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GAMMA#450 Hong v Curry PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Warm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. Warm has chosen Walk like an Egyptian as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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203 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Warm!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bryan looking to throw knees to the head but Warm is blocking nicely.
Bryan just leaning against Warm, taking a breather.
Warm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Warm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warm gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bryan trying to hold on to Warm's head to control him but Warm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryan is refusing to be controlled, as Warm sits in half guard.
Bryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bryan actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan trying to control from the bottom.
Warm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warm looking to pass the guard.
Warm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bryan wants to sweep here but Warm controlling him for the moment.
Bryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warm scoring with punches to the head and body.
Warm trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Warm slips under a jab.
A jab from Warm does it's job there.
Daniel Bryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warm.
Bryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bryan defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan moves into range and clinches up with Warm.
Warm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warm throws a head punch that misses.
Warm tries to throw a body punch but Bryan avoids it by throwing Warm back against the cage.
Warm tightens his grip and picks Bryan up, before dumping him to the ground. Bryan manages to land in guard.
Warm works over Bryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Warm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Warm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bryan postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warm wants to get back to his feet but Bryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Warm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warm is striking from the bottom but Bryan uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Bryan is trying to work for a kimura but Warm is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Warm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniel Bryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bryan moves into full guard.
Bryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warm won't allow Bryan to sweep him here.
Warm wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
Warm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warm has managed to get both his arms back between Bryan's legs - danger averted.
Luke Warm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warm manages to get himself to full guard.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Warm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Warm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Warm trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
Bryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Warm from controlling successfully.
Warm postures up and lands a big shot to Bryan's brow.
Warm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryan is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bryan wants to pass the guard but Warm is keeping the position.
Bryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warm doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan stays in close to Warm's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warm working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Warm was covering up waiting for the punch and Bryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Warm clobbers Bryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warm at a distance.
Bryan looks to land a body kick but Warm moved away.
Bryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryan misses with a looping left.
Warm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Warm looks to land a left hand but Bryan moved out of range nicely.
Warm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryan throws out the jab.
And Warm tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warm swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryan.
Warm feints the counter takedown.
Bryan moves in looking to clinch but Warm pushes him off.
And Warm tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryan ducks under a wild hook from Warm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm scores with a body shot.
Warm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Warm.
Warm moves out of range as Bryan strikes.
Warm feints the counter takedown.
Bryan throws a looping overhand right but Warm ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bryan.
Bryan throws out a leg kick but Warm moves out of range and Bryan only half commits.
Bryan misses the jab.
Warm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bryan tries to score with a low kick but Warm moves his leg out of the way.
Warm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryan.
Bryan is looking to clinch.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Warm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Warm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Warm blocks the leg kick.
Bryan moves out of range as Warm strikes.
Warm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Bryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Warm lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryan's head.
Bryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Luke Warm has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Warm as he connects with a hook.
Bryan throws a head kick but Warm moves out of range.
Warm keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryan rushes Warm and presses him up against the cage.
Warm has hold of one of Bryan's legs. Bryan is fighting the takedown attempt but Warm gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is trying to keep Warm in close.
Warm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warm has managed to get both his arms back between Bryan's legs - danger averted.
Bryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warm wants to control from the top but Bryan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryan trying to keep a closed guard but Warm is proving a slippery customer.
Warm is in close to Bryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bryan is looking for a triangle but Warm pushes his legs off easily.
Warm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warm distracts Bryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warm is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Bryan.
I think Bryan 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Bryan!
Daniel Bryan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'YES! YES! YES!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meat Beater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Beater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Jay Zol!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zol.
Beater looks to score with a jab to the body but Zol is just out of range.
Zol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beater cracks Zol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beater wants to clinch up but Zol keeps it at a distance.
Zol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zol.
Zol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beater's head.
Zol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beater with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zol throwing shots but Beater is blocking nicely.
Zol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zol misses with a head shot. Beater uses the momentum to regain guard.
Beater wants to stand up but Zol is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beater uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zol misses with the combination.
Zol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beater.
Zol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zol throws a hook but Beater blocks it.
Zol fails with the takedown
letting Beater counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Beater's head coaches at Restricted area that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meat Beater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Zol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zol just misses with a punch to the body.
Beater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zol was well out of range. Poor timing from Beater.
Beater misses the shot to the body.
Zol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beater displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zol.
Zol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beater. Beater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zol just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Beater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zol moves away from the strike by Beater.
Meat Beater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beater.
Zol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beater tries to avoid it but Zol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beater to the ground. Beater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beater 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.
Zol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beater lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zol throws a body shot but no joy.
Beater lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beater tries to avoid it but Zol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beater to the ground. Beater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Beater as Zol shoots in.
Zol shoots in but no luck this time.
Beater throws a nice looking combination but Zol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zol shoots for a double leg takedown but Beater sprawls well. He's pushed Zol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beater, right into the meat.
Beater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zol.
Zol fails to land with a series of punches.
Zol shoots in looking for a takedown. Beater tries to sprawl out of it but Zol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zol misses.
Beater gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zol is looking for a takedown.
Zol tries for a takedown but Beater manages to get underhooks.
Beater gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zol.
Beater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zol drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beater after a bit of a struggle.
Zol wants a takedown but no success here.
Zol is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beater lands a body shot.
Zol is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zol looks winded!
Beater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Zol.
It looked like Beater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Beater dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beater rushes Zol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beater gets through Zol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zol backwards.
Zol is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beater is defending well.
Zol is working for takedown but Beater is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beater lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zol tries for a takedown but Beater manages to get underhooks.
Meat Beater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Zol.
Beater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beater is fending him off so far but Zol persists. Nope, Beater circles away and we're back to standing.
Zol lands the left hand.
Zol closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beater to the mat! Beater manages to get full guard.
Beater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zol can do to turn this around?
Beater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beater is looking to stand up but Zol isn't so interested in that idea.
Zol preventing the sweep.
Zol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zol prevents Beater from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zol tries for a takedown but Beater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zol or perhaps it was just good defense by Beater, which made it look bad.
Beater is looking for a counter combo.
Zol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beater pinned against the cage. Beater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zol.
Beater stalks Zol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zol's face. Zol staggers backwards, shaken.
Beater throws the left hand but Zol avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zol has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zol is rocked!
Beater tries to sprawl but Zol drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jay Zol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zol thows a huge punch but Beater dodges it nicely.
Beater is looking to improve his position.
Zol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beater taking some punishment here, with Zol in his half guard.
Zol looks to land a strike but Beater avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beater controls Zol momentarily but Zol frees himself.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beater fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zol misses with a two punch combination.
Beater paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beater needs to keep his hands up - Zol had a free shot at his head there.
Meat Beater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zol is defended easily by Beater.
Beater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zol scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater trying to control here.
Beater is pressing down on Zol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zol throws an elbow that misses. Beater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zol's guard. Nice move by Beater!
Beater won't allow Zol to get back to his feet.
Beater slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zol is looking to stand up but Beater isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Beater dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beater stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Beater as Zol shoots in.
Zol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meat Beater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Zol.
Beater avoids the body shot from Zol.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beater!
Zol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zol is defended easily by Beater.
Meat Beater is winning the standup battle so far.
Beater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beater moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zol scores with a punch to the head.
Zol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beater.
Zol is still on wobbly legs! Can Beater finish him?
Beater gets caught flat footed, as Zol shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zol with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater trying to control the position.
Zol is looking to work some ground and pound but Beater has wrist control.
Zol seems to have recovered his senses.
Zol throwing strikes from guard but Beater blocks nicely.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zol throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beater, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zol dodges the punch combination from Beater.
Beater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Beater misses its intended target.
Zol closes the distance and clinches up with Beater, looking for a takedown. Zol pushes Beater against the cage but Beater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Beater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Zol - just one landing.
Zol shoots in for a double leg but Beater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beater tries to avoid it but Zol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beater to the ground. Beater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Beater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zol swings widly with a right hand
and Beater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Beater. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Beater misses its intended target.
Beater shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zol eats them both and turns towards Beater to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A lazy left from Beater finds it's target.
Zol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beater slaps away a takedown attempt from Zol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol looks to score with a jab to the body but Beater is just out of range.
Beater is looking to clinch.
Zol has his takedown stuffed
and Beater counters with a stiff right hand.
Beater throws a head kick but Zol moves out of range.
Zol shoots in for a takedown but Beater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Beater as Zol shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Beater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Beater tenderised Zol's leg. Zol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zol fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Beater lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zol doesn't seem phased though.
Zol misses with a left hand
and Beater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beater darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zol misses the jab.
It looked like Beater was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zol dives in and grabs Beater's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beater pushes down on Zol's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beater scores with a sloppy right hand. Zol should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zol.
Zol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jay Zol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beater leaves Zol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Beater is looking for a counter combo.
Zol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beater throwing a counter right hand but Zol manages to avoid it.
Zol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Beater.
Zol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beater.
Zol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beater slips a jab and a cross from Zol.
Beater throws a big counter combination but Zol scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beater feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zol's calf.
A jab lands there for Zol.
Jay Zol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meat Beater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beater leaves Zol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Beater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beater, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Beater!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yiotis Egomitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
197 lbs
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yiotis Egomitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peltola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Egomitis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Peltola slips a jab from Egomitis.
Peltola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Egomitis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peltola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peltola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Egomitis with a body shot.
Egomitis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peltola misses with a hook. Egomitis ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Peltola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Peltola scores with a hook.
Egomitis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Egomitis does no damage.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egomitis manages to avoid it.
Peltola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Egomitis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egomitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egomitis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peltola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egomitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
Peltola checks the leg kick.
Peltola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Egomitis is fending him off so far but Peltola persists. Nope, Egomitis circles away and we're back to standing.
Egomitis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peltola, as that shot connected.
Egomitis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Peltola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Egomitis walks into a jab.
Egomitis connects with an inside leg kick.
Peltola throws a jab when Egomitis was well out of range.
Peltola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egomitis throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egomitis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egomitis throws out the jab.
Egomitis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peltola lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Peltola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peltola.
Egomitis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Peltola counters with a shoot takedown. Egomitis fights it but they end up in guard.
Peltola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Egomitis working a defensive guard here.
Peltola won't allow Egomitis to sweep him here.
Egomitis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peltola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Egomitis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Peltola has Egomitis in his guard.
Peltola looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltola, not yet.
Peltola wants to improve his position but instead Egomitis has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egomitis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola wants to get back to full guard.
Egomitis wants to stand up but Peltola is controlling the position.
Peltola is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Egomitis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peltola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Peltola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Peltola tests Egomitis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atte Peltola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peltola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yiotis Egomitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peltola throws a jab when Egomitis was well out of range.
Egomitis attempts a counter takedown but Peltola avoids it well and moves away.
Peltola throws out a loose jab but Egomitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egomitis attempts a counter takedown but Peltola avoids it well and moves away.
Egomitis throws a leg kick
and Peltola counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Egomitis!
Egomitis is rocked!
Peltola in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Egomitis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Peltola turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Peltola!
Atte Peltola very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miloshevich comes to the cage accompanied by Kosovskiy front. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoran Miloshevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miloshevich.
A jab from Miloshevich misses.
Peltola with the counter takedown but Miloshevich avoids it easily.
Miloshevich connects with a looping right hand.
Miloshevich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Peltola.
A swing and a miss from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Peltola is just out of range.
Miloshevich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miloshevich misses with a lunging right hand
and Peltola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miloshevich trying to control here.
Peltola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peltola is working for a kimura but Miloshevich is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miloshevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peltola.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miloshevich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Peltola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peltola throwing shots but Miloshevich is blocking nicely.
Peltola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miloshevich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peltola with the ground and pound but Miloshevich uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Miloshevich keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miloshevich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peltola throws a big right hand that misses.
Peltola trying to control the position from guard on top but Miloshevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltola postures up in Miloshevich's guard and throws a big left but Miloshevich blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miloshevich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peltola swings for the body but Miloshevich moves out of range.
Miloshevich throwing a counter right hand but Peltola manages to avoid it.
Peltola misses with a left hand
and Miloshevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola misses with a straight right.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miloshevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
A big left from Peltola misses.
Miloshevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peltola has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Peltola thuds a left hand into Miloshevich's body.
Miloshevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miloshevich with a hook.
Peltola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peltola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Miloshevich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peltola.
Peltola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miloshevich to the mat! Miloshevich manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
Peltola won't allow Miloshevich to get back to his feet.
Miloshevich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peltola trying to control but Miloshevich is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peltola being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peltola throws a jab but it's blocked by Miloshevich.
Miloshevich takes a swing at Peltola's ribcage but misses.
Peltola scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Miloshevich. No joy for Peltola on that attempt.
Miloshevich wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
Miloshevich clinches up with Peltola and pushes him back against the cage.
Miloshevich drags the fight down to the ground.
Peltola has gone for a leg lock! Miloshevich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peltola's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miloshevich wants to stand but Peltola is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola trying to keep a closed guard but Miloshevich is proving a slippery customer.
Peltola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miloshevich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peltola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miloshevich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peltola trying to keep a closed guard but Miloshevich is proving a slippery customer.
Peltola working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miloshevich has passed into half guard!
Peltola is trying to maintain the position but Miloshevich is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich prevents Peltola from improving his position.
Miloshevich decides to stand and escape the position.
Miloshevich misses with the combination.
Miloshevich misses with an uppercut.
Peltola slips a straight right by Miloshevich.
Peltola takes a swing at Miloshevich's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola swings for the body but Miloshevich moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Miloshevich misses its target.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Miloshevich is looking to counter punch.
Miloshevich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miloshevich missing with a left hand there. Peltola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miloshevich misses with an uppercut. Peltola saw that one coming.
Peltola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miloshevich rather than just go for the knockout.
Peltola dodges the punch combination from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miloshevich throws a lazy uppercut
and Peltola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peltola looks to land a left hand but Miloshevich moved out of range nicely.
Miloshevich takes one on the button.
Peltola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Miloshevich 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!
Peltola stuns Miloshevich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peltola connects with a body shot that sends Miloshevich's belly button to the back.
Miloshevich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miloshevich misses with a straight left.
Miloshevich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peltola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miloshevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Peltola is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peltola lands a right hook to the body.
Mertsi Peltola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peltola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miloshevich at a distance.
Peltola throws a hook but Miloshevich avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshevich lands a nice hook to Peltola's body. Peltola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peltola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peltola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peltola goes for a double leg but Miloshevich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miloshevich continues to drive forward.
Miloshevich avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Miloshevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peltola manages to avoid it.
Peltola throws a poor cross that misses
and Miloshevich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peltola breaks from the clinch.
Miloshevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miloshevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peltola.
Peltola misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Peltola misses.
Peltola throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Miloshevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peltola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miloshevich moves away.
Miloshevich throws a hook to the side of Peltola's head but Peltola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peltola slips a jab and a cross from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miloshevich manages to avoid it.
Peltola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miloshevich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola is looking for a takedown.
Zoran Miloshevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mertsi Peltola.
Peltola blocks an elbow strike from Miloshevich.
Peltola looking to slow down the pace here.
Miloshevich pushes off an throws an elbow but Peltola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peltola stalling the fight.
Miloshevich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peltola manages to break the clinch.
Peltola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Peltola misses.
Miloshevich closes the distance but Peltola moves to the side
enabling Peltola to counter with a crisp jab.
Peltola lands a nice hook to Miloshevich's body. Miloshevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miloshevich rushes Peltola and presses him up against the cage.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peltola blocks the elbow strike.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peltola trying to control the position but instead, Miloshevich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peltola into the cage.
Peltola lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mertsi Peltola.
I think Peltola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertsi Peltola!
A victorious Mertsi Peltola 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lei Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
224 lbs
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207 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Hackenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lei Kung!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kung misses with a body kick.
Kung connects with a crisp jab.
Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackenburg is just out of range.
Hackenburg clobbers Kung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hackenburg scores with a hook to the body. Kung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackenburg throws a body punch but Kung moves out of range.
Hackenburg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kung sprawls well. Kung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hackenburg gets slowly back to his feet.
Kung thinks about the counter body kick.
Kung works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg defending well as Kung loads up on a big left hand.
Kung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg lands a really nice looking cross but Kung seems unphased.
Kung throws a low kick, looking for Hackenburg's leg but Hackenburg calmly moves out of range.
Kung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackenburg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hackenburg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackenburg.
Kung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackenburg throws out the jab.
Kung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackenburg throws a leg kick but Kung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hackenburg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackenburg shoots in looking for a takedown but Kung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hackenburg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kung misses with a body shot.
Kung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackenburg feinted with a counter takedown.
Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kung misses.
Hackenburg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kung is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Kung
and Hackenburg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kung!
Kung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hackenburg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kung takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hackenburg wants to control but Kung is keeping him busy.
Kung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hackenburg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hackenburg advances to mount.
Hackenburg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hackenburg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kung felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kung regains half guard.
Hackenburg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kung reverses the position - he's now on top in Hackenburg's guard.
Kung wants to control from the top but Hackenburg keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung looking to pass the guard.
Kung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackenburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kung won't allow Hackenburg to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackenburg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackenburg trying to control the action but Kung is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Hackenburg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hackenburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hackenburg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackenburg looking to score a takedown here. Kung is defending well but Hackenburg drives through and ends up in Kung's guard.
Kung trying to control the position here.
Hackenburg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackenburg won't allow Kung to sweep him here.
Hackenburg lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg wants to control from the top but Kung keeps moving.
Kung looking for a guillotine here but Hackenburg defends easily.
Kung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hackenburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hackenburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hackenburg passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hackenburg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hackenburg trying to control but Kung is having none of it.
Hackenburg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hackenburg tries to control but Kung wriggling away.
Hackenburg with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kung is squirming around, avoiding Hackenburg's attempts to control the action.
Hackenburg content just to control the position here.
Kung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hackenburg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hackenburg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kung is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hackenburg trying to control but Kung is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung working to try and regain half guard.
Hackenburg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kung is looking to escape.
Hackenburg is stalling here but it's allowed Kung to get half guard.
Hackenburg wants to control but Kung is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kung is trying to get back to full guard.
Hackenburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kung can do to turn this around?
Hackenburg works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Hackenburg dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hackenburg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hackenburg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kung won't be happy with that.
Kung regains half guard.
Hackenburg is looking to take a break and control but Kung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kung is in trouble now - Hackenburg has advanced to mount!
Hackenburg trying to control but Kung is having none of it.
Hackenburg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hackenburg.
Kung in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've been hearing that Hackenburg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hackenburg dominating with strikes here.
Hackenburg lands a big shot to the head and Kung winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christian Hackenburg!
A victorious Christian Hackenburg 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turilli has chosen krolithika as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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201 lbs
25 - 16 - 1 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sampsa Siloposki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Turilli!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siloposki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Siloposki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Siloposki tries for a takedown but Turilli circles away easily
and Turilli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turilli.
Siloposki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turilli is defending well.
Siloposki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Turilli scores a nice knee to the body.
Siloposki is breathing heavily.
Turilli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turilli lands a hook that snaps the head of Siloposki backwards.
Turilli tries to throw a body punch but Siloposki avoids it by throwing Turilli back against the cage.
Turilli pushes Siloposki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Turilli fails to land.
Turilli working aggressively here.
Siloposki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turilli has Siloposki pushed against the cage.
Turilli lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut.
Turilli missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turilli is looking to stand up but Siloposki won't let him.
Siloposki wants to sweep but no luck.
Turilli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Siloposki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turilli defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sampsa Siloposki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turilli, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Siloposki blocks the low kick.
Siloposki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turilli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siloposki.
Siloposki closes the distance and clinches up with Turilli, looking for a takedown. Siloposki pushes Turilli against the cage but Turilli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turilli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turilli.
Siloposki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turilli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turilli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck for Siloposki with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turilli throws an overhand right that lands on Siloposki's shoulder, as Siloposki tries to avoid the shot.
Siloposki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Turilli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turilli dips to his left and cracks Siloposki with an uppercut!
Siloposki shoots for a takedown but Turilli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turilli throws a nice looking combination but Siloposki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siloposki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siloposki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sampsa Siloposki's cut is getting worse.
Siloposki walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turilli misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Turilli.
Turilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turilli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Turilli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turilli tried to score with a low kick but Siloposki checks it.
Turilli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Siloposki backs up against the cage.
Turilli throws a leg kick but Siloposki checks it.
Turilli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siloposki moves away from the strike by Turilli.
Good work by Siloposki as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turilli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siloposki.
Luca Turilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siloposki checks a low kick from Turilli.
Turilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Siloposki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turilli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turilli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turilli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turilli pulls Siloposki in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Turilli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sampsa Siloposki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Turilli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siloposki closes the distance and clinches up with Turilli, looking for a takedown. Siloposki pushes Turilli against the cage but Turilli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turilli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siloposki's sensitive parts.
Turilli looks to land a left hand but Siloposki moved out of range nicely.
Turilli scores with a nice strike.
Turilli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Siloposki fails with a takedown attempt.
Sampsa Siloposki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turilli swings for the body but Siloposki moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siloposki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sampsa Siloposki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turilli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turilli throws a good cross that connects.
Luca Turilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turilli scores with a shot to the body.
Turilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siloposki is looking to clinch but Turilli is avoiding it.
Siloposki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turilli throws a combination. Siloposki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sampsa Siloposki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Turilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Siloposki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turilli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siloposki was well out of range. Poor timing from Turilli.
Turilli throws a leg kick but Siloposki moved away.
Siloposki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turilli drops Siloposki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Siloposki looks back up at him and smiles so Turilli waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Siloposki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turilli stuffs the takedown attempt from Siloposki. Siloposki gets slowly back to his feet.
Luca Turilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Siloposki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Sampsa Siloposki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Turilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siloposki seems to have got his legs back now.
Siloposki moves out of range as Turilli strikes.
Siloposki moves out of range of the strikes.
Siloposki looks for a takedown but Turilli sprawls well.
Turilli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turilli lands a jab to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sampsa Siloposki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luca Turilli!
Luca Turilli managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamad has chosen The Joker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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39
201 lbs
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33
200 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Tamad!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamad connects with a body shot.
Sinatra connects with the punch.
Sinatra lands a nice looking body shot.
Tamad misses with a straight right.
Sinatra attempts a counter takedown but Tamad avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Sinatra lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tamad doesn't seem phased though.
Tamad lands a nice shot that snaps Sinatra's head back.
Sinatra connects with a jab.
Tamad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sinatra dodges the punch combination from Tamad.
Tamad throws a low kick but Sinatra moves out of range easily.
Tamad throws a leg kick but Sinatra checks it.
Sinatra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sinatra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamad tried to score with a low kick but Sinatra checks it.
Sinatra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tamad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sinatra in side control, throwing shots but Tamad defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra controls the position.
Sinatra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tamad is avoiding damage well.
Tamad prevents Sinatra from improving position.
Sinatra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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Tamad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sinatra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sinatra lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra trying to control the position but Tamad is working away.
Sinatra tries to advance to mount but Tamad denies him.
Sinatra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tamad regains half guard.
Tamad is trying to get back to full guard.
Sinatra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tamad defending well though.
Sinatra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra is working hard here to advance position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sinatra lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Sinatra misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinatra. Tamad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinatra staying out of range there.
Sinatra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tamad sprawls and moves away.
Tamad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tamad connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamad.
Sinatra throws an overhand right that lands on Tamad's shoulder, as Tamad tries to avoid the shot.
Tamad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad walks into a straight right hand from Sinatra.
Tamad misses with a hook. Sinatra ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Sinatra misses.
Tamad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sinatra defends it well.
Sinatra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamad.
Tamad with the counter takedown but Sinatra avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tamad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamad walks into a jab.
Sinatra takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamad throws a shot from downtown. Sinatra moves away and avoids it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tamad enables Sinatra to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tamad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sinatra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sinatra throws an elbow that misses. Tamad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sinatra's guard. Nice move by Tamad!
Tamad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sinatra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tamad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juan Tamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Sinatra.
Sinatra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sinatra misses the jab.
Tamad throws the left hand but Sinatra avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Sinatra.
Sinatra gets the takedown into side control.
Sinatra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tamad tries to buck Sinatra off but Sinatra is having none of it.
Sinatra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamad can do to turn this around?
Sinatra tries to score with some ground and pound. Tamad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamad can't do much from the bottom here.
Sinatra trying to control the action but Tamad is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra tries to move to full mount but Tamad actually manages to regain half guard.
Tamad keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sinatra trying to pass the guard but Tamad defending well.
Tamad keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sinatra is trying to control the action in half guard but Tamad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sinatra throws an overhand right that lands on Tamad's shoulder, as Tamad tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamad. Sinatra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamad thuds his shin into the meat of Sinatra's side.
Sinatra scores with a shot to the body.
Sinatra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sinatra lands a jab to the nose.
Sinatra jabs at Tamad's body.
Tamad throws a body punch but Sinatra moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tamad.
Tamad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamad.
Tamad throws out a loose jab but Sinatra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinatra moves out of range as Tamad strikes.
Sinatra looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamad is just out of range.
Sinatra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tamad at a distance.
Sinatra clobbers Tamad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sinatra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tamad sprawls well initially but Sinatra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sinatra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tamad trying to control here.
Tamad tries to get to full guard but Sinatra has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sinatra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sinatra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinatra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sinatra trying to pass the guard but Tamad defending well.
Sinatra wants to control but Tamad is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sinatra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tamad sprawls well initially but Sinatra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sinatra dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tamad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sinatra lands an overhand right.
Sinatra moves away from the strike by Tamad.
Tamad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sinatra in his tracks.
Sinatra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sinatra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tamad tries to bum rush Sinatra with a series of wild strikes but Sinatra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tamad lands a lovely overhand right.
Tamad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sinatra misses with an uppercut.
Tamad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Tamad.
Sinatra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tamad. Tamad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tamad misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tamad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sinatra has time to react.
Sinatra throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tamad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sinatra is in Tamad's guard.
Sinatra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tamad keeping moving, preventing Sinatra from controlling successfully.
Sinatra stands up over Tamad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sinatra trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinatra looking to pass the guard.
Frank Sinatra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sinatra looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tamad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sinatra gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinatra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra seems keen to control Tamad's posture.
Tamad working some strikes from top position.
Tamad is fighting to break Sinatra's control of his arms but Sinatra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tamad throws a strike but Sinatra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Juan Tamad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinatra stays in close to Tamad's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sinatra is looking to pass into half guard but Tamad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tamad is in guard.
Sinatra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tamad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tamad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tamad landing some decent shots from guard.
Tamad being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Tamad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sinatra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Sinatra!
Frank Sinatra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Wojnasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojnasiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by Ministry - Lies lies lies. Snuka has chosen Superfly by Curtis Mayfield as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka throws a hook but Wojnasiewicz blocks it.
Snuka slips under a jab from Wojnasiewicz.
Snuka throws an off balance right hand
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
Wojnasiewicz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snuka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Snuka wants to pass the guard but Wojnasiewicz is keeping the position.
Wojnasiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snuka manages to get himself to full guard.
Snuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojnasiewicz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snuka is trying to keep Wojnasiewicz in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wojnasiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snuka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snuka trying to control the position.
Snuka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wojnasiewicz manages to get himself to full guard.
Snuka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Wojnasiewicz is retaining full guard.
Snuka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snuka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wojnasiewicz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wojnasiewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wojnasiewicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snuka advances position into side control!
Snuka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz taking a bit of punishment here - Snuka scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wojnasiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wojnasiewicz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snuka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wojnasiewicz manages to get back to half guard.
Snuka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Snuka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Snuka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wojnasiewicz looks a forlorn figure.
Snuka controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Snuka.
Snuka is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Wojnasiewicz is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Wojnasiewicz flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Snuka anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Wojnasiewicz and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Snuka slips an arm under Wojnasiewicz chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Snuka has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Snuka is squeezing on Wojnasiewicz like an anaconda would it's prey. Wojnasiewicz fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Snuka!
Jimmy Snuka looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Take your ass back down to the 145's boy.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio comes to the cage accompanied by Nightingale - Nightfall Overture. Jonny Victorio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio with a nice cross.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Victorio lands with a good body shot.
Victorio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Victorio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Victorio connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Victorio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Victorio shrugs off.
It looks like Jonny Victorio has been cut.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Victorio is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Victorio is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Victorio has been working on his balance at Gangsterdamage, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Murphy.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Victorio.
Victorio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Victorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Victorio.
Good body shot from Victorio.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Victorio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Victorio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Victorio looking for a takedown.
Victorio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Victorio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Victorio.
Victorio looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Victorio.
Charlie Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Victorio.
Victorio throws a leg kick
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victorio scores with a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Victorio trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Victorio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Victorio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Victorio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Victorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Victorio trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Victorio circles away and keeps his distance.
Victorio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Victorio moved away.
Victorio throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Victorio.
Nice shot lands for Victorio.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Victorio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy clobbers Victorio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy tries to clinch but Victorio is having none of it.
Victorio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Victorio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Victorio is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victorio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy cracks Victorio with a good jab.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Victorio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Victorio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Victorio.
Victorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Victorio.
Murphy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Victorio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Victorio misses the jab.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Victorio.
Victorio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Victorio misses with a low kick.
Charlie Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy catches Victorio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Victorio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Victorio throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Victorio scores with a punch to the head.
Victorio throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy cracks Victorio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Victorio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Victorio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
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!
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Victorio tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Charlie Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Victorio.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Victorio misses with a punch on the inside.
Victorio prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Victorio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Victorio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Victorio struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Victorio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Victorio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Victorio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a head kick but Victorio moves out of range.
Victorio feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Victorio keeps it at a distance.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Victorio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Victorio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Victorio.
Victorio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Victorio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Victorio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Victorio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Victorio looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Victorio throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy throws a hook but Victorio avoids it easily.
Victorio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Victorio takes one to the chin there.
Victorio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Victorio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Victorio's front leg but catches the back leg as Victorio tries to avoid it.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victorio misses with a low kick.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Victorio saw that one coming.
Victorio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Victorio misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Victorio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Victorio.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Victorio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Victorio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Victorio fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Victorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Victorio.
Charlie Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Victorio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Victorio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Victorio blocks a leg kick.
Victorio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Victorio.
Victorio is looking to land body kicks.
Victorio loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Victorio lands with a cross.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Victorio keeps it at a distance.
Victorio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Victorio's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victorio takes one on the button.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Victorio backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Victorio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Victorio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Victorio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Victorio defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Victorio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy tries to clinch but Victorio is having none of it.
Victorio lands with a slapping head kick.
Murphy is rocked!
Victorio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Victorio finish him?
Victorio misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Victorio cracks Murphy with a hook to the temple - Murphy is on wobbly legs here! Victorio swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Murphy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Victorio wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonny Victorio!
Jonny Victorio 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Hong and Arthur Curry. Hong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hong Entrance Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 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
14 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Hong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Hong down.
Curry throws a good cross that connects.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Curry follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Curry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Hong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Curry lands a jab.
Curry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.
Hong motions for Curry to come forward. Hong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong throws a lazy right hand but Curry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curry flicks out a counter leg kick but Hong steps away.
Hong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curry momentarily.
Curry misses with a straight right.
Curry with a nice cross.
Hong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curry connects with a crisp jab.
Curry lands a jab.
Hong misses the jab.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.
Curry blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curry's calf.
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Curry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curry throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Hong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mandirigmang Pilipino in the buildup to the fight.
Hong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Curry.
Curry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Curry slips a straight right by Hong.
Curry replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hong blocks it well.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Hong.
Curry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong blocks a head kick by Curry.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong moves forwards but Curry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
Curry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curry.
Curry connects with a looping right hand.
Curry checks a leg kick.
Hong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curry counters with a body kick.
Hong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Curry delivers a nice body kick.
Curry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Curry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Curry.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curry.
That kick from Hong tenderised Curry's leg. Curry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hong digs a good hook to Curry's body.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry misses with a hook to the body
and Hong counters with a head kick. That will keep Curry thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Curry misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Hong misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hong jabs at Curry's body.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Curry thuds his shin into the meat of Hong's side.
Curry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hong is looking to score with low kicks.
Hong thuds his right hand into Curry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curry takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curry. Curry obviously looking to wear him down.
Hong tries to work over Curry's front leg with a kick but Curry checks it.
Curry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curry scores with a kick to the body.
Hong misses with a leg kick
and Curry counters with an inside leg kick.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Curry there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Curry will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Hong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Curry coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
A clash of legs there as Curry blocks the low kick.
Curry lands with a cross.
Curry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arthur Curry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hong might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curry.
Hong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice straight punches there by Curry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curry.
Hong checks a low kick from Curry.
Curry throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Hong throws a lazy right hand but Curry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong thuds a left hand into Curry's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hong's calf.
Curry with a hook.
Hong misses the body punch
and Curry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curry.
Hong is rocked!
Hong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A clash of legs there as Curry blocks the low kick.
Hong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hong's hands.
Oh Hong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Hong seems to have got his legs back now.
Curry moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Curry throws the left hand but Hong avoids the punch easily.
Hong throws a head kick that Curry semi-blocks.
Curry scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Curry ducks down to avoid it.
Curry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curry avoids the body shot from Hong.
Hong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hong walks into a left hand.
Curry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curry cracks Hong with an open hand slap.
Curry grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hong takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Curry cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Curry!
Arthur Curry is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Arthur Curry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Kris Hong had this to say: 'My apologies. I had a problem with the jet schedule.'.
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