utley's head and hops out.
Utley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lavrov swivels and escapes.
Lavrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Utley throws out a loose jab but Lavrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Utley moves into the clinch successfully.
Utley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lavrov's elbow.
Lavrov tries to throw a body punch but Utley avoids it by throwing Lavrov back against the cage.
Lavrov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Utley.
Utley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lavrov swivels and escapes.
Lavrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Utley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lavrov working aggressively here.
Lavrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lavrov misses with the head strike.
Lavrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Utley.
Lavrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Utley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lavrov prevents Utley from breaking the clinch.
Utley wants to break free but Lavrov has control.
Utley jumps guard but Lavrov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Utley wants a takedown.
Utley tries to score a body lock takedown but Lavrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lavrov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Utley managing to block the knees to the body from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands an elbow just above Utley 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Utley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Utley backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavrov working aggressively here.
Lavrov tries a body shot but Utley blocks it.
Utley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Utley misses with some punches.
Utley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lavrov lands a nice uppercut.
Utley blocking some punches.
Lavrov throws an elbow that misses.
Utley is looking for a takedown.
Utley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Utley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lavrov walks away with a smile on his face. Utley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lavrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Utley.
A clash of legs there as Utley blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Lavrov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Utley throws a sloppy head kick
and Lavrov counters with a left and a right that stings Utley.
Lavrov misses with a low kick as Utley jumps back.
Utley has a takedown stuffed.
Lavrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Utley moves away.
Utley has a takedown stuffed.
Utley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavrov defends it nicely.
Vadim Lavrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Utley.
Utley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lavrov sprawls well. Lavrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Utley gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley misses with a series of wild punches.
Utley throws a nice looking combination but Lavrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lavrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Utley can do to turn this around?
Lavrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Utley.
Lavrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Utley. Utley gets slowly back to his feet.
Utley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavrov manages to avoid it.
Lavrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Utley back to the cage. Lavrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Utley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lavrov counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Utley.
Lavrov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Utley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavrov.
Utley is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Utley dodges an elbow strike from Lavrov.
Lavrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lavrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lavrov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Utley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Utley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Utley working for a triangle but Lavrov defends it easily.
Lavrov stands and steps away. Utley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Utley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lavrov misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lavrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Utley is out of range and Lavrov settles back down.
Chase Utley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Utley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavrov throws a front kick that sends Utley stumbling back into the cage.
Utley shoots in but Lavrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lavrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Utley drops his hands momentarily and Lavrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lavrov takes a swing at Utley's ribcage but misses.
Lavrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Utley off the cage and back into range.
Utley is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov fakes the body blow, causing Utley to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Utley goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadim Lavrov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vadim Lavrov waved his t-shirt featuring Museum of Monsters & Madmen's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, country boy. Papi has chosen IZ ON as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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38
152 lbs
35 - 13 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cletus Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo Papi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papi tries to clinch up.
Papi moves in looking to clinch but Landry pushes him off.
Landry misses with a wild body shot.
Papi tries to clinch up
and Landry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Landry.
Papi blocks the elbow strike.
Landry gets underhooks to prevent Papi's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Papi.
Papi digs a right hand underneath Landry's ribcage. Landry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Landry lands a left hand.
Landry has Papi pressed against the cage, preventing Papi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Papi lands a shoulder strike.
Landry throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Papi.
Landry misses with a punch to the body.
Papi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Landry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Papi is defending well for now.
Landry stalling in the clinch but Papi improves position.
Our sources have told us that Landry has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Papi misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi is looking to control Landry's arms but Landry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papi has his back to the cage.
Landry trying to land knees to the body.
Papi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow.
Papi is leaning against Landry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Landry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Landry throws a head punch that misses.
Papi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Papi.
Papi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papi tries a body shot but Landry blocks it.
Landry stalling against the cage.
Landry misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papi lands a nice shot to the body.
Landry prevents Papi from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Papi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Papi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papi tries to clinch but Landry moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papi. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Landry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Landry gets tackled into the cage by Papi. Papi maintains the clinch.
Landry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Milo Papi has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Landry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Papi's brow.
Landry misses with a knee strike.
Landry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Papi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papi's elbow.
Landry blocks a body shot from Papi.
Papi working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Landry.
Landry lands an uppercut.
Papi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow.
Landry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papi lands a body punch.
Papi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Landry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cletus Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Papi.
Landry clinches with his opponent.
Papi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Landry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papi is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Landry scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice elbow from Landry.
Landry trying to stall but Papi improves his position.
Landry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papi backwards.
Papi goes for a takedown attempt but Landry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Papi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landry tries to clinch up.
Landry jabs Papi right on the nose. Papi blinks but takes it well.
Papi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landry.
Landry is looking to clinch but Papi is avoiding it.
Papi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Landry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Landry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Papi's cut.
That's time! Landry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Landry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papi throws out the jab.
Landry avoids the head kick by Papi.
Milo Papi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papi wants to clinch.
Papi tries for a takedown but Landry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Landry swats away the attempt to clinch by Papi.
Landry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Landry dodges the punch combination from Papi.
Papi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papi closes the distance and clinches.
Papi tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Landry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Landry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papi can do to turn this around?
Landry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi is stalling here.
Landry slows down the pace here.
Landry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papis head.
Papi dodges an elbow strike from Landry.
Papi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Landry.
Papi is trying to break free.
Papi wants a takedown.
Papi wants to take the fight to the mat but Landry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cletus Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Papi.
Landry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Papi.
Papi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Landry.
A shot in the inside from Papi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Landry.
That has opened up Milo Papi's cut even more.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landry misses with some punches.
Landry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Papi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land.
Papi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Landry throws an elbow that misses.
Papi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papi is looking to break free of the clinch but Landry has double underhooks.
Papi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Landry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Landry presses Papi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Landry throws a punch but it's blocked by Papi.
A nice left hand lands by Landry.
Landry misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi misses with some punches.
Landry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Landry tries a body shot but Papi blocks it.
Papi trying to stall but Landry improves his position.
A knee to the head by Landry.
Papi presses Landry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Landry as Papi tries to tie him up.
Landry prevents a body shot from Papi.
Landry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Papi misses with a punch to the body.
Landry blocks a body shot from Papi.
Papi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papi shoots in but no luck this time.
Landry throws a series of strikes that have Papi backpedaling.
Papi is rocked!
Papi walks into a left hand.
Papi is still on wobbly legs! Can Landry finish him?
Landry scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papi dives in for a single leg takedown but Landry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Landry.
Papi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Landry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Landry.
The cut above Milo Papi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Landry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Landry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Landry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cletus Landry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Landry lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Papi to his knees! Landry keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus Landry!
Cletus Landry 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 Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 4, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lil III.
Lil III dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hossein.
Hossein throws a head kick that misses.
Hossein tries to land a leg kick but Lil III saw it coming and moves away.
Hossein moves out of range of the strikes.
Hossein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hossein blocks a low kick nicely.
Hossein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lil III finds it's way round the side to connect with Hossein's head.
Lil III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Lil III.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hossein is predictable there
and Lil III decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hossein's guard.
Hossein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hossein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hossein seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hossein managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lil III wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Lil III avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hossein managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lil III lunges at Hossein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hossein's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Lil III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lil III dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lil III has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lil III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hossein is fending him off so far but Lil III persists. Nope, Hossein circles away and we're back to standing.
Hossein throws a right hand that misses
and Lil III counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lil III wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Lil III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lil III is looking to work some ground and pound but Hossein has wrist control.
Lil III forces his way into half guard.
Hossein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lil III.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hossein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hossein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lil III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lil III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hossein wants to sweep but no luck.
Lil III lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully.
Hossein is trying to control the position but Lil III postures up.
Lil III keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hossein's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.
Lil III distracts Hossein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hossein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lil III in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hossein trying to keep a closed guard but Lil III is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lil III fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hossein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hossein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lil III scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lil III throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Hossein.
Lil III moves out of range of the body kick.
Lil III takes one on the button.
Hossein throws a right hand that Lil III ducks under and follows up with a left that Lil III also avoids with ease.
Hossein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lil III connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hossein scrambles back to his feet.
Hossein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lil III.
Lil III throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hossein on the side of the head.
Hossein throws a looping overhand right but Lil III ducks down to avoid it.
Hossein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Lil III is just out of range.
A slow jab from Hossein misses its intended target.
Hossein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lil III is out of range and Hossein settles back down.
Hossein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Lil III.
Lil III has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hossein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hossein throws a lazy uppercut
and Lil III counters with a takedown into side control.
Lil III thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Lil III are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hossein is looking to regain half guard here but Lil III keeps moving and retains side control.
Lil III lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hossein is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hossein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lil III wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lil III is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hossein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lil III wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hossein, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Hossein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lil III moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lil III connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hossein some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lil III working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hossein is looking to regain half guard here but Lil III keeps moving and retains side control.
Ba Lil III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hossein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III trying to control the action but Hossein is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Lil III are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lil III tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lil III is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hossein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hossein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lil III bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hossein's head backwards.
A jab from Lil III finds it's way through Hossein's defenses.
Hossein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein cracks Lil III with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hossein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lil III counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lil III trying to control from half guard but Hossein is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hossein is trying to control but can't.
Lil III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lil III is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hossein is just riding it out for now. Lil III eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lil III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hossein moves into full guard.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully.
Hossein keeping full guard, as Lil III tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hossein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hossein is trying to control the position but Lil III postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossein throws a shot from downtown. Lil III moves away and avoids it.
Lil III gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lil III has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lil III ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lil III throws a series of punches but Hossein moves out of range.
Lil III gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hossein.
Lil III stuns Hossein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lil III jabs Hossein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lil III throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hossein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein blocks a jab.
Lil III takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hossein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein checks a leg kick.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil III.
An inside leg kick lands from Lil III.
Ba Lil III is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hossein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lil III on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lil III.
Lil III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lil III blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lil III cracks a nice hook into Hossein's ribs.
Lil III connects with an inside leg kick.
Hossein moves out of range of the strikes.
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
Ba Lil III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hossein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lil III counters with a shoot takedown. Hossein fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III stays in close to Hossein's body and controls the position.
Lil III throws a big right hand that misses.
Lil III sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lil III trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ba Lil III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lil III has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ba Lil III!
After winning the bout, Ba Lil III thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gravius might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Morrowind. Jim Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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267 lbs
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravius cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gravius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brown to stand back up!
It looks like Jim Brown has been cut.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gravius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravius.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravius connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gravius - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gravius. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gravius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown looks winded!
Gravius cracks Brown's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Brown slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Gravius can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sellus Gravius!
Sellus Gravius managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matti Teitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bring me to life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teitsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from France misses
and Teitsi counters with a nice body shot.
France misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
France misses with a head kick.
Teitsi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
France shoots in and drives through. Teitsi sprawls well.
Teitsi moves into the clinch.
Teitsi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Teitsi to work.
Teitsi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but France blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teitsi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Teitsi.
Teitsi with a knee to the head.
France misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but France has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Teitsi controlling the action here for a moment.
We've been informed that France has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Teitsi tries to land knees in the clinch but France avoids the damage to the body.
France blocks a punch to the side of the head.
France manages to break the clinch.
France misses with a takedown attempt - Teitsi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matti Teitsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin France.
France connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teitsi slips under a jab.
France misses with a wild body shot.
France misses with a hook. Teitsi ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by France or perhaps it was just good defense by Teitsi, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from France. Teitsi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teitsi avoids the head kick by France.
France shoots for a double leg takedown but Teitsi sprawls well. He's pushed France's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Teitsi defending well as France loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by France.
Teitsi tries to land a leg kick but France saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from France misses.
Teitsi throws a head kick that misses.
Teitsi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by France.
Teitsi ducks under a wild hook from France.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
France misses with a body shot.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Teitsi moves out of range as France strikes.
France shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teitsi defends it nicely.
Teitsi blocks a head kick by France.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teitsi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teitsi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Teitsi motions for France to come forward. Teitsi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teitsi throws out a leg kick but France moves out of range and Teitsi only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Teitsi.
Teitsi has France up against the cage in a clinch.
France jumps guard but Teitsi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
France looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Teitsi connects with a nasty looking knee right to France's face.
It looks like Darwin France has been cut.
France avoiding damage as Teitsi throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teitsi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
France is rocked!
France is trying to stall.
Teitsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teitsi pushes France back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teitsi controlling the action here for a moment.
Teitsi drops France with a big knee straight up the middle! France is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
France is still on wobbly legs! Can Teitsi finish him?
France pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teitsi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Teitsi scores with a jab.
Teitsi scores with a shot to the body.
Matti Teitsi is winning the standup battle so far.
Teitsi staying out of range there.
France misses with a body kick.
France scores with the left hand. Teitsi knows he should have avoided that one.
France seems to have recovered his senses.
Teitsi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Teitsi leaves France with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teitsi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teitsi is looking to wear down France with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Teitsi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between France's hands.
France lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from France.
France ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teitsi moves away.
Teitsi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that France can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by France.
France checks the leg kick.
Teitsi closes the distance and pushes France back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teitsi has a couple of punches blocked by France.
Teitsi is working France over against the cage.
France on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Teitsi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Teitsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teitsi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down France.
Teitsi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teitsi crunches a lovely knee into France's ribcage.
Teitsi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from France.
Teitsi tries to land a knee to the head but France blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi controlling the action here for a moment.
Teitsi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Teitsi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. France is defending well for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Teitsi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Teitsi blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Teitsi.
France's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teitsi. France does a little dance to reset his feet.
France throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
France swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teitsi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teitsi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with France, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teitsi is struggling to control the position.
Teitsi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teitsi tries to land knees in the clinch but France avoids the damage to the body.
France has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teitsi lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from France.
Teitsi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but France blocks it with crossed arms.
Teitsi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teitsi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
France avoiding damage as Teitsi throws knees to the body.
France wants to get back to striking at distance but Teitsi won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Teitsi crunches a lovely knee into France's ribcage.
Teitsi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Teitsi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Teitsi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and France avoids it.
France tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
France on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Teitsi effectively controlling the action here.
France wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teitsi swings wildly with an uppercut but France uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teitsi pushes France back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teitsi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
France shoots in for a takedown but Teitsi shows good takedown defense.
Teitsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teitsi missing with a left hand there. France was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
France looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
France misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teitsi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teitsi looks to throw the jab but France is out of range.
Teitsi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teitsi lands an overhand right.
Teitsi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on France. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teitsi swings away with a body shot that misses
and France counters with a slapping leg kick.
Teitsi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teitsi tries to close the distance and clinch but France swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
France scores with a kick to the body.
Teitsi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France tries to land a leg kick but Teitsi saw it coming and moves away.
Teitsi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but France circles away quickly and effectively.
France misses with a right hand
and Teitsi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teitsi scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Teitsi as France shoots in.
Teitsi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed France momentarily.
Teitsi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teitsi moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Teitsi.
France lands with a good body shot.
Teitsi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice combo by Teitsi! Oh, that's hurt him - France falls to the canvas and Teitsi follows him into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teitsi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Teitsi postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked France badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Teitsi around the waist but Teitsi pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Teitsi is the winner by TKO! Teitsi jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Teitsi!
Matti Teitsi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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