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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Arlecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlecki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Undead. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Arlecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arlecki rushes Santoro and presses him up against the cage.
Arlecki scores with a shoulder strike.
Santoro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santoro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santoro wants to get back to striking at distance but Arlecki won't allow it.
Arlecki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arlecki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santoro under the eye.
Santoro misses with a jab to the body
and Arlecki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santoro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arlecki pinned against the cage. Arlecki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santoro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arlecki misses with a head kick.
Arlecki takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlecki lands a really nice looking cross but Santoro seems unphased.
Arlecki slips under a jab from Santoro.
Santoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlecki.
Santoro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arlecki working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Arlecki'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.
Santoro passes Arlecki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santoro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arlecki is trying to control but can't.
Santoro uses his free foot to push down on Arlecki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arlecki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Santoro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Santoro wants to control the pace but Arlecki is squirming around nicely.
Arlecki controls the position.
Santoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Santoro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Santoro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arlecki tries to reverse the position but Santoro maintains control.
Arlecki tries to lock up and control but Santoro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Arlecki hang on?
Santoro breaks from Arlecki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Arlecki is rocked!
Santoro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Arlecki badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Santoro around the waist but Santoro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Santoro is the winner by TKO! Santoro jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Santoro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nicky Santoro made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce comes to the cage accompanied by Joy Division - Atmosphere. The crowd seem to be enjoying Worthy's choice of entrance music: Drop the world. Marlon Worthy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bobby Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Worthy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bruce walks into a stiff left hand from Worthy.
Bruce motions for Worthy to come forward. Bruce throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce defending well as Worthy loads up on a big left hand.
Bruce scores with a nice right hand.
Worthy throws an overhand right that lands on Bruce's shoulder, as Bruce tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruce.
Bruce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Worthy.
A leg kick checked by Worthy.
Worthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruce.
Worthy slips under a jab.
Worthy checks a low kick from Bruce.
A slow jab from Bruce misses its intended target.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses
and Worthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
Worthy walks into a straight right hand from Bruce.
A low kick from Bruce misses
and Worthy counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bruce.
Bruce has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bruce there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bruce turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Bruce misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worthy.
Worthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.
Worthy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Bruce misses
and Worthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce gets tackled into the cage by Worthy. Worthy maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Worthy.
Bruce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Worthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Worthy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Bruce working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Worthy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Bruce fails to land.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruce misses with a shot to the body
and Worthy counters with a thumping low kick.
Bruce cracks the inside of Worthy's front leg.
Bruce misses with a leg kick
and Worthy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Worthy ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Worthy misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy avoids the head kick by Bruce.
Worthy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Worthy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bruce attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruce misses with a leg kick
and Worthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worthy blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Bruce tries to land a front kick but Worthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Worthy lands an overhand right.
Worthy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bruce lands a leg kick that knocks Worthy off balance momentarily.
Bruce fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worthy is out of range.
Bruce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws a leg kick which misses Worthy's front leg but catches the back leg as Worthy tries to avoid it.
Bruce scoring well with a low kick there.
Worthy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Worthy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Bruce lands a nice hook to Worthy's body. Worthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruce goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Worthy's corner calls for a 1-2. Worthy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bruce misses with an uppercut.
Worthy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bruce had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Worthy tries a low kick but Bruce avoids it.
Bruce connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Worthy lands a jab to the head.
Bruce connects with an inside leg kick.
Worthy moves away from the strike by Bruce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Bruce will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bruce throws the left hand but Worthy avoids the punch easily.
Worthy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
Worthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Worthy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Worthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruce thumps Worthy with a low kick.
Bruce scores with a jab to the head.
Bruce scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruce throws a leg kick
and Worthy counters with a straight right hand.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
Bruce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce throws a jab but it's blocked by Worthy.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruce.
Bruce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bruce walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bruce misses with an uppercut.
Bruce goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruce throws a body punch but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy moves out of range as Bruce throws a body kick.
Worthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Worthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
Worthy moves out of range as Bruce throws a body kick.
Worthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruce misses with a body shot.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Worthy checks a low kick from Bruce.
Bruce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Worthy's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthy throws a leg kick but Bruce sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Worthy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruce looks to land a body kick but Worthy moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruce, right into the meat.
Bruce's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bruce takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bobby Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bruce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Worthy.
Worthy misses with a leg kick.
Bruce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Worthy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Worthy blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Bruce scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bruce misses with a body shot.
Bruce 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.
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick
and Worthy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Worthy misses the target.
Bruce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Bruce is winning the standup battle so far.
Worthy moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Worthy.
Bruce throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Worthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Worthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Worthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Bruce misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Bruce fails to land.
Bruce tries a knee to the head but Worthy blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bruce has a couple of punches blocked by Worthy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bruce dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bruce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Worthy.
Bruce scores with a sloppy right hand. Worthy should have avoided that one.
Bruce throws out a leg kick but Worthy moves out of range and Bruce only half commits.
Bruce moves away from the strike by Worthy.
The fighters circling - Worthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worthy misses with a looping left.
Bruce throws a shot from downtown. Worthy moves away and avoids it.
Bruce misses with the body kick
and Worthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruce looks to land a left hand but Worthy moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worthy is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruce ducks under a wild hook from Worthy.
Worthy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy cracks the inside of Bruce's front leg.
A good leg kick by Bruce.
Bruce has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Worthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruce's head.
Bruce throws a leg kick which misses Worthy's front leg but catches the back leg as Worthy tries to avoid it.
Bruce misses with a hook
and Worthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruce throws a nice head kick!
Bruce throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Worthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce jabs at Worthy's body.
Bruce comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruce tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce throws a head kick but Worthy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Worthy swings widly with a right hand
and Bruce counters with a thumping low kick.
Bruce shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Bruce is predictable there
and Worthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Worthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruce blocks a jab.
Bruce cracks Worthy with an open hand slap.
Bruce throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Worthy moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruce.
Some bone on bone action there as Worthy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Worthy throws the left hand but Bruce avoids the punch easily.
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy tries a low kick but Bruce avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bruce.
Bruce misses with a leg kick
and Worthy counters with an inside leg kick.
Bruce throws a leg kick
and Worthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruce. Worthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruce pivots, looking for a leg kick but Worthy is out of range and Bruce settles back down.
Bruce is looking to chop away at Worthy's legs.
Worthy tries to land a leg kick but Bruce saw it coming and moves away.
Worthy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Worthy misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws a head kick but Worthy moves out of range.
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Bruce misses with a low kick.
Worthy scores with a leg kick.
Bobby Bruce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Worthy coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Worthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
Worthy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bruce is rocked!
Worthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marlon Worthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Bruce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce slips a jab from Worthy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marlon Worthy.
I think Bruce has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobby Bruce!
After the big win, Bobby Bruce made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting. Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Professor Green - Monster . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Matsumoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones digs a good body shot into Matsumoto's ribs.
Matsumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsumoto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsumoto stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Matsumoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Matsumoto preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsumoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Matsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsumoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Matsumoto checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Matsumoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Michael Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsumoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsumoto is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Michael Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Matsumoto moves out of range easily.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Matsumoto's belly button to the back.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matsumoto fails to land the takedown.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsumoto.
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!
Matsumoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsumoto throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Matsumoto moves out of range easily.
Matsumoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsumoto checks it well.
Matsumoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Matsumoto misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsumoto.
Jones misses with a hook
enabling Matsumoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsumoto jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones looks for the body kick but Matsumoto saw that one coming.
Jones leaves Matsumoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsumoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a low kick but Matsumoto moves out of range easily.
Michael Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Matsumoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A slow jab from Matsumoto misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsumoto's calf.
Matsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsumoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsumoto shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiyoshi Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsumoto slips a straight right by Jones.
Matsumoto wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones swings for the body but Matsumoto moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsumoto avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Matsumoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matsumoto counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsumoto is out of range.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsumoto. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Matsumoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands with a hook. Matsumoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones keeps Matsumoto at a distance using the push kick.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Matsumoto counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsumoto drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones digs a good body shot into Matsumoto's ribs.
Jones thows a leg kick but Matsumoto checks it
and Matsumoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matsumoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsumoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsumoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsumoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Matsumoto throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Matsumoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Matsumoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hook but Matsumoto avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Matsumoto slips the punch.
Matsumoto checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsumoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matsumoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Matsumoto is predictable there
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a looping left.
Matsumoto lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Matsumoto scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsumoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones takes a swing at Matsumoto's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones tests Matsumoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Matsumoto saw it coming and moves away.
Matsumoto misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsumoto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsumoto's sensitive parts.
Matsumoto blocks a head kick by Jones.
Matsumoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matsumoto throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Matsumoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones darts in and clinches Matsumoto up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Michael Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsumoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with a body punch.
A short right from Matsumoto on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsumoto moves away.
That kick from Jones tenderised Matsumoto's leg. Matsumoto is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jones!
A very excited looking Michael Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Vigilante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Nicklaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vigilante comes into the arena with Skyscraper blaring out of the sound system. Nicklaus has chosen Maino f.Busta Rhymes Jim Jones Gucci Mane Yo Gotti Trae The Truth - Mobbin as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinny Vigilante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Nicklaus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vigilante buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vigilante pushes Nicklaus away with a front kick.
Nicklaus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vigilante to score with a decent uppercut.
Vigilante lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nicklaus will feel that in the morning.
Nicklaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vigilante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicklaus throws a low kick but Vigilante avoids it.
A low kick from Vigilante is predictable there
and Nicklaus counters with a takedown into side control.
Vigilante sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vigilante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nicklaus.
Vigilante's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vigilante trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vigilante regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nicklaus.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nicklaus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vigilante has Nicklaus pulled in close to control his posture.
Vigilante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicklaus preventing the sweep.
Nicklaus is fighting to break Vigilante's control of his arms but Vigilante is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nicklaus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Vigilante.
Nicklaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vigilante.
Vigilante throws a body punch but Nicklaus moves out of range.
Vigilante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus throws a push kick but Vigilante slaps the foot to one side.
Vigilante with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Vigilante misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nicklaus. Vigilante shrugs it off though.
Vigilante throws the left hand but Nicklaus avoids the punch easily.
Nicklaus thows a leg kick but Vigilante checks it
and Vigilante counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vigilante.
Vigilante lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jack Nicklaus has been cut.
Nicklaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Vigilante controls his hands.
Nicklaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vigilante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicklaus blocks a body shot from Vigilante.
Vigilante is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nicklaus can't fight it off and eventually Vigilante manages to take the fight to the floor. Nicklaus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nicklaus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vigilante trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nicklaus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nicklaus stopping the sweep attempt from Vigilante.
Vigilante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vigilante keeping moving, preventing Nicklaus from controlling successfully.
Nicklaus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vigilante is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nicklaus throws a big elbow that misses.
Nicklaus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vigilante bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicklaus's guard.
Nicklaus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vigilante stands and throws Nicklaus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vigilante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicklaus keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Vigilante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Nicklaus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nicklaus ducks under a wild hook from Vigilante.
Vigilante connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vigilante. Nicklaus shrugs it off though.
Vigilante throws a low kick but Nicklaus avoids it.
Nicklaus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vigilante's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicklaus.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vigilante checks a leg kick.
Vinny Vigilante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicklaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vigilante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Vigilante misses the target.
Nicklaus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vigilante counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vigilante throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicklaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vigilante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicklaus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicklaus prevents Vigilante from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicklaus.
Nicklaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vigilante misses with some punches.
Nicklaus blocks the elbow strike.
Nicklaus avoids the elbow strike from Vigilante, against the cage.
Nicklaus digs a right hand into Vigilante's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vigilante's gas tank.
Nicklaus scores with a hook to the body.
Vigilante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicklaus can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Nicklaus - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicklaus.
Nicklaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vigilante's elbow.
Nicklaus blocks an uppercut.
Nicklaus has picked Vigilante up - he's going for a ride! Nicklaus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nicklaus throwing shots but Vigilante is blocking nicely.
Vigilante is trying to control but can't.
Nicklaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vigilante is staying active underneath Nicklaus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vigilante is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus trying to pass the guard but Vigilante defending well.
Nicklaus wants to take a breather but Vigilante is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicklaus thows a leg kick but Vigilante checks it
and Vigilante counters by clinching up.
Nicklaus takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vigilante swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicklaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicklaus works on Vigilante's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicklaus is leaning against Vigilante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vigilante prevents a body shot from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vigilante pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nicklaus lands with a light punch inside.
Nicklaus lands a right hand.
Nicklaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicklaus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nicklaus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vigilante is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Nicklaus.
Vigilante throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicklaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Vigilante controls his hands.
Vigilante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vigilante prevents a body shot from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus has a couple of punches blocked by Vigilante.
Nicklaus tries a body shot but Vigilante blocks it.
Vigilante scores with a hook to the body.
Vigilante working aggressively here.
Vigilante is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vigilante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicklaus can't find room to land a body shot as Vigilante controls the action.
A short right from Nicklaus on the inside.
Vigilante tries to circle away but Nicklaus has him pinned against the cage.
Nicklaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vigilante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicklaus blocks a body shot from Vigilante.
Vigilante misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Vigilante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vigilante prevents a body shot from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus works on Vigilante's body with a couple of short punches.
Vigilante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicklaus has a couple of punches blocked by Vigilante.
Nicklaus blocking some punches.
Nicklaus lands a left hand.
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!
Vigilante has hold of one of Nicklaus's legs. Nicklaus is fighting the takedown attempt but Vigilante gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nicklaus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nicklaus wants to sweep here but Vigilante controlling him for the moment.
Nicklaus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vigilante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vigilante lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Nicklaus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Nicklaus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vigilante tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicklaus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicklaus digs a good hook to Vigilante's body.
Nicklaus 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.
Vigilante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vigilante scores with a leg kick.
Vigilante rushes Nicklaus and presses him up against the cage.
Vigilante throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicklaus.
Good body shot from Nicklaus.
Vigilante blocks a body shot from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicklaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicklaus misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Nicklaus as the two fighters clinch.
Nicklaus pushes Vigilante back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nicklaus tries to throw a body punch but Vigilante avoids it by throwing Nicklaus back against the cage.
Vigilante takes a shot to the head.
Vigilante blocks a body shot from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus tries to work over Vigilante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nicklaus.
Vigilante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nicklaus scores with a shot to the side of Vigilante's head.
Nicklaus can't find room to land a body shot as Vigilante controls the action.
Nicklaus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vigilante prevents a body shot from Nicklaus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nicklaus as the two fighters clinch.
Nicklaus digs a right hand into Vigilante's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vigilante's gas tank.
Nicklaus lands a left hand.
Nicklaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicklaus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicklaus pushes Vigilante back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nicklaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicklaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicklaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicklaus tries to work over Vigilante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vigilante working aggressively here.
Nicklaus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vigilante blocks a body shot from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicklaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicklaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicklaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicklaus scores with a hook to the body.
Nicklaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicklaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicklaus gets through Vigilante's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicklaus is leaning against Vigilante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicklaus misses with a punch to the body.
Nicklaus misses with a body punch.
Vigilante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vigilante is rocked!
Vigilante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicklaus's elbow.
Oh Vigilante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicklaus digs a right hand underneath Vigilante's ribcage. Vigilante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus lands a body shot.
Vigilante seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicklaus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vigilante prevents a body shot from Nicklaus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vigilante blocks a body shot from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus is working for takedown but Vigilante is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nicklaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Vigilante controls his hands.
Nicklaus avoids the elbow strike from Vigilante, against the cage.
Vigilante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicklaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicklaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicklaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicklaus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vigilante backwards.
Vigilante blocks a body shot from Nicklaus.
Vigilante blocks a body shot from Nicklaus.
Vigilante working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicklaus.
Nicklaus misses with a punch to the body.
Nicklaus lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vigilante to his knees! Nicklaus keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Nicklaus!
A very excited looking Jack Nicklaus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Biller's choice of entrance music: Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. This should be a great matchup!
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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
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bubby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 38 - 0, fighting out of London, Sten Biller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bubby swivels and escapes.
Biller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bubby swivels and escapes.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt
and Bubby counters by clinching up.
Boy Bubby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
Bubby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Biller tries for a takedown but Bubby manages to get underhooks.
Bubby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biller.
Bubby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Biller.
Biller tries to pull guard but Bubby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bubby lands with a light punch inside.
Biller working aggressively here.
Bubby swings wildly with an uppercut but Biller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Bubby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bubby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Biller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bubby stops a takedown attempt from Biller.
Biller takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biller tries to land knees in the clinch but Bubby avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bubby.
Bubby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Biller misses with a knee to the head.
Bubby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Biller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bubby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biller.
Bubby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bubby tries to throw a body punch but Biller avoids it by throwing Bubby back against the cage.
Biller blocks a body shot from Bubby.
A short left from Bubby.
Biller looking for a takedown.
Biller jumps guard but Bubby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bubby working aggressively here.
Biller is trying to drag Bubby to the mat but Bubby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Biller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biller has Bubby up against the cage in a clinch.
Biller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bubby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bubby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Bubby misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bubby.
A shot in the inside from Bubby.
Biller is looking to break free of the clinch but Bubby has double underhooks.
Bubby swings wildly with an uppercut but Biller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bubby fails to land.
Bubby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Biller.
Biller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bubby just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bubby.
Biller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bubby to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bubby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billers head.
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Biller.
Bubby throws a punch but it's blocked by Biller.
Bubby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biller blocks a body shot from Bubby.
Bubby lands a left hand.
Biller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bubby lands a shoulder strike.
Biller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bubby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bubby misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Bubby.
Biller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bubby prevents it.
Biller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bubby blocks it with crossed arms.
Bubby prevents the takedown attempt.
Biller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bubby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Biller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bubby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Biller looks winded!
Bubby stops a takedown attempt from Biller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller blocks an uppercut.
Bubby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubby lands a nice uppercut.
Bubby working aggressively here.
Biller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bubby blocks it with crossed arms.
Bubby lands a nice shot to the body.
Biller is working for takedown but Bubby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biller takes a shot to the head.
Bubby misses with a punch on the inside.
Bubby working aggressively here.
Bubby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Bubby.
Bubby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bubby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biller jumps guard but Bubby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bubby lands a body shot.
Bubby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bubby tries to work over Biller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bubby lands with a light punch inside.
Bubby lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bubby 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.
Bubby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Biller gets tackled into the cage by Bubby. Bubby maintains the clinch.
Bubby scores with a shot to the side of Biller's head.
Bubby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bubby working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Bubby.
Boy Bubby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bubby.
Bubby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biller misses with the head strike.
Biller is trying to drag Bubby to the mat but Bubby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bubby tries a body shot but Biller blocks it.
Biller is trying to break the clinch but Bubby is controlling him.
Bubby misses with a body punch.
Bubby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bubby pushes Biller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Bubby.
Biller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bubby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller tries a knee to the head but Bubby blocks it.
Biller is breathing heavily.
Biller wants a takedown.
Boy Bubby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sten Biller.
Biller wants to take the fight to the mat but Bubby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bubby.
Bubby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Biller.
Bubby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bubby.
A short right from Bubby.
Bubby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bubby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biller backwards.
Bubby drops Biller with a big right hand! Bubby charges in looking to finish - Biller manages to keep Bubby in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Biller is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biller is still in real trouble! Can Bubby finish him?
Bubby passes into half guard.
Bubby uses his free foot to push down on Biller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Biller.
Bubby raining down shots from the mount!
Bubby lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubby working the ground and pound effectively.
Bubby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biller can do to turn this around?
Bubby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bubby loads up with a big shot that hurts Biller! He's pulled Bubby in close but Bubby has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Biller survive? More strikes from Bubby and Biller is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boy Bubby!
A victorious Boy Bubby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Potkukelkka's chin.
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35
159 lbs
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32
154 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Green
and Potkukelkka counters with a single leg into guard. Green didn't expect that.
Potkukelkka looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Potkukelkka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Green postures up.
Potkukelkka wants to get back to full guard.
Potkukelkka gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Potkukelkka.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Potkukelkka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green 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.
Potkukelkka trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potkukelkka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Potkukelkka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Green manages to get himself to full guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Potkukelkka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Potkukelkka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potkukelkka can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Potkukelkka wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Potkukelkka is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potkukelkka keeps working.
Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Potkukelkka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potkukelkka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green content to control rather than advance.
Potkukelkka is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Potkukelkka tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green is keen to just control but Potkukelkka is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Potkukelkka throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Potkukelkka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Green looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Green is trying to control Potkukelkka's posture but Potkukelkka avoids it.
Potkukelkka working the ground and pound.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Green wants to control but Potkukelkka postures up.
Green prevents Potkukelkka from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is not content to let Potkukelkka control the position.
Green struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to buck Potkukelkka off but Potkukelkka is having none of it.
Potkukelkka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Potkukelkka cracks Green with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Green is working to avoid the ground and pound but Potkukelkka connects with a decent elbow.
Green is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potkukelkka off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Green has the hooks in. Potkukelkka is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Green has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Green avoiding Potkukelkka 's attempts to control his hands.
Green trying to control.
Potkukelkka trying to control but not successfully.
Green struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Potkukelkka as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Green!
Green punishes Potkukelkka with strikes from the back mount.
Potkukelkka is keeping busy.
Green lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Green.
Green really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Potkukelkka.
Lester Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green tightening his grip on Potkukelkka, looking for the choke.
Potkukelkka staying busy and making it hard for Green to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looking for the choke from the back.
Potkukelkka tries to roll but Green sticks to his back.
Potkukelkka is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Green gets his way!
Green missing with strikes.
Potkukelkka trying to control the action but Green just sinks the hooks in.
Green is looking for the choke from the back position but Potkukelkka is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green is trying to stick to Potkukelkka's back but Potkukelkka is turning into Green. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Green's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
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 Lester Green will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Potkukelkka misses with a body shot.
Potkukelkka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Potkukelkka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James Potkukelkka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potkukelkka feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Potkukelkka misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potkukelkka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Potkukelkka connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Potkukelkka throws a shot to the body.
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Potkukelkka takes a step back to recover.
Potkukelkka connects with a solid leg kick.
Green blocks a head kick by Potkukelkka.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Potkukelkka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potkukelkka moves out of range of the body kick.
Potkukelkka looks to land a combination. Green sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Potkukelkka fails with the takedown.
James Potkukelkka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throws a push kick but Green slaps the foot to one side.
Potkukelkka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Potkukelkka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Potkukelkka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Potkukelkka tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Potkukelkka misses with some punches.
Potkukelkka swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green is trying to stall.
Potkukelkka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Potkukelkka can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Potkukelkka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Potkukelkka cracks Green with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potkukelkka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Potkukelkka.
Green is looking to break free of the clinch but Potkukelkka has double underhooks.
I was talking to Green's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Potkukelkka lands with a light punch inside.
Potkukelkka misses with a punch on the inside.
Potkukelkka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green prevents a body shot from Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka just leaning against Green, taking a breather.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potkukelkka swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green has Potkukelkka pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Potkukelkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lester Green!
During a confident post fight interview, Lester Green thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don't Shoot Shotgun. Alves is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trik Turner - Friends and Family. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
164 lbs
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35
159 lbs
33 - 26 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gunn checks a low kick from Alves.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Gunn counters by moving into the clinch.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Alves tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gunn tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Alves looking to stall.
Gunn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn cracks Alves with a nice body shot.
Alves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
Alves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gunn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alves can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Gunn throws a head punch that misses.
Gunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves is looking to control Gunn's arms but Gunn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alves has his back to the cage.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Gunn.
Gunn clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunn.
Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Alves tries to stall but Gunn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gunn lands a nice uppercut.
Alves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Gunn tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with some punches.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alves blocking some punches.
Alves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Gunn as the two fighters clinch.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Gunn lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunn throws a head punch that misses.
Gunn lands a right hand.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Nice body punch from Gunn - that landed with a thud.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Gunn lands with a left to the head.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves stalling in the clinch but Gunn improves position.
Gunn misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
Alves looking to stall.
Gunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunn tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Alves should have avoided that one.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Gunn cracks Alves with a good jab.
Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves throws the left hand but Gunn avoids the punch easily.
Alves works over Gunn's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Gunn lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn ducks right into an uppercut from Alves.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn connects with a high kick.
A lazy left from Alves finds it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alves.
Alves throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Alves misses the jab.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Gunn persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alves. Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Freddy Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
Alves throws the left hand but Gunn avoids the punch easily.
Gunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Gunn persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunn pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunn misses with the head strike.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Alves blocking some punches.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Gunn controls the action.
Gunn tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gunn tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Gunn tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Tommie Gunn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Alves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves stalling the fight.
Alves is trying to break free.
Gunn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alves takes a shot to the head.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunn misses with some punches.
Alves can't break the clinch.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Alves taking a breather.
Gunn tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves prevents a body shot from Gunn.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Gunn throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunn.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Gunn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Alves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alves duly obliges.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it.
Alves feints a jab promting Gunn to slip. Alves then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gunn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gunn tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Alves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunn doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn cracks Alves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn counters by moving into the clinch.
Gunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Freddy Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn throws a leg kick but Alves checks it.
Alves moves out of range of the body kick.
Gunn rushes Alves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
Gunn tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alves tries to circle away but Gunn has him pinned against the cage.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but Gunn keeps him there for the moment.
Alves tries to work over Gunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunn pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves blocking some punches.
Alves stalling in the clinch.
Gunn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alves is rocked!
Gunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Alves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
Freddy Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.
Gunn lands a body punch.
Tommie Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves is trying to force a seperation but Gunn has the dominant position.
Gunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunn blocking some punches.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunn lands with a right to the head.
Gunn working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves blocking some punches.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alves tries a body shot but Gunn blocks it.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.
Gunn blocks a body shot from Alves.
Alves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn drops his hands momentarily and Alves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommie Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunn, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommie Gunn!
Tommie Gunn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Creel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hovi has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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249 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Creel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tarmo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creel throws a hook but Hovi avoids it easily.
Creel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hovi.
Creel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hovi. That one must have hurt.
Hovi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Creel.
Creel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hovi misses with a kick to the body.
Creel 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.
Creel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hovi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Creel won't be happy with that.
Hovi wants to control but Creel is keeping him busy.
Creel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Creel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Creel trying to hold on to Hovi's head to control him but Hovi postures up.
Creel wants to improve his position but Hovi is controlling well.
Creel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hovi is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel has hold of Hovi's hands but Hovi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hovi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hovi tries to pass to full mount but Creel defends it.
Hovi misses with a head shot. Creel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Creel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creel is pulling down on Hovi's head. It's preventing any offense from Hovi, at least for the moment.
Hovi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Creel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Creel controls Hovi momentarily but Hovi frees himself.
Creel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hovi wants to control from the top but Creel keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Creel misses
and Hovi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Creel tries to get to full guard but Hovi has control of the leg.
Hovi is thwarting Creel's attempts to control the position.
Hovi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Creel gets back to full guard.
Hovi is fighting to break Creel's control of his arms but Creel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Creel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hovi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hovi wants to control from the top but Creel keeps moving.
Hovi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hovi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Creel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hovi looking to pass the guard.
Hovi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hovi working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's four 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.
Hovi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Creel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Creel keeping full guard, as Hovi tries to pass.
Hovi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hovi is looking to work some ground and pound but Creel has wrist control.
Creel is controlling Hovi's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Creel misses the shot to the body.
Creel scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creel throws out a leg kick but Hovi moves out of range and Creel only half commits.
Hovi cracks Creel with an open hand slap.
Nice body kick there by Hovi.
Good standup being displayed there by Hovi as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Hovi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Creel tries to score with a low kick but Hovi moves his leg out of the way.
Creel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hovi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Creel trying to control from the bottom.
Hovi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hovi is looking for a kimura here.
Hovi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creel is looking to control Hovi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Creel avoid being mounted?
Creel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hovi.
Hovi wants to take a breather but Creel is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creel tries to roll over but Hovi keeps him under control.
Creel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Creel trying to control but Hovi postures up.
Hovi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Creel tries to get to full guard but Hovi has control of the leg.
Hovi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hovi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creel defending well though.
Hovi trying to pass the guard but Creel defending well.
Hovi uses his free foot to push down on Creel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Creel.
Hovi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Creel wants to control but Hovi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi controlling his opponent.
Hovi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Creel tries to hold on but Hovi pushes him away.
BOOM! Hovi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Carl Creel has been cut.
Hovi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hovi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hovi punching from mount but Creel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hovi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Creel hang on?
Creel is rocked!
Hovi has control of Creel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Creel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Creel working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Creel tries to hold on but Hovi pushes him away.
Hovi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Creel can't escape the position.
Hovi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carl Creel's cut is getting worse.
Hovi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Creel in real trouble here! The ref calls for Creel to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Hovi!
Tarmo Hovi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Carl Creel was interviewed post fight and said 'Best fighter of all-time losing to a scrub. I'm done. Fuck all of you.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player has chosen Jeezy - Foul Play as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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34
173 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Dufva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Player misses with a combination
and Dufva counters with a thumping low kick.
Player lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dufva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Player's head backwards.
Dufva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Player throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dufva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Player thinking.
Dufva throws an overhand right that lands on Player's shoulder, as Player tries to avoid the shot.
Dufva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Player connects with an inside leg kick.
Dufva connects with a leg kick. Player looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dufva feints and then cracks Player's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Player down.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dufva tries to clinch up but Player circles away and keeps his distance.
Dufva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dufva connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Player.
Player lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Player with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dufva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Exiled Stand Up - Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Player takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player working aggressively here.
Player lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dufva backwards.
Dufva lands a shot to the body.
Dufva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Player lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Player tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dufva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dufva fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Player.
Player struggles to land a body shot inside as Dufva controls his hands.
Dufva misses with a knee to the head.
Dufva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dufva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Player.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Player.
Player lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dufva trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dufva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dufva landing knees to the body.
Player goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva cracks Player with a nice body shot.
Player misses with some punches.
Player lands a hook that snaps the head of Dufva backwards.
Player lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dufva or not.
Nice body punch from Player.
Dufva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dufva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Player throws a punch but it's blocked by Dufva.
Player avoiding damage as Dufva throws knees to the body.
Dufva tries to land a knee to the head but Player blocks with his arms.
Player struggles to land a body shot inside as Dufva controls his hands.
Dufva misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Player on the inside.
Dufva tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Dufva back against the cage.
Dufva can't break the clinch.
Player can't find room to land a body shot as Dufva controls the action.
Dufva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Player tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dufva stalling the fight.
Player working aggressively here.
Dufva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva crunches a lovely knee into Player's ribcage.
Player lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dufva backwards.
Player lands a nice uppercut.
Player lands a shoulder strike.
Player misses with a short punch on the inside.
Player throws a head punch that misses.
Dufva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Player has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dufva struggles to land a body shot inside as Player controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dufva.
Player lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dufva has Player pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Player manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Player tries to work over Dufva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Player working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dufva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Player avoids it.
Dufva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Dufva landing knees to the head.
Dufva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Player lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dufva takes a shot to the head.
Player tries a body shot but Dufva blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player blocks a body shot from Dufva.
Dufva can't find room to land a body shot as Player controls the action.
Player makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Player lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dufva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Player has him pressed against the cage.
Player lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dufva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Players head.
Player has a couple of punches blocked by Dufva.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Player as Dufva tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Player - that landed with a thud.
Dufva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Player blocks an uppercut.
Dufva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Player misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Player fails to land.
A hook to the body from Player.
Player scores with a nice hook to the head.
Player misses with a punch on the inside.
Player tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Player with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Player.
Dufva throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dufva.
Dufva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Player's head.
Dufva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dufva slips under a jab.
Dufva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dufva. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player scores with a kick to the body.
Dufva closes the distance and clinches up with Player, looking for a takedown. Dufva pushes Player against the cage but Player circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Player tries to move into range but Dufva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dufva eats them both and turns towards Player to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Dufva.
Dufva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Player swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Player jabs Dufva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sven Dufva is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dufva throws a body kick that misses.
Player misses with a lunging right hand
and Dufva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Player checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Player misses with a lunging right hand
and Dufva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dufva lands with an overhand left.
Dufva slips under a jab from Player.
Dufva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dufva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Dufva slips a jab from Player.
Player lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Player blocks a head kick by Dufva.
Player moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dufva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dufva moves in looking to clinch but Player pushes him off.
Gary Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dufva moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dufva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Player thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dufva if he has to take too many more of those.
Dufva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Player dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dufva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dufva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Player lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dufva. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player misses with the body kick
and Dufva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Player rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dufva counters with a thumping low kick.
Dufva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dufva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dufva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dufva.
Dufva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player misses with a low kick as Dufva jumps back.
A big left from Dufva misses.
Player lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dufva lands with a cross.
Player lands a jab-cross combination.
Player lands with a cross.
Dufva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dufva throws a sloppy body shot
and Player counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Player with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufva looking for a sweep. Not yet Dufva, not yet.
Dufva looking to control.
Player got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dufva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Player has managed to get both his arms back between Dufva's legs - danger averted.
Player with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Player postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dufva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dufva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Player's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dufva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Player counters with a takedown into side control.
Player is chipping away with strikes.
Dufva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Player throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dufva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dufva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dufva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Dufva throws a leg kick but Player checks it.
Dufva swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Dufva slips under a jab from Player.
Player connects with a nice looking jab.
Player has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Player bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Player.
Dufva blocks a jab.
Player tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dufva was well out of range. Poor timing from Player.
Player misses with a kick to the body.
Dufva throws a jab when Player was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufva blocks a head kick by Player.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Dufva.
Player scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Dufva. Beautiful body shot.
Player looks to land a left hand but Dufva moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player throws a leg kick that misses.
Dufva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dufva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Player misses with a body kick.
Dufva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Player.
Dufva tries to clinch there but Player circles away.
Player misses with a series of wild punches.
Player lands with a cross.
Player throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Player.
Dufva moves out of range of the body kick from Player.
Player misses with a straight right.
Player lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dufva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Player as he jumps to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Dufva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Player counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dufva looking to control.
Player wants to control from the top but Dufva keeps moving.
Dufva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dufva pulls Player in close to prevent any damage.
Player landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Player working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dufva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Player is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dufva avoids the head kick by Player.
Player lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Player.
Player ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dufva moves away.
Dufva ducks right into an uppercut from Player.
Dufva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Player's head backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Player crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dufva - the referee stops the clock and Player gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dufva. Player manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva connects with a body shot.
Player feints and then cracks Dufva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dufva down.
Player throws a head kick but Dufva moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dufva.
Player cracks the inside of Dufva's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Player tries to land a leg kick but Dufva saw it coming and moves away.
Dufva works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Player.
Player throws a leg kick but Dufva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dufva throws a wild body kick that Player sees coming a mile off.
Dufva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dufva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Player misses with a body kick.
Dufva doesn't manage to clinch there - Player circles away.
Player throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player really 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.
Dufva tries to clinch up.
Dufva ducks right into an uppercut from Player.
Dufva moves out of range as Player strikes.
Player fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Player lands with a shot to the body.
Player catches Dufva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Player.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dufva checks a leg kick.
Dufva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Player catches Dufva right on the button with a cross.
Dufva cracks Player with an open hand slap.
Player thumps Dufva with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Player throws a shot from downtown. Dufva moves away and avoids it.
Player scores with a shot to the body.
Dufva looks to score with a jab to the body but Player is just out of range.
Dufva lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player cracks a nice hook into Dufva's ribs.
Player looks for the body kick but Dufva saw that one coming.
Dufva looks to score with a jab to the body but Player is just out of range.
Player thumps Dufva with a low kick.
Dufva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
Dufva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Player as he checks the leg kick.
Dufva moves away from the strike by Player.
Player checks a leg kick.
Player looks to score with a jab to the body but Dufva is just out of range.
Player tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Player closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Player misses with a punch on the inside.
Dufva tries to work over Player's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dufva can't break the clinch.
Dufva is trying to force a seperation but Player has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dufva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dufva lands a knee to the body.
Player lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Player misses with some punches.
Player digs a right hand into Dufva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dufva's gas tank.
Player scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Player stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Player fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dufva tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Dufva back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Player scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dufva lands a nice shot to the body.
Dufva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Player misses the target.
Dufva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Player lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dufva's sensitive parts.
Player lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dufva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva checks a leg kick nicely.
Dufva throws a shot from downtown. Player moves away and avoids it.
Dufva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Player throws a sloppy head kick and Dufva moves out of range easily.
Dufva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dufva trying to land knees to the body.
Dufva blocking some punches.
Player blocks a body shot from Dufva.
Player lands a body punch.
Player lands an uppercut.
Player lands a nice uppercut.
Dufva blocks a body shot from Player.
Player works on Dufva's body with a couple of short punches.
Player lands a body punch.
Dufva blocks an uppercut.
Player is working Dufva over against the cage.
Player throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dufvas head.
Player lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dufva backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Player is working Dufva over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Player tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dufva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Player avoids it.
Player lands a hook to the side of the head.
Player prevents a body shot from Dufva.
Player tries to throw a body punch but Dufva avoids it by throwing Player back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Player.
Player lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Player tries to work over Dufva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dufva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dufva lands with a light punch inside.
Player has a couple of punches blocked by Dufva.
Dufva misses with a punch to the body.
Dufva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dufva.
Player avoiding damage as Dufva throws knees to the body.
Player goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Player dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Player.
Player misses with a lunging right hand
and Dufva counters with a nice leg kick.
Dufva is looking to wear down Player with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dufva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dufva motions for Player to come forward. Dufva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Player avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Player throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Player throws a head kick that misses.
Player throws a lazy uppercut
and Dufva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dufva throws a leg kick but Player sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Player tries to clinch but Dufva moves out of range.
Dufva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Player tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dufva is in Player's guard.
Dufva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dufva trying to control the position from guard on top but Player is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dufva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dufva is one step ahead there.
Player is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dufva throws a strike but Player rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dufva looking to control.
Dufva keeping moving, preventing Player from controlling successfully.
Dufva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Player's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Player is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gary Player has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dufva stopping the sweep attempt from Player.
Dufva forces his way into half guard.
Dufva is nestled in close to Player, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Player is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player is trying is best to control the position here.
Dufva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sven Dufva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Player has hold of Dufva's hands but Dufva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dufva looks to land a strike but Player avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dufva throws an elbow that misses. Player uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dufva's guard. Nice move by Player!
Dufva has his foot on Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Player works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Player throws a big right hand that misses.
Player working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dufva's head.
Dufva has an active guard here but Player has managed to pass into half guard.
Dufva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Player keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Dufva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Player 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Player!
After the fight, Gary Player was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neno Pejovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pejovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Anvil of Crom. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neno Pejovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejovsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pejovsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pejovsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Pejovsky.
Omega avoids the body shot from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pejovsky slips a straight right by Omega.
Omega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Omega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pejovsky slips a jab from Omega.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omega.
Pejovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omega momentarily.
Pejovsky throws a hook but Omega blocks it.
Omega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pejovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pejovsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pejovsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pejovsky fakes the leg kick and cracks Omega in the body.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky dips to his left and cracks Omega with an uppercut!
Neno Pejovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega throws a body shot but no joy.
Omega wants to land a leg kick but Pejovsky is out of range.
Omega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pejovsky slips under a jab from Omega.
Pejovsky lands a leg kick that knocks Omega off balance momentarily.
Pejovsky misses with a straight left.
Pejovsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Omega is looking to clinch.
Pejovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Omega's shoulder, as Omega tries to avoid the shot.
Pejovsky lands with a nice body punch.
Omega lands with an uppercut that bounces Pejovsky off the cage and back into range.
Omega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
Omega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
Pejovsky throws a low kick but Omega moves out of range easily.
Pejovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky scores with a nice body kick.
Omega lands a front kick.
Pejovsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pejovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pejovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega.
Omega slips under a jab from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omega.
Omega scores with a head kick. Pejovsky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Omega connects with a leg kick. Pejovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Omega misses.
Pejovsky throws an off balance right hand
letting Omega counter with a right hand.
Omega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pejovsky takes a step back to recover.
Omega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pejovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pejovsky tries a low kick but Omega avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Omega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pejovsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejovsky catches Omega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Omega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pejovsky under the eye.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pejovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Pejovsky misses with a body kick.
Omega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Pejovsky misses.
Pejovsky misses the body punch
and Omega counters with an outside leg kick.
Omega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pejovsky.
Omega misses with an uppercut.
Omega misses with a body kick.
Pejovsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Pejovsky cracks the inside of Omega's front leg.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pejovsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky looks to land a left hand but Omega moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega takes a swing at Pejovsky's ribcage but misses.
Pejovsky checks a low kick from Omega.
Pejovsky tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Pejovsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Omega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omega misses with some punches.
Omega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pejovsky backwards.
A short right from Pejovsky on the inside.
Pejovsky lands a nice uppercut.
Omega managing to block the knees to the body from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Omega avoids it.
Omega throws a head punch that misses.
Omega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pejovsky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Omega in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Omega misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omega tries to work over Pejovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega lands a left hand.
Pejovsky managing to block the knees to the body from Omega.
Pejovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pejovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pejovsky drops his hands momentarily and Omega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pejovsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Omega throws out a leg kick but Pejovsky moves out of range and Omega only half commits.
Omega connects with a leg kick. Pejovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pejovsky lands with a cross.
Jab by Pejovsky.
Omega throws a leg kick that misses.
Omega checks the leg kick.
Thor Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pejovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Pejovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omega throws a hook but Pejovsky avoids it easily.
Pejovsky throws a shot from downtown. Omega moves away and avoids it.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Pejovsky.
Omega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega tried to score with a low kick but Pejovsky checks it.
Pejovsky checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky tries to land a front kick but Omega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pejovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omega misses the shot to the body.
Omega throws a solid leg kick but Pejovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Omega.
Pejovsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch but Pejovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega doesn't manage to clinch there - Pejovsky circles away.
Omega slips a jab from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky connects with a jab.
Pejovsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Omega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omega misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Pejovsky misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Omega.
Omega checks a low kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky cracks Omega with an open hand slap.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Omega misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pejovsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pejovsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega lands a jab to the nose.
Pejovsky lands with a kick to the ribs.
A punch combination from Omega misses.
Omega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Pejovsky misses with a hook
and Omega counters with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pejovsky.
Omega scores with a hook.
Omega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Omega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Omega checks a leg kick nicely.
Pejovsky is looking to chop away at Omega's legs.
Omega drives through and clinches with Pejovsky against the cage.
Omega tries a body shot but Pejovsky blocks it.
Omega breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky jabs Omega right on the nose. Omega blinks but takes it well.
Omega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pejovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch but Pejovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pejovsky. That did some damage!
Omega avoids a kick to the body.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Pejovsky avoids it.
Omega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses.
Omega throws a front kick that sends Pejovsky stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Pejovsky does it's job there.
A slow jab from Omega misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Pejovsky down.
Pejovsky misses with a looping left.
Pejovsky throws a head kick but Omega moves out of range.
Omega misses with a body kick.
Pejovsky misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega wants to clinch up but Pejovsky keeps it at a distance.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Pejovsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pejovsky checks a low kick from Omega.
Pejovsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Omega's hands.
Omega misses with a looping right.
Pejovsky lands a right hook to the body.
Omega pushes Pejovsky away with a front kick.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pejovsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Pejovsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Omega tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Pejovsky there.
Omega thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pejovsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pejovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Omega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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 Neno Pejovsky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Omega lands with a shot to the body.
Pejovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pejovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Omega blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Omega blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Omega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pejovsky throws out a leg kick but Omega moves out of range and Pejovsky only half commits.
A solid body kick from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky delivers a nice body kick.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Omega has time to react.
Omega moves away from the strike by Pejovsky.
Omega wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega.
Pejovsky misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Omega as he checks the leg kick.
Omega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Omega tries to score with a low kick but Pejovsky moves his leg out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Pejovsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Omega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Omega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pejovsky takes a step back to recover.
Pejovsky ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
Pejovsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pejovsky defending well as Omega loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
Omega jabs Pejovsky right on the nose. Pejovsky blinks but takes it well.
Pejovsky moves forwards but Omega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Omega avoids the head kick by Pejovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pejovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Pejovsky moves out of range of the body kick from Omega.
Both fighters circling a little - Pejovsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big right from Pejovsky misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pejovsky misses the target.
Omega moves out of range of the body kick.
Pejovsky is looking to land body kicks.
Omega throws a big shot that misses.
Pejovsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Omega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Omega throws a front kick aimed at Pejovsky's knee but Pejovsky avoids it well.
Omega throws a head kick that misses.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Pejovsky misses with an uppercut.
Omega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pejovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a leg kick
and Pejovsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pejovsky trying to control the pace.
Omega trying to hold on to Pejovsky's head to control him but Pejovsky postures up.
Pejovsky not doing much here.
Omega wants to control but Pejovsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omega keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky is thwarting Omega's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Pejovsky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pejovsky in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Omega trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pejovsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Pejovsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pejovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pejovsky blocks the body kick.
Pejovsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omega momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neno Pejovsky clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pejovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pejovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Omega blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Pejovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pejovsky misses with a straight right.
Pejovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Omega is looking to chop away at Pejovsky's legs.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Omega throws a body kick that misses.
Pejovsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Omega throws a front kick that sends Pejovsky stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Omega misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega 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.
Pejovsky misses with a kick to the body.
Omega staying out of range there.
Pejovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
Omega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejovsky misses with a looping right.
Omega throws a low kick but Pejovsky moves out of range easily.
Pejovsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Omega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omega wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Pejovsky.
Omega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pejovsky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Omega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pejovsky throws a head kick that Omega semi-blocks.
Omega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pejovsky is out of range.
Omega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pejovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Pejovsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Pejovsky.
Omega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Omega is looking to chop away at Pejovsky's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejovsky throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega looks to land a body kick but Pejovsky moved away.
Omega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Omega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky throws a push kick but Omega slaps the foot to one side.
Pejovsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Omega counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pejovsky's knee momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pejovsky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Omega - the referee stops the clock and Pejovsky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Omega. Pejovsky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Omega misses with a low kick as Pejovsky jumps back.
Omega tries a head kick but it misses.
Pejovsky with a hook.
Pejovsky walks into a jab.
Pejovsky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pejovsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pejovsky misses with a body kick.
Pejovsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pejovsky misses with a low kick as Omega jumps back.
Omega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pejovsky.
Omega cracks Pejovsky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Omega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pejovsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Omega.
Omega steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pejovsky. That one must have hurt.
Omega tries to score with a low kick but Pejovsky moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Pejovsky misses the target.
Pejovsky looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range.
Omega closes the distance and clinches.
Pejovsky breaks the clinch.
Pejovsky throws a sloppy head kick and Omega moves out of range easily.
Omega cracks the inside of Pejovsky's front leg.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Omega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Omega tries to clinch but Pejovsky is having none of it.
Pejovsky lands with a hook. Omega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega throws a head kick but Pejovsky moves out of range.
Omega delivers a nice body kick.
Pejovsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Omega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donk. Pejovsky catches Omega right on the button with a cross.
Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Pejovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pejovsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pejovsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pejovsky misses with a body shot.
Omega checks a leg kick.
Pejovsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Omega connects with an inside leg kick.
Pejovsky defending well as Omega loads up on a big left hand.
Pejovsky fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Thor Omega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Omega slips under a jab.
Omega tries a head kick but it misses.
Omega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pejovsky.
Pejovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pejovsky scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Omega.
Pejovsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Pejovsky avoids it.
Omega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pejovsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Pejovsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega throws a leg kick but Pejovsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pejovsky is looking to land body kicks.
Omega blocks a head kick by Pejovsky.
Pejovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Omega counters with a thumping low kick.
Omega misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Omega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Omega drives through and clinches with Pejovsky against the cage.
Pejovsky pushes Omega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pejovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pejovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pejovsky moves out of range as Omega throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Omega, as that shot connected.
Pejovsky blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omega.
Pejovsky lands with a slapping head kick.
Omega throws out a loose jab but Pejovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pejovsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Omega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pejovsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Omega.
Omega missing with a left hand there. Pejovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pejovsky is looking to chop away at Omega's legs.
Thor Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pejovsky is out of range.
Omega feints and then cracks Pejovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pejovsky down.
Omega tries to score with a low kick but Pejovsky moves his leg out of the way.
Pejovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pejovsky throws a head kick but Omega moves out of range.
Omega slips under a jab.
Omega scores with a nice strike.
Pejovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omega motions for Pejovsky to come forward. Omega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pejovsky counters with a shoot takedown. Omega fights it but they end up in guard.
Omega pulls Pejovsky in close to prevent any damage.
Omega being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omega trying to control the position.
Omega has control of Pejovsky's left arm, preventing Pejovsky from doing any damage.
Omega working a defensive guard here.
That's four 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pejovsky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Omega tries to clinch there but Pejovsky circles away.
Pejovsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Omega throws a wild body kick that Pejovsky sees coming a mile off.
Omega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pejovsky.
Omega scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Pejovsky.
Omega is looking to clinch.
Pejovsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Omega throws out a leg kick but Pejovsky moves out of range and Omega only half commits.
A head kick from Pejovsky lands but Omega takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thor Omega.
I think Pejovsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Neno Pejovsky!
Neno Pejovsky retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Neno Pejovsky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thor Omega was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for the fight, James. Neno is a monster. '.
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